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Vertiv™ Avocent® ACS 8000 Serial Consoles

The Vertiv™ Avocent® ACS 8000 Serial Consoles deliver secure in-band and out-of-band visibility and control to downstream equipment in enterprise data centers, as well as cloud and colocation facilities. Now with cellular capabilities, the system provides flexibility to access devices when wired networks are down (failover) or unavailable at the location.

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Best Suited For:
  • Banking, Financial and Insurance
  • Data Center/Colocation/Hosting
  • Education
  • Government
  • Healthcare
  • Manufacturing
  • Military, Defense, Aerospace and Missile
  • Nuclear Power
  • Oil and Gas
  • Power Generation
  • Power/Gas Transmission and Distribution
  • Retail and Wholesale
  • Telecom
  • Transportation
Warranty: 2 Year Full Coverage Factory Warranty - Optional Extended Warranty Available

Model Specifications Overview
ACS 8008-NA-DAC Cellular Dual AC Serial Console
Serial   8 RS-232 serial, 8 USB 2.0, 4 digital   1.75 in   17.25 in   9.5 in   7.5 lbs  
ACS 8016-NA-DAC Cellular Dual AC Serial Console
Serial   16 RS-232 serial, 8 USB 2.0, 4 digital   1.75 in   17.25 in   9.5 in   7.5 lbs  
ACS 8032-NA-DAC Cellular Dual AC Serial Console
Serial   32 RS-232 serial, 8 USB 2.0, 4 digital   1.75 in   17.25 in   9.5 in   7.5 lbs  
ACS 8048-NA-DAC Cellular Dual AC Serial Console
Serial   48 RS-232 serial, 8 USB 2.0, 4 digital   1.75 in   17.25 in   9.5 in   7.5 lbs  
ACS 8008SAC Serial Console
Serial   8 RS-232 serial, 8 USB 2.0, 4 digital          
ACS 8008SDC Serial Console
Serial   8 RS-232 serial, 8 USB 2.0, 4 digital   1.75 in   17.25 in   9.5 in   7.5 lbs  
ACS 8008DAC Serial Console
Serial   8 RS-232 serial, 8 USB 2.0, 4 digital   1.75 in   17.25 in   9.5 in   7.5 lbs  
ACS 8008MDAC Serial Console
Serial   8 RS-232 serial, 8 USB 2.0, 4 digital   1.75 in   17.25 in   9.5 in   6.4 lbs  
ACS 8016SAC Serial Console
Serial   16 RS-232 serial, 8 USB 2.0, 4 digital   1.75 in   17.25 in   9.5 in   6.2 lbs  
ACS 8016DAC Serial Console
Serial   16 RS-232 serial, 8 USB 2.0, 4 digital   1.75 in   17.25 in   9.5 in   6.2 lbs  
ACS 8016MDAC Serial Console
Serial   16 RS-232 serial, 8 USB 2.0, 4 digital   1.75 in   17.25 in   9.5 in   6.2 lbs  
ACS 8016SDC Serial Console
Serial   16 RS-232 serial, 8 USB 2.0, 4 digital   1.75 in   17.25 in   9.5 in   6.2 lbs  
ACS 8032SAC Serial Console
Serial   32 RS-232 serial, 8 USB 2.0, 4 digital   1.75 in   17.25 in   9.5 in   6.6 lbs  
ACS 8032DAC Serial Console
Serial   32 RS-232 serial, 8 USB 2.0, 4 digital   1.75 in   17.25 in   9.5 in   7.0 lbs  
ACS 8032MDAC Serial Console
Serial   32 RS-232 serial, 8 USB 2.0, 4 digital   1.75 in   17.25 in   9.5 in   7.0 lbs  
ACS 8032MDDC Serial Console
Serial   32 RS-232 serial, 8 USB 2.0, 4 digital   1.75 in   17.25 in   9.5 in   7.0 lbs  
ACS 8048SAC Serial Console
Serial   48 RS-232 serial, 8 USB 2.0, 4 digital   1.75 in   17.25 in   9.5 in   6.8 lbs  
ACS 8048DAC Serial Console
Serial   48 RS-232 serial, 8 USB 2.0, 4 digital   1.75 in   17.25 in   9.5 in   7.2 lbs  
ACS 8048MDAC Serial Console
Serial   48 RS-232 serial, 8 USB 2.0, 4 digital   1.75 in   17.25 in   9.5 in   7.2 lbs  
ACS 8048MDDC Serial Console
Serial   48 RS-232 serial, 8 USB 2.0, 4 digital   1.75 in   17.25 in   9.5 in   7.2 lbs  

Benefits

  • NEW! - Cellular option provides primary Out-of-Band or failover connectivity
  • Environmental sensor port gives visibility into onsite conditions
  • Access and troubleshoot remote locations using automatic network failover to cellular, Ethernet or analog modem
  • Strong dial-up and secure dial-back using optional built-in modem
  • Compliance with data center access and security policies via customizable, multiple access levels
  • No need for adaptors with automatic Cyclades™ and Cisco pin-out conversions
  • Integrated support for 1Gb SFP fiber modules 8 USB ports to support new IT equipment and external devices
  • Uses an embedded cryptographic module that is based on a FIPS 140-2 validated cryptographic module
  • Expanded support for Rack PDUs from Vertiv™, ServerTech, APC, Raritan & Eaton along w/ GXT4/5 UPS systems
  • Features

    • Fast, automated configuration with Zero-Touch Provisioning (ZTP)
    • In-band and out-of-band serial access to remotely manage IT devices anywhere in the world
    • Automatic gigabit ethernet or cellular failover
    • Customizable and preset security profiles
    • Regulatory compliance & easy troubleshooting – online & off-line data logging w/ time stamps

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    Product areas of focus: Desktop KVM and KM, IP KVM, Secure KVM, Serial Console and Gateways, Digital Infrastructure Solutions

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Q
    How many serial port connections do Vertiv™ Avocent® ACS 8000 Serial Consoles support?
    A
    The ACS 8000 family has variants that include 8, 16, 32, and 48 serial ports along with 8 multi-purpose USB 2.0 ports.
    Q
    What serial protocols/types does the ACS 8000 support?
    A
    ACS Serial Consoles are equipped to support RS-232, RS-485, RS-422 protocols via RJ-45 and USB 2.0 on Type A connectors.
    Q
    How do I connect to and manage the ACS 8000?
    A
    In-band and out-of-band access (with network failover) are supported via (2) Gigabit Ethernet interfaces, (2) Gigabit Fiber SFP ports, optional v.92 analog modem and/or external 4G/LTE cellular modem. The appliance provides a web-browser based GUI and local console port for CLI and Linux Shell commands.
    Q
    Can the ACS 8000 be used to manage PDU and UPS systems?
    A
    Yes, the ACS 8000 automatically detects and supports Liebert GXT4 UPS systems, as well as, Rack PDUs from Vertiv/Liebert, ServerTech, ServerTech Pro, APC, Raritan and Eaton.
    Q
    How does the ACS 8000 provide secure access?
    A
    Users are authenticated using TACACS+, RADIUS, LDAP/AD or local authentication. The appliance also includes a built-in firewall with Access-Control Lists (ACLs).
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