Secure console management

The RMS-8R4-CE console management switch is designed for remote network management of powered equipment.

The device provides eight RS232 ports to access equipments console ports, four power outlets to perform remote reboot or on/off control plus an internal modem with dial-back features for secure out-of-band access. Administrators can access the system via a HTTPS/SSL secure web browser or out-of-band via the internal modem or the local terminal port.

The device supports address-specific IP security masks to prevent unauthorised access to command and configuration functions.

Each serial port can be separately configured using simple menu-driven commands to set the port password, data rates, flow control and other operating parameters.

Each of the four AC power outlets can be assigned ‘plug names’ and their status viewed. Outlets can be individually switched on, off or rebooted using plug numbers or names. For power sequencing, each plug can be assigned a power-up time and will wait for the selected duration before turning on the next plug.