DSX2-16M: 16-port Serial Console Server/switch

DSX2-16M: 16-port serial console server/switch 

with dual-power AC and dual gigabit LAN; serial, USB and KVM local console ports; internal telephone modem; 19″ rack mount kit 

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Dominion SX II serial console server (terminal server) provides IT and network administrators secure IP access and control of serial devices, anytime, anywhere. Dominion SX II is the most powerful, secure, reliable, easy-to-use serial-over-IP device on the market. Dominion SX II provides convenient access to networking devices, servers, PDUs, telecommunications and other serial devices.

Dominion SX II features include: military grade security features (256-bit AES and FIPS 140-2 certified encryption), automatic DTE/DCE serial port detection, innovative at-the-rack access options, wireless modem support, IPv6 networking, and two script based auto-configuration methods.

Highlights
• Serial-Over-IP Access: Complete CLI access and management via SSH, Telnet and web-browser, with convenient direct port access methods. Scales to thousands of devices with Raritan’s CommandCenter.
• Broad Serial Device Support: Enjoy comprehensive serial device access to a wide range of equipment. Automatic DTE/DCE detection eliminates the need for rollover cables. Support for operating speeds of 1,200 to 230,400 bps with flexible, per-port serial options.
• Powerful Hardware: Dominion SX II features a 1 GHz processor with an 8-fold increase in memory, dual gigabit LAN ports, auto-sensing DTE/DCE ports, 4 USB ports, laptop/KVM access, internal telephone modem, and port status LEDs.
• Military-Grade Security: Achieve military-grade security levels, including: strong AES and certified FIPS 140-2 encryption, LDAP/RADIUS/Active Directory authentication, and dual stack IPv4 and IPv6 networking.
• No Rollover Cables: Dominion SX II allows you to direct connect to Cisco and other compatible devices without rollover cables!
• 3G/4G Modem Access: Dominion SX II offers an optional internal telephone modem and can connect to an external cellular (3G/4G) modem for emergency access.
• Automatic Configuration: Two automatic configuration methods (TFTP server and USB stick) are available for fast installation and changes.
• Complete CLI Management: Dominion SX II offers complete CLI access and management via SSH, Telnet and web-browser, with convenient direct port access methods.
• Best At-the-Rack Access: Multiple types of at-the-rack access including: (1) Serial console, (2) Laptop/USB or (3) KVM Console.
• FIPS 140-2 Encryption: Certified FIPS 140-2 encryption module to meet the most stringent government or regulatory security frameworks. Strong AES encryption, strong passwords and optional security banner.
• Direct Port Access: Convenient direct port access to individual SX connected devices is available via SSH, Telnet, and HTTP. This quick and flexible access is available using individual IP addresses, unique TCP ports, or HTTP URLs.
• Port and Session Logging: Dominion SX II supports logging of both user input and serial device output to a Network File System (NFS) server. This can be encrypted and is available even when the user is not connected to the device.
• Port Keywords (Triggers): Dominion SX II users can create port keywords, which triggers a message, if received from a serial device. Messages can be sent via email, SNMP trap and logged in the NFS port log.
• Warranty: Two years with advanced replacement. Extended warranty available.

The Ultimate in Performance, Reliability, Security, Manageability and Productivity
With Dominion SX II you can productively access, monitor and control a wide range of serial devices – networking switches/routers/firewalls, servers, power equipment, telecommunications gear and virtually any device with a serial port. With Raritan’s CommandCenter, organizations can manage hundreds or even thousands of serial devices, spread across multiple locations, including branch offices. Dominion SX II incorporates over ten years of serial experience in a powerful, next-generation platform that is easy to install, convenient to use and a snap to manage. Choose the SX II for the ultimate in performance, reliability, security, manageability and productivity.

Full CLI-based Configuration and Auto-Configuration
Dominion SX II offers complete CLI access and management via SSH, Telnet and web-browser, with convenient direct port access methods. Two script-based automatic configuration methods (TFTP server and USB stick) are available for fast installation and configuration changes.

Java-Free Serial-over-IP Access
Complete CLI access and management via SSH, Telnet and Java-free web-browser, with convenient direct port access methods. Two script-based automatic configuration methods (TFTP server and USB stick) are available for fast installation and configuration changes. Scales to thousands of devices with Raritan’s CommandCenter.

Automatic DTE/DCE Serial Port Detection
For fast installations, Dominion SX II supports straight CAT-5 connections to Cisco and other compatible RJ-45 devices, without rollover cables. Dominion SX II can also directly replace the first generation SX with compatible serial device connections.

Innovative At-the-Rack Access
With Dominion SX II, you get multiple types of local access at-the-rack. This includes: (1) Traditional RJ45 serial port, (2) Mini-USB port for laptop connection, and a (3) DVI & USB-based KVM console for connection to a rackmount keyboard tray, or even a KVM switch.

Powerful Hardware Platform for High Performance Serial Access
• Powerful 1GHz CPU engine, with an 8-fold increase in RAM
• Flash memory, up to 8 GB, for storage and logging
• Dual gigabit Ethernet LAN ports, with automatic failover
• Supports 10 connections per port and up to 200 simultaneous sessions

Convenient Serial-over-IP Access to Enhance your Productivity
• Complete CLI access and control via SSH, Telnet and GUI
• Web browser access via Raritan Serial Client (RSC) and CommandCenter
• Convenient Direct Port Access methods via SSH, Telnet & HTTP
• At-the-rack access via: (1) Serial console, (2) Laptop/USB or (3) KVM Console

Easy to Manage via CLI, Web and Raritan’s CommandCenter
• Full CLI-based configuration and management
• Two script-based automatic configuration methods via USB drive & TFTP server
• Raritan Dominion-compatible management features for firmware updates, backups, etc.
• Access & manage thousands of serial devices via Raritan’s CommandCenter centralized management product

Comprehensive Serial Device Access to a Wide Range of Equipment
• Automatic DTE/DCE Serial Port Detection
• Direct connect to Cisco devices without rollover cables!
• Flexible Serial Port Options – BPS, parity, flow control, stop bits
• 1,200 to 230,400 baud serial connections
• Remote power control of Raritan PDU’s (with power control menu)
• Port Logging & Triggers for serial sessions

Military-Grade Security Features
• Certified FIPS 140-2 encryption module
• Strong 256 Bit AES encryption
• Dual-stack IPv4 & IPv6 networking
• External authentication with LDAP, Radius, TACACS & Active Directory
• Fully configurable “iptables” firewall support
• Multiple logging methods: SNMP, Syslog, Email, NFS, internal