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Out-of-band networking for remote management access and control are essential for Data Centers and other applications such as High Performance Clusters. Managers want to minimize the time and effort required to setup, configure, and operate large installations. Problems need to be identified before they create downtime and impact tasks that have long execution times. Failures are expensive in these environments, which makes management a critical factor in delivering application performance. Out-of-band networking for remote management access and control of data centers where control of the network elements is a requirement to meet the demands of reliable 24/7 service. Space and power constraints of the data center, together with corporate demands for cost reductions in IT expenditures, have hastened the move to remote management access and control centers. Out-of-band networking for remote management access and control using serial console servers (also known as console port management or serial console) have been developed to address these types of management challenges, reduce the risk of downtime, and lower operational costs. Today's serial console management systems have port densities and security features that make them a good choice for console cluster management systems. Out-of-band networking for remote management access and control allows technicians to monitor, access and control every aspect of their electronic infrastructure from a central point. There are four aspects to a remote out-of-band management solution, Secure Console servers, remote alarm control, remote sensor control, remote fault management control and remote power control.To manage network devices and servers remotely, secure connectivity can be established through the console server Ethernet port, or across a separate, dedicated remote management access and control network. Alternatively, secure IP connectivity can be established via an optional internal V.90 modem, either as standard practice or as a method of reliable back-door, out-of-band, in the case of a primary connection failure. This ensures the ability to respond to remote problems and maximize operational up-time. Providing out-of-band networking for remote management access and control to discrete alarms and control relays and network devices enables a few qualified individuals to monitor remote alarm and control devices from a central operations center, without a need to send a technician to a remote location. Of course, it is especially important to integrate with the fault control management system (FMS) and operations support systems (OSS) software via TL1 or SNMP management. This increases accuracy of remote operations and visibility of remote conditions and remote events. For example, whenever a measured parameter changes beyond pre-set thresholds, an alarm signal is transmitted to an existing fault control management system or key personnel via email, pager, or SNMP management. Technicians can receive instant remote event messages or periodically monitor the environ-mental readings and perform remedial operations through the out-of-band networking system in response to any alarm conditions. Remote power control refers to the monitoring and remote control of AC and DC power sources. Using out-of-band technology, administrators have the ability to remotely power cycle a locked up server, bring a redundant access system online or turn on an auxiliary air conditioner from anywhere. Technicians can also perform out-of-band current monitoring or equipment at distant facilities to gain a solid understanding of faulty or power-hogging remote equipment and overall usage to effectively plan and deliver efficient power. A Fault Control Management System monitors and manages the Remote equipment, by collecting and responding to remote alarm conditions and allowing the administrator a quick, easy view of current and past conditions anywhere in the infrastructure.  Out-of-Band Networking and Console Management  Out-of-Band Networking and Remote Power Management  Out-of-Band Networking and Remote Alarm Management  |
Remote Power Control
Solutions for Out-of-Band Management
Solutions for Out-of-Band Networking
How FIPS 140-2 Improves Out-of-Band Networking Security
MegaVision Pro Network Management System (NMS)
Event Horizon Fault Management System
GSM/GPRS Console Access
Optical Console Access
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