Serial Console Servers

Secure Data Center & IT Infrastructure Manager

A Console Server enables secure remote console management of any device with a serial, USB, or Ethernet console management port, including Cisco routers, switches and firewalls, servers, PBXs and more. It is a single hardware solution that provides a secure alternate route to monitor IT, networking, security and power devices from multiple vendors. While software management tools can be used for performance monitoring, and some remote troubleshooting, they only work when the network is up.

A Console Server, commonly used as an Out-of-Band Management Solution, ensures that on-site infrastructure is accessible, even during system or network outages. It can be used to reconfigure, reboot and reimage remotely across the internet or WANs. Disruption and downtime are minimized by providing better visibility of the physical environment and the physical status of equipment. This ensures business continuity through improved uptime and efficiencies

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IOLAN Console Servers: A Complete Top-of-Rack Management Solution

A Perle IOLAN Console Server gives your data center managers, IT professionals, and network operations center (NOC) personnel the only serial console server on the market with all of the advanced security functionality needed to easily perform secure remote data center management and out-of-band management of IT assets from anywhere in the world. It is also the ideal solution for large distributed enterprises with multiple branches such as banks, insurance companies, hospitals, utilities, retail, and schools, that may not have IT staff on-site.

A Perle IOLAN Console Server at every IT location, used in combination with our PerleVIEW Central Management Platform deployed in the cloud or on premise, provides secure remote device access and management through a single application. This powerful monitoring and management tool offers a robust suite of intuitive automation tools that empower administrators to seamlessly scale deployments, edit configurations, update firmware, monitor system health, schedule tasks, and automate routine actions – all from the comfort of your preferred location and device.

PerleView centralized management platform access through desktop, laptop, tablet or phone

PerleVIEW lets you:

automate regularly scheduled maintenance tasks, including diagnostics and routine checks for remote troubleshooting
track equipment inventory and see how devices are performing
gather statistics and run reports from network data stored in an SQL database
use scripts to automate tasks such as device deployment, check and update firmware levels, and configuration file distribution
reduce the need for manual intervention and ensure smooth operations across your network.

Featured IOLAN Console Servers

IOLAN SCR Console Servers

Unparalleled Network Resilience

24, 40 or 56 Console Management Ports
RS232 RJ45, Ethernet RJ45, and USB
Optional Cellular access integration

IOLAN SDG L Console Server

Integrated Cellular

1, 2, or 4 RS232/422/485 RJ45 Ports
10/100/1000 RJ45 Ethernet
Integrated Cellular Network Access

IOLAN SDG W Console Server

Integrated Wi-Fi

1, 2, or 4 RS232/422/485 Serial Port
10/100/1000 RJ45 Ethernet
Integrated WiFi Network Access

Manage your remote assets securely and with ease.

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OOBM for Network Resilience

Rapid Incident Response and Isolation: Out-of-band management provides a separate, secure channel for accessing critical IT assets and network equipment. When the primary network connection fails or experiences issues, administrators can still connect remotely via the OOB interface. In the event of a security breach or network attack, OOB networks allow rapid isolation and containment. This capability ensures minimal downtime and helps maintain network integrity, especially in distributed environments where physical access to individual devices is challenging

Enhanced Network Resilience and Redundancy: OOB management allows administrators to configure, reboot, and reset devices when the primary network is unavailable, ensuring continuous operation and minimizing disruptions. Cellular connectivity combined with OOB solutions provides resilience for critical IT assets across various locations, offering rapid recovery and reducing the impact of network incidents.

Laptop in a park using PerleView to access Console Servers through the OOBM network

Establish a Secure Management Plane

Granular Observability and Governance: The management plane offers developers a quick and easy way to achieve granular observability of their applications and the relevant infrastructure. By accessing this plane, developers gain insights into performance metrics, logs, and operational data, allowing them to fine-tune their applications effectively. Additionally, the management plane facilitates governance and policy setting. Developers can manage multiple capabilities within a single workspace, ensuring consistent security policies, access controls, and compliance across their applications.

Out-of-the-Box Security and Scalability: When properly secured, the management plane provides out-of-the-box security features. Developers can easily configure access controls, authentication mechanisms, and encryption protocols. This simplifies security tuning and ensures that only authorized personnel can manage the network devices. It also improves data packet performance on non-management interfaces, contributing to overall network efficiency.

Predictable Failover and Operational Flexibility

In complex data centers, predictable failover is essential for continuous operation and reliability during unexpected failures. When a fault occurs, a predictable failover system seamlessly switches between a wired and wireless management plane without disrupting service. Perle IOLAN Console Servers incorporate standard dynamic routing protocols like RIP, OSPF, BGP, and LACP to provide comfort and familiarity to administrators, enabling efficient design, configuration, and operation of out-of-band networks for remote management.

Operational Flexibility allows for the scaling of infrastructure without significant downtime in complex data centers with distributed architectures. Perle IOLAN Console Servers offer features like multi-path connectivity options and zero-touch deployments, ensuring administrators can maintain control, streamline remote deployments, and prepare for future connectivity requirements while adhering to security and compliance policies.

IOLAN Console Server with LTE and WiFi antenna over world map

Trusted by our Global Customers

When we first start building a new room, we have very little connectivity, but we still need to get switches racked and configured. By placing a Perle Console Server in that room, we can get gear racked and powered immediately. - John Progar, Network Engineer with Rackspace Hosting

After extensive testing, Bet365 standardized on IOLAN Console Servers for reliable Out-Of-Band Management and TACACS authentication of connected Cisco devices, APC switches and servers in Data Centers around the world.

Above all, we are impressed by the stability of the IOLAN Console Servers during operation. As far as I can remember, the IOLANs have been running without a reboot ever being necessary. We are very satisfied. - A member of the Bielefeld IT Service Center team

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Why Choose a Perle Console Server?

Secure Centralized Management

Perle's cloud-based centralized management solution puts all your network and IT infrastructure into a single application and provides secure reliable access and visibility during normal operations and critical network failures. Scalable to suit any business requirement, Cloud Centralized Management reduces human error and guarantees repeatability.

Cisco Compatible Console Server

Perle Console Servers are compatible with Cisco switches, routers and firewalls. Straight cabling to Cisco devices saves time and money during install.

Reliable Console Server

Choose a Console Server that is made from certified components with high MTBF rates that can withstand the harshest environments. An open source platform and enterprise grade security ensures you have the best value in one box. In addition, we provide the best-in-class Lifetime Warranty.

Secure Console Server

Perle Secure Console Servers support all AAA security services used in corporate networks, including TACACS+, RADIUS, LDAP, Kerberos, NIS and RSA. And, to further protect ID’s and passwords from someone ‘snooping’ on the network, SSH/SSL, IPSec VPN, SNMPv3, Telnet and HTTPS secure management sessions are supported.

Technical Support

If you need a technical consultation (by phone or email) to help you choose the best Console Server for your application, Perle is easy to reach and has technical engineers you can talk to. We have sales and technical support staff around the globe to support you when you need it.

Trust

Perle has been providing reliable device connectivity solutions since 1976. That’s over 40 years of experience that businesses around the globe have come to trust to deliver superior connectivity technology for mission critical applications. If network uptime is vitally important to your success, choose quality products. Choose Perle.