NodeGrid T48S Serial Console

NodeGrid Serial Console T48S - Benefits:

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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 oncurrent 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 efficiencywith 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 applicationintegration, 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 cryptographicprotocols and cypher suite levels

Power Control and Monitoring - get alerts on sub-optimalIT device health

ZPE Systems NodeGrid T48S Serial Console™ is the data center’s next generation serial console server, providing built-in auto-switching capabilites, and USB connectivity for next-gen IT solutions.

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NodeGrid Serial Console is available in 16, 32, and 48 port configurations.NodeGrid T48S, T32S, and T16S detect and reconfigure serial device pin-outson-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 cuts cabling costs while granting the freedom to access and manage new deployments based on current pin-outs.

Auto-Sensing Secure Remote Access and Control for IT Devices

NodeGrid T48S, T32S and T16S Key Specifications

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Intel-based server-like hardware platform16, 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 EthernetHTML5 Browser-in-a-Container™ for multi-viewers – No JavaZero-Touch Provisioning to simplify setup and configurationEthernet, cellular and Wi-Fi connectivityx86 64-bit Linux, Docker apps, NFV, and shell scriptingChoice of Puppet or Chef orchestrationVendor-neutral power managementNatural language asset search

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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

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 or2 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: 9.5 kg (20.9 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), 20-90% RH, non-cond.• Storage: -20 to 67° C (-4 to 153° F), 10-90% RH, non-cond.

Safety• UL 60950-1 (US), CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1 (Canada), EN 60950-1 (EU),IEC 60950-1 (International)

Emissions and Immunity• FCC Class A (US), CE Class A - EN 50022, EN 55024 (EU)ICES-003 Class A (Canada), VCCI Class A (Japan)

NodeGrid T48S Serial ConsoleTechnical Specifications:

Hardware Features

Accessibility• Dual Gigabit Ethernet ports with Multiple Routing Table and Fail Over to4G/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 Notification• Local port buffering – 20 MB per port• Local, NFS, syslog, off-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

Ordering Information

• NSC-TxxS-STND-yyy-z - NodeGrid Serial Console• NSC-TxxS-STND-yyy-z-SFP - NodeGrid Serial Console w/ SFP+ Port

Replace ‘xx’ with Port Configuration16 - 16 Ports 32 - 32 Ports 48 - 48 Ports

Replace ‘yyy’ with PSU ConfigurationSAC - Single AC DAC - Dual AC DDC - Dual DC

Replace ‘z’ with Fan ConfigurationF - Front to BackB - Back to Front

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