Remote Device Console Management
For most companies, the performance of IT equipment plays a decisive
role in daily operation. To keep a server, router, PBX, or leased line
modem working properly, least downtime and instant troubleshooting are
important. For many IT devices, a KVM switch is used to manage the
device with a keyboard and monitor located next to the device. However,
an RS-232 console port—something which most IT devices have—can be used
for Remote Console Management.
CN2510 provides an easy-to-use console port management solution that
comes in a convenient 1U rack-mountable size. CN2510 can easily
establish a console management environment with servers, routers, and
other network equipment. CN2510 turns the RS-232 console port of the
device into a network-accessible node, allowing you to use Telnet to
configure and manage the device from anywhere on the network.
In-Band and Out-of-Band Network Management
In-Band Network Management refers to using Telnet over a network,
such as an office LAN or the Internet, to open a connection to a device
that has a console port. By connecting the RS-232 console port to one of
CN2510's serial ports, you can access the device over the network with a
specific IP:Port combination. This type of setup allows you to monitor
and manage devices that have an RS-232 console port from any network
host over an Ethernet or Wireless LAN network.
Out-of-Band Network Management refers to when an alternate path for
remote access, such as a dial-up line or ISDN line, is used to reach
network devices. Out-of-Band Network Management is needed when you're
unable to reach the device via the network connection, such as when the
network is down. Another situation for which Out-of-Band network
management is needed is when the device itself crashes. For example,
many web servers can be managed directly via the server's Ethernet port,
or through the server's console port. If the server crashes, you won't
be able to access the server using the preferred "over the network"
method. However, the server will still be accessible via its RS-232
console port, allowing the manager to reboot the server and get it back
online.
Stand-alone RAS Service
CN2510 supports PPP/SLIP dial-up ports, letting you connect to your
network devices from a remote site. Even when you are away from the
office, you will still have full control of all devices in your
company's server room.
From a hardware point of view, CN2510 is easy to install, and is
complemented by powerful software features, which include security,
authorization, IP routing, and management functions that provide MIS
personnel with a simple and convenient way to monitor and control target
devices located in a data center or control room.
