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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
Nodegrid Serial Console Plus

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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