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Data center deployments that include a mix of legacy and modern solutions from multiple vendors benefit from console server hardware that includes software-selectable serial ports. This feature allows administrators to manage devices with straight or rolled RS-232 pinouts from the same console server.
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Nodegrid Serial Console S Series
The Nodegrid Serial Console S Series has up to 48 auto-sensing RS-232 serial ports and 14 high-speed managed USB ports, allowing for the control of up to 62 devices. Like the NSCP, the S Series has a quad-core Intel CPU and upgradeable storage and RAM, supporting third-party VMs and containers for automation, orchestration, security, and more. It also comes with the same robust security features to protect the management network.
Advantages:
Includes 14 high-speed managed USB ports Intel x86 CPU and 4GBof RAM for 3rd-party Docker and VM apps Supports a wide range of USB environmental monitoring sensors Extends ZTP and automation to legacy and mixed-vendor infrastructure Robust on-board security features like BIOS protection and TPM 2.0 Supports 250+ concurrent sessions Disadvantages Only offers 1Gbps and Ethernet connectivity for OOB Opengear
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