IT Branch Office Remote Site Manager
The CMS-6R4 Console Management Switch is the ultimate tool for economical Remote Network Management. Six(6) serial ports to access your equipment's console ports, Four(4) power outlets to perform remote reboot or On/Off control plus an internal modem with dial-back features for secure out-of-band access - all in a space saving 1U package! System administrators can access remote devices from anywhere via telnet, dial-up, local terminal or KVM switch.
Intelligent Port Selection
Each of the six RS-232 ports can be individually accessed by number, name, or group. Ports can be individually configured using simple, menu driven cammands to set passwords, data rates, parity, flow control and many other operating parameters. The full matrix capability of the CMS-6R4 allows any port to connect to any other port on the switch. Confuguration and Status screens display port parameters and connection activity for one or all ports.
Power Control
Easy to use commands let you assign each of the four AC Power outlets plug names and view plug status. Outlets can be individually switched On, Off or Booted 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.
Internal Modem
The internal 33.6 Kbps modem provides secure dial-in capability. A password feature prevents unauthorized access to sensitive command functions. Each menu-defined password can be assigned an individual User Name for easy reference and an optional Dial Back number, which instructs the unit to call the user at a predefined number before allowing access.
Capture Buffer
The "Buffer Mode" feature allows individual ports to capture and store incoming data. This "snapshot" of the last 32K of received data is stored in non-volatile memory, and can be viewed, saved or erased by the system administrator at any time. This is particularly useful in the event that alarm information or other critical data is sent to a specific port during non-connect periods.