Dax partners Perle for IOLAN servers

BANGALORE, INDIA: Dax Networks, in partnership with Perle, provider of serial and I/O connectivity solutions, is launching IOLAN Secure Console Servers. Priced at Rs 1,23,880/-, an IOLAN Secure Console Server comes with advanced security functionality to perform secure remote data centre management and helps IT managers reduce costs and cut downtime.

IOLAN Secure Console Servers (SCS) will enable administrators to securely access remote serial console ports on equipment such as Private Branch Exchange (PBX), servers, routers, LAN switches, UPS, network storage equipment and security appliances through an IP network.

The IOLAN SCS series is the most advanced series of multi-port console servers available in the market. Delivering the highest level of reliability and performance in a 1U form factor, IOLAN SCS offer robust security, flexibility and next generation IP technology, ideal for managing remote equipments via their serial console ports. Available in 8, 16, 32 and 48 port sizes, the IOLAN SCS series has the right fit for all the serial application needs.

Commenting on the product, Subashini Prabhakar, chief technology manager, Dax Networks said, “Dax is now all set to launch end-to-end Networking Infrastructure Solutions which are tailor-made for the Indian market in terms of technology and cost efficiency. Device management products form a part of network infrastructure solutions. Dax is keen to leverage its strategic partner Perle’s dominance on serial to IP product solutions worldwide. The focus on IOLAN SCS is a precursor to the launch of Dax’s Data Acquisition & Device Management Solutions in India.”

Highlights of the Product:

Anytime (Round the Clock) Management of Data centre

IOLAN SCS help administrators to manage the data centre anytime 24X7 at remote and central sites. IOLAN SCS with built-in dual Ethernet and Redundant Path technology provide assured serial console port access, offering the most reliable solution for managing data centre and remote branch equipment.

By using encryption technologies, IOLAN SCS protect sensitive and confidential data from a serial device before being sent across a corporate Intranet or public Internet. For compatibility with peer encryption devices, all of the major encryption ciphers such as AES, 3DES; RC4, RC2 and CAST128 are fully supported.

Anywhere management of Data centre

IOLAN SCS provide anywhere remote management and help to control nitty-gritty of the data centre. For example: one can sit in Bangalore and troubleshoot the devices located at Brazil.

For remote administrators that require access from home, on the road or in the event of a total network failure, an optional IOLAN V.92 modem card delivers a solid, integrated solution with direct phone line attachment via its onboard RJ11 jack. In IOLAN SCS, data management information is protected through standard encryption tools such as Secure Shell (SSH) and Secure Sockets Layer (SSL). Access by authorized users is assured via