Expand the management capabilities of the PTXL with the PT49 to remotely manage both servers and network equipment units. The PT49 connects to a PTXL via an RS-232 serial link to provide remote console management as well as remote power management of each connected device.

The PT49 provides secure in-band and out-of-band access to RS-232 console ports and maintenance ports on UNIX servers, routers and any other network elements which have a serial console port. System administrators can access the PT49 by logging into the PTXL via TCP/IP network using Telnet, or out-of-band via modem or local terminal. After contacting the unit, simple, menu-driven commands are then used to connect to serial maintenance ports or select configuration parameters.

The Pass-Thru Port Access integrates secure, in-band and/or out-of-band serial connections to the console ports of up to 16 internetworking devices for remote problem determination. The serial console is the only universal out-of-band management media for all the equipment in the data center. Access servers for remote monitoring and communications for applications such as BIOS configuration, boot-prompt level access or remote configuration. Or, connect to the configuration port (console or auxiliary port) on network equipment such as routers, switches, hubs and access servers.

Especially useful for accessing Customer Premise Equipment (CPE), the PT49 is ideal for servers and routers in remote wiring closets, providing access to both reboot a remote device to connect to its console port to monitor its boot-up process and ensure it returns to an operational state.