Vertiv Avocent ACS8000 Serial Console 32 port | Dual AC Power | AT&T+Verizon

The Vertiv Avocent ACS8000 Serial Console is designed to deliver robust control, monitoring, and management capabilities for enterprise data centers, cloud facilities, and colocation environments. With its advanced cellular features, it ensures you have uninterrupted access to critical IT equipment, even in the event of network failures. This console server is your gateway to secure and efficient management of connected devices, making it an essential tool for IT professionals.

• Advanced Connectivity: The Vertiv Avocent ACS8000 features both in-band and out-of-band connectivity, allowing for seamless control and visibility over connected devices, ensuring your infrastructure remains operational and manageable.
• Cellular Backup: Equipped with cellular capabilities, this console server provides failover access when wired networks are down or unavailable, ensuring continuous management of your critical systems.
• Single Point of Entry: Serving as a secure management gateway, the ACS8000 offers a single-IP address management solution, enhancing security and simplifying your network architecture.
• Comprehensive Monitoring: With environmental monitoring features, IoT integration, and the capability to manage digital inputs and outputs, it ensures that you have all the necessary tools for comprehensive oversight of your IT environment.
• Auto-discovery and Management: The ACS8000 supports native command settings for easy monitoring and management of Vertiv equipment, simplifying operations and reducing the time required for setup.

Technical Details

• Model: Vertiv Avocent ACS8000
• Ports: 32 serial console ports
• Power Supply: Dual AC Power
• Connectivity: AT&T and Verizon cellular compatibility
• Dimensions: 1U Rackmount
• Environmental Monitoring: Yes
• IoT Integration: Yes

How to Install

Installing the Vertiv Avocent ACS8000 is straightforward. Follow these steps for a successful setup:

1. Unbox the ACS8000 and verify that all contents are included.
2. Mount the device in a standard 19-inch rack using the included brackets.
3. Connect the power supply to the device, ensuring both AC power sources are plugged in.
4. Connect the serial cables from your IT equipment to the respective ports on the ACS8000.
5. For network connectivity, connect an Ethernet cable to the appropriate port (if applicable).
6. Power on the device and access the configuration interface through the console or via the network.
7. Follow the setup wizard to configure settings for cellular connectivity, monitoring, and management preferences.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What environments is the ACS8000 suitable for?

The Vertiv Avocent ACS8000 is ideal for enterprise data centers, cloud and colocation facilities, and edge locations that require reliable management of IT infrastructure.

2. How does cellular connectivity work?

The ACS8000 utilizes cellular networks from AT&T and Verizon to provide backup connectivity when traditional wired networks are down or unavailable, ensuring continuous access to your equipment.

3. Can the ACS8000 monitor environmental conditions?

Yes, the ACS8000 includes environmental monitoring features that can track temperature, humidity, and other conditions, helping to ensure optimal operating environments for your IT equipment.

4. Is the setup process complicated?

No, the installation and setup process for the ACS8000 is user-friendly, with a simple step-by-step guide to assist you in configuring the device efficiently.

5. Does it support IoT devices?

Yes, the Vertiv Avocent ACS8000 acts as an IoT gateway, allowing for the integration and management of various IoT sensors and digital inputs/outputs.