I am a computer forensics specialist. One of the things I must do on a constant basis is keep up with technology: my worth to my clients is what I know.
I was interested in this product because of how it integrates into the burgeoning Internet of Things. In the not distant future, everything of significance will be tied to the internet. Home thermostats and refrigerators to the massive air conditioners on buildings and hundreds of thousands of other devices.
The Avocent is not intended to turn on your table lamp, but will certainly connect to your building’s lighting system and allow its manufacturer to remotely access it, examine it for problems and repair them. As the manufacturer describes it: “These console servers offer the performance and reliability necessary to efficiently access and manage IT assets such as servers (UNIX, Linux and Solaris), routers, switches, public branch exchange (PBX) telecommunications equipment (DSU/CSU) and serial power devices.” If you’re not familiar with large-scale network administration, that’s just about everything you’d need to talk with at one time or another.
The unit has no applicability in SOHO environments: it is strictly for the big guys. It is compatible with more than 20 different brands of network devices, such as Cisco, Dell, HP, IBM and Juniper. The list of features is too long to summarize in this review, so the potential user should review the material on the Vertiv site for full details.
This is an extraordinarily powerful device and I envy those who have a network large enough to put it through its paces. As noted, my primary interest stems from my work in computer forensics. For people like myself, this device can be a valuable source of forensic information through its logs. Considering the increasing number of mandatory compliance regulations on the state and federal level, the built-in logs and scripting capability could be valuable compliance tools.
Jerry
| Operation Mode | ON-ON |
|---|---|
| Current Rating | 0.29 Amps |
| Operating Voltage | 48 Volts (AC) |
| Contact Type | Normally Open |
| Connector Type | Plug In |
| Brand | Avocent |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 22 x 13.5 x 7.5 inches |
| Contact Material | Copper |
| International Protection Rating | IP40 |
| Number of Positions | 1 |
| Lower Temperature Rating | 14 Degrees Fahrenheit |
| Upper Temperature Rating | 140 Degrees Fahrenheit |
| Control Method | Remote |
| Connectivity Protocol | Ethernet |
| Color | Black |
| Wattage | 11 watts |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| RAM | 1000 MB |
| Number of USB 2.0 Ports | 8 |
