ServSwitch CX Quad IP SAM Serial Console

The ServSwitch CX Quad IP supports Console Server access to multiple devices (such as dedicated specialist servers, Ethernet switches, IP routers, etc.) that are connected to it via their RS-232 serial ports. Authorised global users can switch to any of the connected devices and access them using either the Telnet or SSH (Secure SHell) protocols.

This special serial console SAM is used to connect each console device to the ServSwitch CX Quad IP.
Each serial console SAM is connected to the unit using a CATx cable as usual. On its other side, each Console SAM has a DB9 female RS-232 serial connection to link it to the server device.

All 16 ports of the ServSwitch CX Quad IP can be used solely with Console SAMs, solely with KVM SAMs or a mixture of the two types, as follows:
a) If the entire unit is used solely for console connections then all 16 ports can be used with Console SAMs. With the Options port also set into Console Server mode, that provides a total of 17 possible console connections.
b) If at least one KVM SAM is also used, then the maximum number of Console SAMs that may be fitted falls slightly to a total of 13 (the Options port is still useable as an extra console connection).
Note: If a KVM SAM is replaced by a Console SAM, the ServSwitch CX Quad IP unit must be rebooted or reset.

Authorised global users can use either Telnet or SSH (SSH is the preferable option because it creates secure connections) to connect with any of the console ports of the ServSwitch CX Quad IP.

connectors — (1) RJ-45; (1) DB9 RS232/V.24