Switch/console server

Interworld has released the DCM-8R4-2 console server/power switches that provide system administrators with two network management tools in one package - secure, remote power control and console port access.

They provide a secure means of controlling AC power and manage RS232 console ports on equipment installed at remote locations.

Features include: eight RS232 RJ45 serial ports, four IEC 320 C13 controlled outlets, a local RS-232 set-up port and an internal ‘fault tolerant’ modem with dial-back function.

Two different levels of password security are provided: the supervisor and the non-supervisor level. The supervisor level allows access to all configuration and switching functions and the non-supervisor level only allows access to assigned plugs and ports and cannot be used to change unit configuration.

In addition to password security features, the switches also include an invalid access lockout feature, which can automatically lock ports if the unit detects a series of invalid attempts to enter command mode.