ZPE Systems NodeGrid Serial Console™
Resilient Retail & Remote Office IT Infrastructure Management
Retail, Remote Office and POP environments normally do not have dedicated IT support staff available. So who will monitor and
repair network and server downtime issues? Can your business afford to turn away customers or let employees sit idle during
network or server downtime events?
ZPE Systems’ NodeGrid Serial Console (NSC) provides smart, consolidated out-of-band access and control of your retail and
remote office IT equipment. In case your store’s router goes down, NSC automatically senses the network failure and activates your
choice of cellular modem, over a cellular carrier and mobile plan of your choice. ZPE does not lock you into one or two
predetermined cellular providers.
NSC simultaneously provision a
seamless SSL VPN experience
with your choice of static,
dynamic or private IP address –
so you don’t have to wonder
what your store’s new IP
address is during a severe IT
breakdown event. ZPE’s Instant
SSL VPN creates a tunnel back
to corporate with the same exact
IP address as before so your
customers and employees are
no worse for wear.
In fact, NSC offers more than
just SSL client & server VPN
capability to retail and remote
office customers. Want to
consolidate IT hardware in each
store? Add backup capability?
Add more IP addresses, Wi-Fi
and networking capacity?
Retail and remote sites benefit from NodeGrid Serial Console’s unique features
below, not available from competitors’ consoles:
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Enterprise graded cellular modem - your choice of carrier, model, features and plans.
Ideal for network failover and redundancy at globally distributed remote offices and retail
stores.
Gateway and routing (IP forwarding) capability - intelligent multiple routing table
algorithm for physical network or logical network fail over detection.
DHCP server – provides extra IPs for your remote site on regular or emergency basis – or
replaces your current router altogether.
Firewall – built-in and turns on with a checkbox.
Power control and monitoring – get alerts on suboptimal IT device health before POS
malfunctions occur and repair faults automatically. Preventive medicine is the best kind.
Security – built with selectable 1024-bit encrypted cryptographic protocols and selectable
cypher suite levels. Support X.509 SSH certificates, Local, AD/LDAP, RADIUS, TACACS+,
Kerberos authentication, system configuration checksum, system event syslog and more.
Docker and scripting apps – bulk up your stores’ customer services by deploying your
own in-store DNS Server Docker app (customer-store interactive Wi-Fii), NFS Docker app
for extra storage use (CCTV or product display playback), or any other new scripts/apps
which increase in-store profitability, YOY.
Wi-Fi hostspot ready - start beaming your own Wi-Fi antenna into your NodeGrid unit.
Perfect for the far corners of your data galaxy.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Fast remote hands troubleshooting of
retail and remote office server,
network and storage issues.
• Dedicated central office staff quickly
triage and solve IT issues, greatly
reducing the need for on-site IT staff
at retail and remote office sites.
• 24x7 access to IT assets via your
choice of cellular provider. ZPE
doesn’t lock you into one or two predetermined carriers. Choose any
carrier regionally and globally based
on availability, reception and cost.
• Seamless enterprise level security,
networking continuity and access to
your IT devices.
Sales Contact: USA: +1 844 497 3797 (toll free) | EMEA: +31 61591 6693
JPN: +81 3 5738 1339 | BRZ: +55 47 9161 6262 | IND: +91 837 680 7021
sales@zpesystems.com www.zpesystems.com
NodeGrid Serial Console™
FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
Accessibility
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Dual Gigabit Ethernet ports with Multiple Routing Table and Fail
Over to 4G/LTE USB modem, Wi-Fi hotspot and console port
Port Access
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Direct access by port name, TCP port, device name and IPv4/IPv6
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High performance port login: <1 sec on SSH, <3 sec on Telnet
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1,000 simultaneous sessions (20 concurrent users per port
simultaneously @ 115,200 bps per port with the 48-port model)
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Port sharing
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Command line interface (CLI)
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Port custom field support, port icon configuration, port search
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Serial port clustering across multiple serial console servers
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DeviceURL™ bookmarks, FireTrail™ secure tunnels
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Break-over SSH support
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Compatible pin-outs for multiple vendors’ serial ports
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Power Management integration within serial session
System Management
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Extensible automated control based on actionable real-time data
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Web GUI management portal, command line interface (CLI), Linux
root shell, SNMP
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Zero Touch Provisioning for configuration and firmware updates
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Multiple and customizable user levels of access
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Auto-discovery via network scan and hostname serial port scan
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NTP support, global time zone support
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Network Failover to 4G/LTE USB and Wi-Fi hotspot USB
Security
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X.509 SSH certificate support
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Selectable 1024-bit encrypted cryptographic protocols: TLSv1.2,
TLSv1.1, TLSv1
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Selectable cypher suite levels: high, medium, low, custom
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Local, AD/LDAP, RADIUS, TACACS+, Kerberos authentication
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Local, backup-user authentication support
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User-access lists per port
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Group/role-based authorization: AD/LDAP, RADIUS, TACACS+
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Port access, power access, appliance privilege
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IP packet and security filtering, configurable IP forwarding support
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SSL VPN - Client and Server
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System configuration checksum, System event syslog
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Custom security with secure default settings
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Strong password enforcement
Access Protocols
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HTTPS, SSHv2; optional HTTP, Telnet and SSHv1
Device View Options
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Tree, Table, Geo Map, Node and WEB with NodeIQ™ natural
language search
Managed Power Devices
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Vendor neutral PDU support
Data Logging and Notification
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Local port buffering – 20 MB per port
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Local, NFS, syslog, off-line data logging
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Time stamp and rotation for data logging
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Event destination: email, syslog, local
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Notification: syslog, email
Operating System
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Built-in 64-bit Linux kernel 3.14 and Yocto-based CustomKit™ SDK
Power Specifications
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Single or Dual AC: 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
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Dual DC: -48 VDC Typical (± 20%)
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Power consumption 45 W (on 96 ports)
Alarm
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Buzzer for audible alarms. Alarm will sound if one of the power
supplies is OFF on dual power supply models . Configurable.
Warranty
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3 year limited warranty
CPU & Storage
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Intel Atom x86_64 dual core @ 1.75 GHz
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4GB of DDR3 DRAM
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32GB FLASH (MSATA SSD)
Interfaces
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16, 32, 48, 96 RS-232 serial ports on RJ45 @ 230,400 bps
max/port.
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2 Gigabit (10/100/1000BT) Ethernet interfaces on RJ45 or
optionally 2 SFP Fiber 1/2.5/10GB compatible
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1 RS-232 serial console port on RJ45
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1 USB 3.0 Host and 2 USB 2.0 Hosts on Type A connector
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1 HDMI output port
Physical
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Front-Rear mounting brackets
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Size (L x W x H): 443 x 312 x 43 mm (17.4 x 12.3 x 1.7 in), 1U
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Weight: 4.9 kg (10.8 lb), depending on options
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Shipping weight: 9.5 kg (20.9 lb)
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Shipping (L x W x H): 600 x 440 x 210 mm (23.6 x 17.3 x 8.3 in)
Environmental
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Operation: 0 to 50° C (32 to 122° F), 20-90% RH, non-cond.
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Storage: -20 to 67° C (-4 to 153° F), 10-90% RH, non-cond.
Safety
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UL 60950-1 (US), CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1 (Canada),
EN 60950-1 (EU), IEC 60950-1 (International)
Emissions and Immunity
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FCC Class A (US), CE Class A - EN 50022, EN 55024 (EU)
ICES-003 Class A (Canada), VCCI Class A (Japan)
Front
Back
Model shown is a 96-Port Dual AC Power Supply version.
ORDERING INFORMATION
Ports
16
32
48
96
Options
Edition SKU
Single AC
NSC-T16-STND-SAC
Dual AC
NSC-T16-STND-DAC
Dual DC
NSC-T16-STND-DDC
Single AC
NSC-T32-STDN-SAC
Dual AC
NSC-T32-STND-DAC
Dual DC
NSC-T32-STND-DDC
Single AC
NSC-T48-STND-SAC
Dual AC
NSC-T48-STND-DAC
Dual DC
NSC-T48-STND-DDC
Single AC - Fiber
NSC-T48-STND-SAC-SFP
Dual AC - Fiber
NSC-T48-STND-DAC-SFP
Dual DC - Fiber
NSC-T48-STND-DDC-SFP
Single AC
NSC-T96-STND-SAC
Dual AC
NSC-T96-STND-DAC
Dual DC
NSC-T96-STND-DDC
Single AC - Fiber
NSC-T96-STND-SAC-SFP
Dual AC - Fiber
NSC-T96-STND-DAC-SFP
Dual DC - Fiber
NSC-T96-STND-DDC-SFP
Deluxe upgrade: Quad core CPU @ 1.9GHz, 8GB RAM, 64GB+ SSD.
Sales Contact: USA: +1 844 497 3797 (toll free) | EMEA: +31 61591 6693
JPN: +81 3 5738 1339 | BRZ: +55 47 9161 6262 | IND: +91 837 680 7021
sales@zpesystems.com www.zpesystems.com
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property of their respective owners. Specifications subject to change without notice. Rev 201506.