Raritan CommandCenter Secure Gateway Appliance CC-E1-256

Introducing the Raritan CommandCenter Secure Gateway Appliance CC-E1-256, a purpose-built management solution designed to streamline, secure, and accelerate data-center operations. This secure gateway delivers unified, browser-based access to KVM, serial consoles, and power-control devices across racks and rows, empowering IT administrators, facilities engineers, and data-center operators to manage critical infrastructure from anywhere with confidence. Built to integrate seamlessly with Raritan’s Dominion Series, Paragon, IP-Reach, and CommandCenter NOC ecosystems, CC-E1-256 consolidates remote access, device management, and policy enforcement into a single, scalable gateway. With CC-E1-256, you gain faster incident response, tighter security, and improved uptime through centralized control that reduces the need for on-site visits and manual intervention.

• Unified browser-based access to KVM, serial, and power-control devices: Manage diverse data-center assets from a single, intuitive dashboard, eliminating complex point-to-point connections and simplifying operator workflows.
• Broad compatibility within the Raritan ecosystem: Seamlessly works with Dominion Series, Paragon, IP-Reach, and CommandCenter NOC, enabling you to extend existing investments and consolidate management across multiple product families.
• Advanced security and access governance: Implement role-based access control (RBAC), support for federated authentication options, and TLS encryption to protect remote sessions, auditable actions, and sensitive equipment control.
• Centralized monitoring, control, and policy enforcement: A single pane of glass provides real-time visibility into device status, session activity, and event logs, facilitating rapid response and regulatory compliance across multi-site deployments.
• Compact, enterprise-ready design for data centers: A purpose-built appliance with a scalable, rack-mountable form factor that fits standard data-center infrastructure while supporting expanding device inventories and user bases.

Technical Details of CC-E1-256

• Model: CC-E1-256 CommandCenter Secure Gateway Appliance
• Function: Provides unified, secure browser-based access to KVM, serial, and power control devices in data centers
• Compatibility: Dominion Series, Paragon, IP-Reach, and CommandCenter NOC
• Access: Web-based management interface with centralized control and API options for integration
• Security: TLS encryption, role-based access control, and auditing to support compliance and secure operations
• Deployment: Suitable for multi-rack, multi-site data-center environments requiring centralized gateway management
• Form Factor: Compact appliance designed for rack deployment in standard data-center spaces

How to install CC-E1-256

• Plan the deployment: Identify a secure management network segment, assign a dedicated management IP, and verify firewall rules permit required outbound and inbound traffic for remote access and device discovery.
• Connect and power on: Place the CC-E1-256 in a suitable rack location, connect management interfaces, power, and network cables, then power up the appliance.
• Access the web GUI: Open a supported web browser and navigate to the management IP using HTTPS to begin initial setup. Accept the certificate if prompted and proceed to the administrator configuration.
• Initial configuration: Create the admin account, configure TLS settings, enable RBAC, and integrate with existing identity providers if available (e.g., LDAP/SSO) to enforce centralized access control.
• Integrate devices and policies: Add KVM, serial, and power-control devices from the Dominion Series, Paragon, IP-Reach, and CommandCenter NOC families. Define access policies, session permissions, and alerting rules to ensure consistent, secure operations.
• Validate and harden: Run a connectivity test for remote sessions, verify session recording and auditing are functioning, and apply firmware updates or security patches as needed. Document the configuration for disaster recovery and ongoing maintenance.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What is CC-E1-256? A: The CC-E1-256 is a Raritan CommandCenter Secure Gateway Appliance that provides unified, secure browser-based access to KVM, serial, and power control devices in data centers, and integrates with Raritan’s Dominion Series, Paragon, IP-Reach, and CommandCenter NOC ecosystems for centralized management.
• Q: What problem does CC-E1-256 solve? A: It eliminates the complexity of managing multiple remote access points by consolidating KVM, serial console, and power-control access behind a single, secure gateway, reducing on-site visits, accelerating incident response, and strengthening security controls across multi-site environments.
• Q: How does it enhance security? A: It enforces role-based access, supports federated authentication, uses TLS encryption for all sessions, and provides auditable event logs to support compliance and forensic investigations.
• Q: Can CC-E1-256 scale across multiple sites? A: Yes. The appliance is designed for multi-rack, multi-site deployments, offering centralized governance, consistent policy enforcement, and consolidated monitoring across the entire data-center ecosystem.
• Q: Which browsers are supported? A: CC-E1-256 leverages modern web browsers for secure, browser-based access—typically including contemporary versions of Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari—while maintaining emphasis on security and compatibility with enterprise IT environments.
• Q: How do I start using CC-E1-256 with existing infrastructure? A: Begin by planning the network topology, integrating compatible devices from Dominion Series, Paragon, IP-Reach, and CommandCenter NOC, configuring RBAC and authentication, and then progressively adding devices and policies to your centralized gateway.