{"id":225894,"date":"2024-08-22T09:05:38","date_gmt":"2024-08-22T16:05:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/?page_id=225894"},"modified":"2024-08-26T11:51:08","modified_gmt":"2024-08-26T18:51:08","slug":"best-console-servers-zs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/resources\/best-console-servers-zs\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Console Servers for Data Centers 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Header\/Intro&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_enable_color=&#8221;off&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;50px|0px|30px|0px|false|false&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;36px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1><strong>Best Console Servers for Data Centers in 2024<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_3,1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; max_width=&#8221;80%&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Best-Seriel-Consoles-2022.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Best Seriel Consoles 2022&#8243; title_text=&#8221;Best Seriel Consoles 2022&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Quick Links<\/h3>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 115px;\" border=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#ZPE\">1. ZPE Nodegrid Serial Console Plus (NSCP)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#opengear\">2. Opengear CM8100<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#perle\">3. Perle IOLAN SCG LWM<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#lantronix\">4. Lantronix LM83X<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#vertiv\">5. Vertiv Avocent ACS8000<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Console servers &#8211; also known as <a href=\"https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/what-is-serial-console-zs\/\">serial consoles<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/console-server-switch-zs\/\">console server switches<\/a>, serial console servers, serial console routers, or <a href=\"https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/terminal-servers-zs\/\">terminal servers<\/a> &#8211; are critical for data center infrastructure management. At a bare minimum, they provide unified remote access to data center devices using <a href=\"https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/defining-oob-network-and-oob-management\/\">out-of-band (OOB) management<\/a>, which separates the control plane from the data plane. However, this is just the starting point when it comes to console server best practices The best console servers deliver this and fast, reliable network access, robust security functionality, and support for infrastructure and network automation.<\/p>\n<p>This guide compares the best console servers for data centers so you can choose the right solution for your environment.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Key Takeaway Table&#8221; module_id=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;30px||30px||true|false&#8221; da_popup_slug=&#8221;1&#8243; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; 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text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #339966;\">\u2714<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 2px solid gray; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\u2716<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 2px solid gray; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #339966;\">\u2714<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 2px solid gray; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\u2716<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 2px solid gray; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\u2716<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table style=\"border: 2px solid gray;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Disclaimer: <\/strong>This comparison was written by a 3rd party in collaboration with ZPE Systems using data gathered from publicly available data sheets and admin guides as of 7\/22\/24. A dash (-) indicates that information was not publicly available or we were not able to find it. Please email us if you have corrections or edits or want to review additional attributes: Matrix@zpesystems.com<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Comparing&#8221; module_id=&#8221;2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;619e5519-092b-4937-9640-314fb3a4c094&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;80px||80px||true|false&#8221; top_divider_height=&#8221;43px&#8221; bottom_divider_height=&#8221;45px&#8221; da_popup_slug=&#8221;2&#8243; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; 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_builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|0px|0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>OOB and Networking: <\/strong>The <a href=\"https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/products\/data-center-solutions\/serial-consoles\/\">Nodegrid Serial Console (NSC)<\/a> family of console servers consolidates and streamlines data center management by providing up to 96 serial RJ45 ports in a 1U form factor device (<a href=\"https:\/\/patents.justia.com\/patent\/9905980\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Patent No. 9,905,980<\/a>). The <a href=\"https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/products\/data-center-solutions\/serial-consoles\/nodegrid-serial-console-plus\/\">Nodegrid Serial Console Plus (NSCP)<\/a> model also comes with built-in 4G\/5G LTE and Wi-Fi for failover and OOB management.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Automation: <\/strong>The NSCP supports automation in numerous forms, offering device auto-discovery via network scan and custom probes, extending zero-touch provisioning (ZTP) to other vendors\u2019 end devices, and easily integrating with (or even directly hosting) third-party automation and orchestration solutions. The NSCP runs on the open, Linux-based Nodegrid OS and uses Intel x86 CPUs, allowing it to natively run VM and Docker applications for other vendors\u2019 software. This includes full support for NetOps automation solutions like Ansible, Chef, Docker, and Puppet. Additionally, the vendor-neutral, web-based ZPE Cloud solution provides a unified orchestration platform for efficient management of large and distributed data center infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Security: <\/strong>The NSCP protects the control plane with on-board hardware security features like BIOS protection, TPM 2.0, UEFI Secure Boot, and geofencing. Plus, the embedded firewall offers advanced features like selectable cryptographic protocols and cypher suite levels, multi-site IPsec VPN, AD\/LDAP, RADIUS, TACACS+, and Kerberos authentication, as well as 2FA and SAML 2.0.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>ZPE Nodegrid Serial Console Plus Key Takeaways:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<table style=\"border: 2px solid gray;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background: #358aaf; color: white; border: 2px solid gray; text-align: center;\"><strong>Advantages<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u2022 Up to 96 managed serial ports in a 1U appliance<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Fast OOB with 4G\/5G LTE and Wi-Fi<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Auto-discovery via network scan and custom probes<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Comprehensive security including SAML 2.0<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Supports ZTP and NetOps orchestration tools<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Vendor-neutral orchestration platform<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Intel x86 CPU and lots of RAM for 3rd-party Docker and VM apps<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background: #358aaf; color: white; border: 2px solid gray; text-align: center;\"><strong>Limitations<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"background: #f6f6f6; border: 2px solid gray;\">\u2022 USB ports limited on 96-port version<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<a href=\"https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/products\/schedule-a-nodegrid-demo\/\">Watch a free demo<\/a> to see the NSCP in action![\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/products\/schedule-a-nodegrid-demo\/&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Watch a free demo&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Lantronix Uplogix LM83X&#8221; module_id=&#8221;opengear&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;rgba(33,76,100,0.05)&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;30px||30px||true|false&#8221; da_popup_slug=&#8221;opengear&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|0px|0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text module_id=&#8221;opengear&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Opengear CM8100<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/CM8148_port_a.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;CM8148_port_a&#8221; title_text=&#8221;CM8148_port_a&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; min_height=&#8221;130px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Table&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px|20px|20px|20px|true|true&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>OOB and Networking: <\/strong>The <a href=\"https:\/\/opengear.com\/products\/cm8100-console-server\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Opengear CM8100<\/a> line of Smart OOBTM console servers comes with 16, 32, 48, or 96 (in the 2RU model) serial ports and two USB 2.0 console ports for a maximum of 98 managed devices. Their \u201csmart\u201d OOB solution is so named because it includes automatic port discovery and VLAN support. None of the CM8100 models support cellular access, so OOB and failover are provided via dual LAN ports or dual LAN\/SFP ports. Additionally, it provides some gateway router features like DDNS and DHCP.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Automation: <\/strong>The CM8100 uses ZTP and RESTful APIs for automation, and the embedded Linux operating system is programmable and extensible with third-party integrations. In addition, their Lighthouse management software can be upgraded to the enterprise edition, which supports Docker containers and Python scripts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Security: <\/strong>The CM8100 offers some security features such as IPsec &amp; OpenVPN, SSL tunnels, and Secure Shell (SSHv2), as well as advanced authentication via TACACS+, Kerberos, RADIUS, and more. In addition, the CM8100 provides a stateful firewall with IP filtering and port forwarding. However, it does not support 2FA, SAML 2.0, or multi-site IPsec VPN.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Opengear CM8100 Key Takeaways:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<table style=\"border: 2px solid gray;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background: #358aaf; color: white; border: 2px solid gray; text-align: center;\"><strong>Advantages<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u2022 Automatic port discovery<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Gateway router features<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Extensible OS<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background: #358aaf; color: white; border: 2px solid gray; text-align: center;\"><strong>Limitations<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"background: #f6f6f6; border: 2px solid gray;\">\n<p>\u2022 No cellular access<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 No support for 2FA or SAML 2.0<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Automation and ZTP require Lighthouse Enterprise software upgrade<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]Want to compare other Opengear products? Read our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/opengear-operations-manager-alternative-options\/\">Opengear Alternatives for the OM2200 and OM1200<\/a>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/opengear-operations-manager-alternative-options\/&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Read our guide&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Opengear CM8100&#8243; module_id=&#8221;perle&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;30px||30px||true|false&#8221; da_popup_slug=&#8221;perle&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|0px|0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Perle IOLAN SCG LWM<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/iolan-scrc-with-perleview-450&#215;330-1.png&#8221; alt=&#8221;iolan-scrc-with-perleview-450\u00d7330&#8243; title_text=&#8221;iolan-scrc-with-perleview-450\u00d7330&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Table&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|0px|0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>OOB and Networking: <\/strong>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.perle.com\/products\/iolan-scglwm-console-server.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Perle IOLAN SCG LWM<\/a> console server is a robust solution that can be customized with on-board Wi-Fi, integrated V.92 model failover, and built-in 4G LTE failover. It has a modular design that supports any mix-and-match combination of 16 serial RJ45 or 3.0 interface cards up to 48 total ports.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Automation: <\/strong>The IOLAN SCG LWM has the least impressive internal hardware on our list, with an underpowered 500 MHz core 32-bit ARM processor and little storage or memory headroom for automation. It supports zero-touch provisioning and auto-discovery via LLDP (Link Layer Discovery Protocol), but does not integrate with third-party automation or orchestration solutions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Security: <\/strong>Perle IOLAN console servers come with an embedded firewall and security features such as two-factor authentication (2FA), remote RADIUS, TACACS+, and LDAP authentication, and both IPsec VPN and OpenVPN.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Perle IOLAN SCG LWM Key Takeaways:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<table style=\"border: 2px solid gray;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background: #358aaf; color: white; border: 2px solid gray; text-align: center;\"><strong>Advantages<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u2022 Wi-Fi, dial-up, and 4G LTE failover<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Comprehensive firewall and security features<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 ZTP and LLDP auto-discovery<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Modular mix-and-match interface cards<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background: #358aaf; color: white; border: 2px solid gray; text-align: center;\"><strong>Limitations<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"background: #f6f6f6; border: 2px solid gray;\">\n<p>\u2022 Very limited CPU, RAM, and flash storage<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 No third-party integrations with Docker, etc.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Perle IOLAN SCG LWM&#8221; module_id=&#8221;lantronix&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;rgba(33,76,100,0.05)&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;30px||30px||true|false&#8221; da_popup_slug=&#8221;lantronix&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|0px|0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Lantronix LM83X<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/LM83X.png&#8221; alt=&#8221;LM83X&#8221; title_text=&#8221;LM83X&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Table&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px|20px|20px|20px|true|true&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>OOB and Networking: <\/strong>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lantronix.com\/products\/lm83x\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lantronix (formerly Uplogix) LM83X<\/a> console server comes with three expansion bays for a total of 104 managed serial devices. It uses 4G LTE cellular, V.92 modem, fiber, DSL, or satellite interfaces for OOB and failover, providing a lot of flexibility for data centers in hard-to-reach areas.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Automation: <\/strong>The LM83X has 256 GB of NVMe storage, but its ARM CPU architecture prevents it from running VMs, Docker containers, and third-party automation and orchestration solutions. The LM83X and connected devices can be managed with the Lantronix Control Center on-premises software, which includes comprehensive device monitoring capabilities and some automation and playbook capabilities. However, it does not support any third-party automation tools or custom scripts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Security: <\/strong>The LM83X comes with some built-in security features, including secure SSH tunnels, remote authentication via LDAP, RADIUS, or TACACS+, and IP and caller ID filtering. 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It uses 4G LTE connectivity for WAN, OOB, and failover, and has ports for environmental sensors to provide visibility into data center operating conditions. Its minimum port speeds are faster than average, at 1200 bps. Avocent console servers come with an updated Linux OS and the proprietary DSViewTM software to help you manage and monitor your OOB solution. This includes console event logging and notifications, such as \u201cdying gasp\u201d alarms when systems unexpectedly lose power.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Automation: <\/strong>The ACS8000\u2019s internal hardware leaves little headroom to grow and is optimized for cost. It has a dual-core ARM 766MHz CPU and a maximum of 16 GB RAM and 16 GB flash storage. 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