Console Management for IT assets

The IOLAN SCG Console Server supports RS232 RJ45 connectivity to console ports on equipment such as Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, servers (Solaris, Windows, Unix and Linux) PBXs, network storage equipment and security appliances through an IP network. The RS232 RJ45 ports are software configurable to use straight thru or rolled cables to connect your Cisco equipment. In addition, a DCD pin can be configured for 3rd party devices that need this extra signal. The means the Perle IOLAN SCG supports more serial devices than any other Console Server on the market. This makes it an ideal out of band management solution for IT equipment located in data centers or remote sites.

Advanced Network Security Features, Authentication and Data Encryption

IT administrators are required to ensure network data transmissions, and all access to remote console admin ports on IT equipment, is secure. When using IOLAN SCG Console Servers, data management information is protected through standard encryption tools such as Secure Shell (SSH) and Secure Sockets Layer (SSL). Support for authentication schemes such as RADIUS, TACACS+, LDAP, Kerberos, NIS and RSA Security’s SecurID tokens ensures access to equipment and data is limited to authorized users.

By using encryption technologies, an IOLAN SCG Console Server protects sensitive and confidential data before being sent across a corporate Intranet or public Internet. For compatibility with peer encryption devices, all the major encryption ciphers such as AES, 3DES, RC4, RC2 and CAST128 are fully supported.

Recognized as the most secure method for communicating to remote private networks over the Internet, the IPSecstandard provides robust authentication and encryption of IP packets at the network layer of the OSI model. As a standard it is ideal for multi-vendor interoperation within a network, providing flexibility and the ability to match the right solution for a particular application.

Investment protection

The auto-negotiating 10/100/1000Base-T Copper Port will meet any changing network access requirements. If you upgrade your Ethernet speed, you won't need to upgrade your IOLAN SCG.

Protection against electrostatic discharges and power surges is provided with robust 15Kv ESD protection circuitry on each console port.

Easy Set-up and Configuration

The IOLAN SCG is incredibly easy to get up and running on the network. The unit can then be configured over the network using a variety of configurator options including, Perle Easy Config Wizard, Perle Device Manager, WebManager, CLI, etc.

For large scale roll-outs, the Micro SD Card slot can be used to back-up and restore configuration files as well as load new firmware. Perle is committed to eliminating configuration hassles for all IOLAN's on your IP network.

Flexible and Reliable Serial to Ethernet Connections

An IOLAN SCG Console Server is ideal for connecting serial-based COM port, UDP or TCP socket-based applications to remote devices. Perle’s TruePort re-director provides fixed TTY or COM ports to serial-based applications enabling communication with remote devices connected to Perle IOLAN's either in encrypted or clear text modes.

TrueSerial® packet technology delivers the most authentic serial connections across Ethernet for serial protocol integrity.

You can also tunnel serial data between devices across an IP network.

By choosing a Perle IOLAN SCG Console Server you can rest assured that virtually any device with a serial COM port will operate in conjunction with your desired application exactly as it did when you had it directly connected. In the unlikely event that the Perle IOLAN Device Server does not enable this out of the box, Perle will make it work with customer installable Device Plug-ins".

Advanced IP Technology

With support for IPv6 the IOLAN SCG provides organizations with investment protection to meet this rapidly growing standard.

Demand for IPv6, which is compatible with IPv4 addressing schemes, is driven by the need for more IP address. With the implementation and rollout of advanced cellular networks, a robust method is needed to handle the huge influx of new IP addressable devices on the Internet. In fact, the US Department of Defense has mandated that all equipment purchased be IPv6 compatible. In addition, all major Operating Systems such as Windows, Linux, Unix and Solaris, as well as routers, have built-in support for IPv6.

It is therefore important for end users and integrators to select networking equipment that incorporates the IPv6 standard. The IOLAN line with support for IPv6 already built in, is the best choice in serial to Ethernet technology.

More reasons that make the IOLAN SCSG Console Servers the preferred choice:

• FIPS 140-2– Cryptographic modules meet US Government NIST compliancy
• Clustering– Provides a single view of all out of band console ports. Ideal for large data centers
• Primary/Backup host functionality enables automatic connections to alternate hosts should the primary TCP connection go down
• EasyPort Web– Access equipment serial console ports by using your java-enabled Internet browser
• Java-free browser access to remote serial console ports via Telnet and SSH
• Dynamic DNS – Easy console management access from anywhere on the Internet
• Intelligent Power cycling of equipment with Perle Remote Power Switches
• Ping watchdog probes enable customers to power cycle equipment with attached Perle RPS power switches in the event of an unresponsive networking gear

Lifetime Warranty

All Perle IOLAN SCG models are backed by the best service and support in the industry including Perle’s unique lifetime warranty. Since 1976 Perle has been providing its customers with networking products that have the highest levels of performance, flexibility and quality. With the Perle IOLAN SCG deploying and upgrading new services and equipment, while minimizing capital expenditures, is easy.