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Chapter 1
Introduction
5 AlterPath Console Server User Manual
Chapter 1 - Introduction
The AlterPath Console Server (ACS) comes from Cyclades’ line of Console
Access and Terminal Servers designed to allow local and dial-in access for in-
band and out-of-band network management.
Modeled after the Cyclades-TS line of console server, the ACS adds the
following advanced features:
• PCMCIA slots that support standard interface cards (Ethernet, Modem,
and wireless LAN).
• Optional dual entry redundant power supply (AC/DC) for extra reliability.
• Secure clustering for up to 1024 devices, SSH v2, RADIUS
authentication, IPSec, IP filtering, and user access lists per port.
• Console management supports Windows Server 2003 EMS protocols.
• Data buffering, Event notification, and a selection of direct access
methods to serial ports.
The Alterpath ACS is available in 1, 4, 8, 16, 32 and 48-port models that fit in
1U of rack space. As with most Cyclades products, the ACS runs an
embedded version of the Linux operating system.
Audience
This manual is designed primarily for system administrators and regular users
who configure and operate the ACS using the web browser, and who are
fairly new to Linux.
For all configurations that involve using the VI text editor or command line
interface (CLI), please refer to the ACS Reference Guide.
ACS Access and Configuration
You can access the ACS using any of the following three methods:
• Web Browser
• Console directly connected to the ACS