Nodegrid Serial Console S Series

Nodegrid Serial Console S Series - Benefits

• Auto-switching capabilities mean you can leave existing cabling in-tact and simply replace legacy units

• Eliminate the need for expensive dongles and adapters

• Save setup and configuration time while cutting cabling costs

• Freedom to access and manage new deployments based on current pin-outs and retain legacy serial cable support

• Minimizes MTTR, downtime and expenses with secure, centralized remote device access and control

• Increases site reliability with open industry standard hardware, and simplified easy-to-use software

• Reduces human error and increases e�ciency with a unified command stack

• Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP) for fast and easy setup

• Integrates with ZPE Systems® Nodegrid Manager® vendor-neutral hyper-converged console management solution

• Direct Linux shell access, HTML5 web portal (No JAVA) and command line

• Modern 64-bit Linux Kernel with software defined capabilities for fast security patching and widespread software availability

• Docker-optimized for quick, flexible script and application integration, without impeding core console server functionality

• Extended Automation based on actionable real-time data

• Failover to 4G/LTE modem, VPN, firewall & IPSec

• Bare Metal PXE boot and system configuration checksum

• Secure - built in TPM, selectable encrypted cryptographic protocols and cypher suite levels

• Power Control and Monitoring - get alerts on sub-optimal IT device health

Nodegrid Serial Console is the data center’s next generation

of serial console server, providing built-in auto-switching

capabilities and USB connectivity for next-gen IT solutions.

Nodegrid Serial Console S Series is available in 16, 32, and 48 port

configurations. Nodegrid S Series Serial Consoles detect and

reconfigure serial device pin-outs on-the-fly, eliminating the need

for expensive dongles and cumbersome adapters.

Doing a serial console refresh? Leave existing cabling in-tact and

simply replace legacy units with the Nodegrid Serial Console.

Nodegrid saves setup and configuration time with legacy serial

cable support. Nodegrid S Series Serial Consoles cut cabling costs

while granting the freedom to access and manage new deployments

based on current pin-outs.

Nodegrid Serial Console S Series Key Specifications

• Intel-based server-like hardware platform 16, 32, and 48

auto-switching serial ports – Cisco or legacy pin-out.

• No adapters or dongles needed.

• 14 USB ports for serial console, storage, cellular modem,

Wi-Fi, or Ethernet

• HTML5 Browser-in-a-Container™ for multi-viewers – No Java

• Zero-Touch Provisioning to simplify setup and configuration

• Ethernet, cellular and Wi-Fi connectivity

• x86 64-bit Linux, Docker apps, NFV, and shell scripting

• Choice of Puppet or Chef orchestration

• Vendor-neutral power management

• Natural language asset search

Auto-Sensing Secure Remote Access and Control for IT Devices

UPS POWER

PDU POWER

ROUTERS/SWITCHES

SERVERS/STORAGE

LOCAL USER

REMOTE USER

INTERNET AAUTO SWITCHING

Technical Specifications

Accessibility• Dual Gigabit Ethernet ports with Multiple Routing Table and fail-over to 4G/LTE USB modem, wi-fi hotspot and console port.

Port Access• Auto sensing ports allow for vendor neutral connectivity (no need for dongles)• Direct access by port name, TCP port, device name and IPv4/IPv6• High performance port login: <1 sec on SSH, <3 sec on Telnet• 1,000+ simultaneous sessions (20 users/port @ 115,200 bps on 48-portmodel)• Port sharing, port custom field support, port icon, port search• Serial port clustering across multiple serial console servers• DeviceURL™ bookmarks, FireTrail™ secure tunnels• Break-over SSH support• Compatible pin-outs for multiple vendors’ serial ports• Power Management integration within serial session

System Management• Extensible automated control based on actionable real-time data• Web GUI management, command line interface (CLI), Linux root shell, SNMP• Zero Touch Provisioning for configuration and firmware updates• Multiple and customizable user levels of access• Auto-discovery via network scan & hostname of attached serial port• NTP support, global time zone support• Network Failover to 4G/LTE USB and Wi-Fi hotspot USB• Orchestration - Puppet, Chef, NodeGrid Manager• Reservation integration support built-in

Security• Built-in TPM (Trusted Platform Module)• X.509 SSH certificate support, 4096-bit encryption keys• Selectable cryptographic protocols for SSH and HTTPS (TLSv1.2, TLSv1.1,TLSv1)• Selectable cypher suite levels: high, medium, low, custom• Local, AD/LDAP, RADIUS, TACACS+, Kerberos authentication• Local, backup-user authentication support• User-access lists per port• Group/role-based authorization: AD/LDAP, RADIUS, TACACS+• Fine Grain port access, power access, appliance privilege• IP packet and security filtering, configurable IP forwarding support• SSL VPN - (Client and Server), IPsec, Firewall• System configuration checksum, System event syslog• Custom security with secure default settings• Strong password enforcement

Access Protocols• HTTPS, SSHv2; optional HTTP, Telnet and SSHv1

Device View Options• Tree, Table, Geo Map, Node and WEB with NodeIQ™ search

Data Logging and Notifications• Local port bu�ering – 20 MB per port• Local, NFS, syslog, o�-line data logging• Time stamp and rotation for data logging• Event destination: email, syslog, local• Notification: syslog, email

Operating Systems• Built-in 64-bit Linux and Yocto-based CustomKit™ SDK

Power Specifications• Single or Dual AC: 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz• Dual DC: -48 VDC Typical (± 20%)• Power consumption 45 W typical

Warranty• 2 year limited warranty

Hardware Features

CPU & Storage (Upgrades Available)• Intel x86_64 dual core• 4GB of DDR3 DRAM• 32GB FLASH (mSATA SSD)

Interfaces• 16, 32, 48 RS-232 serial ports on RJ45 @ 230,400 bps max/port.• 2 Gigabit (10/100/1000BT) Ethernet interfaces on RJ45 or 2 SFP+ 1/2.5/10GB compatible• 1 RS-232 serial console port on RJ45• 1 USB 3.0 Host and 13 USB 2.0 Hosts on Type A connector• 1 HDMI output port

Physical• Front-Rear mounting brackets• Size (L x W x H): 443 x 312 x 43 mm (17.4 x 12.3 x 1.7 in), 1U• Weight: 4.9 kg (10.8 lb), depending on options• Shipping weight: 7.65 kg (17 lb)• Shipping (L x W x H): 600 x 440 x 210 mm (23.6 x 17.3 x 8.3 in)• Front-to-Back or Back-to-Front Fans (Swappable)

Environmental• Operation: 0 to 50° C (32 to 122° F), 5-95% RH, non-cond.• Storage: -20 to 67° C (-4 to 153° F), 5-95% RH, non-cond.

Safety• UL 60950-1 (USA), CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1 (Canada), EN 60950-1 (EU), IEC 60950-1(International), CB, EAC/Customs Union (CU)

Emissions and Immunity• FCC Class A (USA), CE Class A - EN 55032, EN 55024 (EU), ICES-003 Class A, VCCI, RMC, EAC/Customs Union (CU), KCC, BSMI, CCC

Ordering Information

NSC-TxxS-STND-yyy-z - NodeGrid S Series Serial Console

NSC-TxxS-STND-yyy-z-SFP - NodeGrid S Series Serial Console with

SFP+ Port

Replace ‘xx’ with Port Configuration

16 - 16 Ports 32 - 32 Ports 48 - 48 Ports

Replace ‘yyy’ with PSU Configuration

SAC- Single AC DAC - Dual AC DDC - Dual DC

Replace ‘z’ with Fan Configuration

F - Front to Back B - Back to Front

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