A next-generation console management solution.
The ACS 6000 console server series integrates advanced technologies, adaptive services and secure enterprise communications for high-end, large, enterprise data centers. These console servers offer the performance and reliability necessary to efficiently access and manage IT assets such as servers (UNIX, Linux and Solaris), routers, switches, public branch exchange (PBX) telecommunications equipment (DSU/CSU) and serial power devices.
The high-performance architecture of the ACS 6000 console server series offers advanced hardware and software features to meet the demanding requirements of data center management applications. The series features a high-speed processor platform with dual gigabit-Ethernet ports for redundancy, optional built-in modem and two 16- and 32-bit PC card options. Other benefits include an internal temperature sensor for device-level monitoring and configurable pin-outs for serial ports.
Features and Benefits
- Secure In-Band and Out-of-Band Network – For dependable remote management
- Easy Configuration and Installation – Auto-discovery tool
- No Adaptors Needed – For ACS console server and Cisco pin-out conversions
- Compliance with Data Center Access and Security Policies – Customizable, multiple access levels
- Integrated Power Management – Support for Avocent Power Management Distribution Units (PM PDUs) and third-party power
- Industry-Leading Enhanced Security Framework – Support security policies using preset and custom security profiles
- Centralized Power Management – Enables monitoring and measurement of energy consumption and simplifies power and cooling capacity planning
- Centralized Administration for Access and Control – Using DSView® 3 management software
- Compatible with Next-Generation Network Standards – Including IPv6
- Strong Dial Up and Secure Dial Back – Using optional built-in modem and 16- and 32-bit PC card options
- Access to Remote and Unreachable Locations – Using Ethernet/modem PC cards
- Automatic Event Tracking – Plus notification of fault conditions
- Regulatory Compliance and Easy Troubleshooting – Online and offline data logging with time stamps
- Government agency security via FIPS 140-2 compliant cryptography – The FIPS mode of operation uses an embedded FIPS 140-2 certified OpenSSL cryptographic module (Certificate #1051)
ACS 4
| Single/Dual AC and DC
| 2
| 4
| Models, with or without modem
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ACS 8
| Single/Dual AC and DC
| 2
| 8
| Models, with or without modem
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ACS 16
| Single/Dual AC and DC
| 2
| 16
| Models, with or without modem
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ACS 32
| Single/Dual AC and DC
| 2
| 32
| Models, with or without modem
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ACS 48
| Single/Dual AC and DC
| 2
| 48
| Models, with or without modem
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Product Photos
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ACS 6008 - Back

ACS 6032 - Back

ACS 6048 - Back

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| Height | 1.75 in. (6 cm) |
| Width | 17.250 in. (21 cm) |
| Depth | 9.5 in. (11.25 cm) |
| Weight | 6.6 lb. (2.99 kg) |
| Operating Temperature | 32° to 122°F (0° to 50°C) |
| Storage Temperature | –4° to 158°F (–20° to 70°C) |
| Humidity | 20% to 80% non-condensing |
| Operating Voltage | 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz |
| Input Power | 35W Maximum |
| Memory | 128 MB NAND flash (embedded ICs on motherboard) 256 MB DDR-2 (embedded ICs on motherboard) |
| Interfaces | 2 gigabit (10/100/1000BT) Ethernet interfaces on RJ45 1 RS-232 serial console port on RJ45 1 AUX RS232 port on RJ45 or internal modem V.92 port on RJ45 (RJ11 compatible) RS232 console ports on RJ45 1 USB 2.0 Host on Type A connector 2 PC Card/CardBus with ejector (dual type II or single type III) |
| Approved Agency | FIPS 140-2 certified OpenSSL cryptographic module (Certificate #1051)
Emissions and Immunity:
• FCC Class A
• CE Class A (EU)
• ICES-003 (Canada)
• VCCI (Japan)
• C-Tick (Australia)
• A-Tick
Safety:
• UL (USA)
• cUL (Canada)
• EN-60950 (EU)
• CB
NEBS by Design**
In addition, the following certifications for specific models.
• GOSTR (Russia)*
• MIC (Korea)*
* Only specific models are certified to the above certifications
** NEBS level 3 compliant design |
Models
| ACS 6004 console server | ACS6004SAC-xxx |
| ACS 6004 console server | ACS6004MSAC-xxx |
| ACS 6004 console server | ACS6004DAC-xxx |
| ACS 6004 console server | ACS6004MDAC-xxx |
| ACS 6004 console server | ACS6004SDC |
| ACS 6004 console server | ACS6004MSDC |
| ACS 6008 console server | ACS6008SAC-xxx |
| ACS 6008 console server | ACS6008MSAC-xxx |
| ACS 6008 console server | ACS6008DAC-xxx |
| ACS 6008 console server | ACS6008MDAC-xxx |
| ACS 6008 console server | ACS6008SDC |
| ACS 6008 console server | ACS6008MSDC |
| ACS 6016 console server | ACS6016SAC-xxx |
| ACS 6016 console server | ACS6016MSAC-xxx |
| ACS 6016 console server | ACS6016DAC-xxx |
| ACS 6016 console server | ACS6016MDAC-xxx |
| ACS 6016 console server | ACS6016SDC |
| ACS 6016 console server | ACS6016MSDC |
| ACS 6016 console server | ACS6016DDC |
| ACS 6016 console server | ACS6016MDDC |
| ACS 6032 console server | ACS6032SAC-xxx |
| ACS 6032 console server | ACS6032MSAC-xxx |
| ACS 6032 console server | ACS6032DAC-xxx |
| ACS 6032 console server | ACS6032MDAC-xxx |
| ACS 6032 console server | ACS6032SDC |
| ACS 6032 console server | ACS6032MSDC |
| ACS 6032 console server | ACS6032DDC |
| ACS 6032 console server | ACS6032MDDC |
| ACS 6048 console server | ACS6048SAC-xxx |
| ACS 6048 console server | ACS6048MSAC-xxx |
| ACS 6048 console server | ACS6048DAC-xxx |
| ACS 6048 console server | ACS6048MDAC-xxx |
| ACS 6048 console server | ACS6048SDC |
| ACS 6048 console server | ACS6048MSDC |
| ACS 6048 console server | ACS6048DDC |
| ACS 6048 console server | ACS6048MDDC |
| *Note: Actual part number ends with country-specific code (example -001 for North America) |
Adapters
| RJ45 to DB25F cross converter | ADB0017 |
| RJ45 to DB25M cross converter | ADB0025 |
| RJ45 to DB9F cross converter | ADB0036 |
| RJ45 to DB9M cross converter | ADB0037 |
| RJ45 to RJ45 Sun/Cisco cross converter | ADB0039 |
| RJ45 to RJ45 Rackable converter | ADB0040 |
| RJ45 to DB9F s/t converter | ADB0210 |
Cables
| RJ-45M to DB-25F crossover cable (6 ft.) | CAB0017 |
| RJ-45M to RJ-45M straight-through CAT-5 cable (7 ft.) | CAB0018 |
| RJ-45M to DB-25M straight-through cable (6 ft.) | CAB0025 |
| RJ-45M to DB-9F crossover cable (6 ft.) | CAB0036 |
| RJ-45M to RJ-45M Sun/Cisco crossover cable (10 ft.) | CAB0045 |
| RJ-45M to DB-25M crossover cable (6 ft.) | CAB0046 |
| DB-9F to DB-9F crossover cable (6 ft.) | CAB0286 |
Service Options
| 1 year 24/7 technical support and advanced replacement for ACS 4-port console server | SCNT-PREM-ACS4PT |
| 1 year advanced replacement for ACS 4-port console server | SCNT-PLUS-ACS4PT |
| 1 year advanced replacement for ACS 8-port console server | SCNT-PLUS-ACS8PT |
| 1 year 24/7 technical support and advanced replacement for ACS 8-port console server | SCNT-PREM-ACS8PT |
| 1 year advanced replacement for ACS 16-port console server | SCNT-PLUS-ACS16PT |
| 1 year 24/7 technical support and advanced replacement for ACS 16-port console server | SCNT-PREM-ACS16PT |
| 1 year advanced replacement for ACS 32-port console server | SCNT-PLUS-ACS32PT |
| 1 year 24/7 technical support and advanced replacement for ACS 32-port console server | SCNT-PREM-ACS32PT |
| 1 year advanced replacement for ACS 48-port console server | SCNT-PLUS-ACS48PT |
| 1 year 24/7 technical support and advanced replacement for ACS 48-port console server | SCNT-PREM-ACS48PT |
Supported 16-bit & 32-bit PC Cards and USB Devices
NOTE: ACS 6000 advanced console servers support the 16-bit and 32-bit PC cards as well as USB devices listed in the tables below. Some of the cards may be available only in certain territories and some have been discontinued by their manufacturers and are marked accordingly. Many PC Cards, however, are available for purchase through Avocent; these cards and their corresponding part numbers are listed below.
32-bit Card Bus Cards
| Brand | Model | Firmware |
| 10/100BT Ethernet |
| Linksys | EtherFast® 10/100 32-Bit Integrated Card Bus PC Card - PCM200 | 1.0.0, 1.1.0 & 2.0.0 |
| D-Link | 10/100 Fast Ethernet Adapter - DFE-690TXD (Available for purchase; Avocent part number - PCM1800) | 1.0.0, 1.1.0 & 2.0.0 |
| SMC Networks | EZ Card 10/100 Card Bus Adapter. Model No: SMC8-36TX | 1.1.0 & 2.0.0 |
| Netgear | 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet FA511 | 1.1.0 & 2.0.0 |
| Fiber Optic |
| Danpex | 32-Bit Card Bus 100Base-FX Multi-Mode Network Card - AFC1500 ST (Available for purchase; Avocent part number - PCM1900) | 1.0.0, 1.1.0 & 2.0.0 |
| Danpex | 32-Bit Card Bus 100Base-FX Multi-Mode Network Card - AFC1500 SC | 1.1.0 & 2.0.0 |
Wireless Modem (GPRS/EDGE/UMTS/HSPDA)
(*) Both GE0201 and GEO301 cards are detected with 3 different interfaces which might be confusing for customers when configuring dial-in feature, however this is a characteristic of the card. The device name to be used is the "ttyUSB0" (**) Both the GE0201 and GEO301 cards work fine with PPP, however we have a restriction with CLI and ts_menu (without PPP connection) - it does not work if terminal connection is used (it will print everything on the same line). |
| Option Wireless | GE0201 Express Card supported with Vodafone carrier. Suitable Network: GPRS CSD, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA (**) w/ restriction above | 1.1.0 & 2.0.0 |
| Option Wireless | GE0301 Express Card supported with Vodafone carrier. Suitable Network: GPRS CSD, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA (**) w/ restriction above | 1.1.0 & 2.0.0 |
| Storage Device (1) |
| Delkin/Lexar | Compact Flash Card Bus adapter ( Tested with following Compact Flash * SanDisk Ultra II 512MB * Kingston 128 MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, 2GB and 4GB | 1.0.0, 1.1.0 & 2.0.0 |
16-bit PC Cards
| Brand | Model | Firmware |
| 10/100BT Ethernet |
| Linksys (2) | EtherFast 10/100 PC Card Model PCM100 v2 FCC ID: MQ4FE1KMX(Discontinued by Manufacturer) | 1.0.0, 1.1.0 & 2.0.0 |
| Linksys (2) | EtherFast 10/100 PC Card Model PCM100 v2 FCC ID: MQ4FE1500A(Discontinued by Manufacturer) | 1.0.0, 1.1.0 & 2.0.0 |
| 10/100BT Ethernet & V.90 (56k) Modem Combo |
| Xircom | Xircom Realport Ethernet 10/100+Modem 56 GlobalAccess - REM56G-100 (Discontinued by Manufacturer) | 1.0.0, 1.1.0 & 2.0.0 |
| 802.11b Wireless Ethernet |
| Netgear | Wireless PC Card 16-bit PCMCIA MA401 | Supported in 1.0.0 only |
| Linksys | Instant Wireless Network PC Card - WPC11 Ver.3 | Supported in 1.0.0 only |
| Wireless Modem |
| Novatel Wireless | Merlin G201 supported with Vodafone carrier | 1.1.0 & 2.0.0 |
| Option Wireless | Globe Trotter Universal Tri-band GSM/GPRS PC Radio Card supported with Vodafone carrier | 1.1.0 & 2.0.0 |
| Fiber Optic |
| Danpex | 1300ST FX100BT Multi-mode Duplex - ST (Discontinued by Manufacturer) | Supported in 1.0.0 only |
| V.90/V.92 (56k) Modem |
| Zoom | Modem V.92 PC Card Plus Model 3075 (Available for purchase; Avocent part number - PCM0700) | 1.0.0, 1.1.0 & 2.0.0 |
| Xircom | 56K Modem PC Card XM5600 | 1.1.0 & 2.0.0 |
| Compact Flash (1) |
| SanDisk | 64MB CF Memory + Adapter (Discontinued by Manufacturer) | 1.0.0, 1.1.0 & 2.0.0 |
| St. Micro | 128MB CF Memory + Adapter (Discontinued by Manufacturer) | 1.0.0, 1.1.0 & 2.0.0 |
| Kingston | 128MB CF Memory + Adapter (Discontinued by Manufacturer) | 1.0.0, 1.1.0 & 2.0.0 |
| Kingston | 256MB CF Memory + Adapter (Discontinued by Manufacturer) | 1.0.0, 1.1.0 & 2.0.0 |
| Kingston | 512MB CF Memory + Adapter (Discontinued by Manufacturer) | 1.0.0, 1.1.0 & 2.0.0 |
| Kingston | 1GB CF Memory + Adapter (Available for purchase; Avocent part number - PCM1600) | 1.0.0, 1.1.0 & 2.0.0 |
| Kingston | 2GB CF Memory + Adapter (Available for purchase; Avocent part number - PCM1700) | 1.0.0, 1.1.0 & 2.0.0 |
| SanDisk | 4GB CF Memory + Adapter | 1.1.0 & 2.0.0 |
| IDE Hard Disk |
| Toshiba | MK5002MPL 5GB | 1.0.0, 1.1.0 & 2.0.0 |
USB Devices
| Brand | Model | Firmware |
| 10/100BT Ethernet |
| SMC Networks | SMC2209USB/ETH | 1.1.0 & 2.0.0 |
| AIRLINK 101 | AIRLINK 101 USB 2.0 Ethernet Adapter | 1.1.0 & 2.0.0 |
| V.90/V.92 (56k) Modem |
| Zoom | Zoom 56K USB Modem Series 1063 Model 3095 | 1.1.0 & 2.0.0 |
| Storage Device |
| Kingston | DataTraveler 2GB | 1.1.0 & 2.0.0 |
| PNY | Attache 256M | 1.1.0 & 2.0.0 |
| USB Hub |
| D-Link | DUB-H7 | 1.1.0 & 2.0.0 |
| Belkin | Hi-Speed USB 2.0 4-Port Hub | 1.1.0 & 2.0.0 |
| Kensington | PocketHub Mini USB 2.0 Model No: K33399 | 1.1.0 & 2.0.0 |
| I(dot)Connect | USB 2.0 4-Port Hub | 1.1.0 & 2.0.0 |
| Gear Head | USB 2.0 4-Port Hub | 1.1.0 & 2.0.0 |
| InLand | Pro USB 2.0 4-Port Hub, Model No: 08343 | 1.1.0 & 2.0.0 |
(1)In order to load a Compact Flash card on ACS 6000 console servers, use a PC card Compact Flash adapter.
(2) Linksys 10/100BT Ethernet Cards - PCM100 v2 & v3 cards have specific FCC ID numbers on the PC card. The cards with specific FCC ID that are supported and sold by Avocent are listed above. Note the FCC ID before purchase.