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Nodegrid Serial Console Plus
Flagship data center console with cellular, Wi-Fi and analog out-of-band.
- 16 to 96 serial
- 2x SFP+
- Docker
- Cisco pinout
Overview
The Nodegrid Serial Console Plus is a 1U serial console server for in-band and out-of-band access to servers, network gear, storage and power devices from any vendor. It runs Nodegrid OS on a quad-core Intel x86_64 CPU and supports more than 1,000 concurrent sessions. Optional Wi-Fi and cellular radios give a backup path when the primary network is down.
Built for
- Data centers and colocation facilities
- Remote and branch infrastructure
- Mixed-vendor environments managed centrally
- Replacing legacy serial console servers
Key features
High session capacity
Handles 1,000+ simultaneous sessions with port login under 1 second over SSH.
Cellular and Wi-Fi failover
Optional 4G LTE and Wi-Fi provide an out-of-band path when the primary network fails.
Zero Touch Provisioning
Units can be configured automatically over LAN/DHCP, ZPE Cloud or USB.
Hardened security
Includes TPM 2.0, UEFI Secure Boot, a signed OS, self-encrypted disk and a built-in firewall.
Vendor-neutral management
Manages PDUs and IPMI devices such as Dell iDRAC, HP iLO and Cisco CIMC from many vendors.
Automation integration
Works with Ansible, Puppet, Chef and RESTful APIs, plus ZPE Cloud and Nodegrid clustering.
Specifications
- Serial ports
- 16, 32, 48 or 96 RS-232 on RJ45
- Serial speed
- Up to 230,400 bps per port
- CPU
- Intel x86_64 quad-core
- Memory
- 4GB DDR4
- Storage
- 32GB mSATA SSD
- Network
- 2x SFP+ (1/2.5/10G), 2x Gigabit RJ45
- USB / video
- 2x USB 3.0, 1x HDMI
- Console port
- 1x RS-232 on RJ45
- Wireless options
- Optional Wi-Fi 5 and 4G LTE (CAT 12)
- Concurrent sessions
- 1,000+
- Power
- Single/dual AC or dual 40-63 VDC
- Power consumption
- 45 W typical
- Form factor
- 1U, 443 x 312 x 43 mm
- Weight
- 5.265 kg (11.6 lb)
- Operating temperature
- 0 to 60 °C
- Operating system
- Nodegrid OS (x86_64)
Models and options
- 16-port (ZPE-NSCP-T16R)
- 32-port (ZPE-NSCP-T32R)
- 48-port (ZPE-NSCP-T48R)
- 96-port (ZPE-NSCP-T96R)
- Each in single AC, dual AC or dual DC, with optional Wi-Fi 5 and/or 4G LTE
Specifications as published by ZPE Systems. Configurations vary by model; we will confirm the exact build with your quote.
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