Powersports Management

As the network infrastructure continues to grow to keep up with the demands of modern day business, the number of out-of-band infrastructure (OOBI) management devices increases. This equipment (console servers, KVMs and remote power managers) is used to manage data center devices such as servers, routers, switches, PBXs, UPSs, and even building access utilities through their serial ports. And now, managing the management equipment is becoming a challenge. The SecureLinx Management Appliance (SLM) is a ‘master control center’ that seamlessly integrates equipment connected by console servers, KVMs and remote power managers. Through a centralized point of access and common interface, it enables administrators to quickly and easily access equipment anywhere in the enterprise with just a few mouse clicks. The SLM simplifies administration by offering multiplatform client access through a standard web browser for a single point of consolidated access with simplified views to OOBI management devices and attached equipment. This centralized authentication minimizes administrative burdens. And, since user account information is maintained in one place, there is no need to maintain separate user-names/passwords for each management device. Users can also be remotely authenticated using LDAP, RADIUS and NIS. Streamlining overall operations reduces administration and maintenance costs. With consolidated remote access, network administrators can more quickly isolate and access problem equipment. This can minimize the impact on system availability, employee productivity and company sales. Additionally, the SLM reduces total cost of ownership for data center equipment. Automated firmware deployment tools also reduce time and labor. The SLM helps IT departments more easily adhere to corporate security policies. As a proxy between administrators and OOBI management devices, access is well defined and easily controlled, particularly where access is required outside a firewall

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