Out-of-Band Management: AI-Driven Automation and Console Access for Enterprise Networks
While enterprise networks vary widely in form and function, good network management is always essential. Lantronix’s complete out-of-band portfolio enables you to choose a console server sized to each deployment, the type of OOB link and the types of serial console connections needed. Our single pane of glass management platform provides the remote access, reporting and compliance needed for enterprise networks.
You can also choose between traditional remote console access and AI-driven out-of-band (OOB) management — an expert system using rules-based AI to recover and mitigate network infrastructure securely, reliably, and automatically. Able to secure access to remote gear during an outage, it also automates many daily tasks that can unnecessarily consume much of a network admin’s day.
Increase Network Resiliency with Out-of-Band Management
Lantronix LM-Series console servers collect data through serial connections to managed devices. This rich diagnostic data feeds a rules-based policy engine to determine if a parameter is in or out of specification. Lantronix can then either automatically resolve the incident based on pre-approved automated operations or communicate information back to centralized IT staff through traditional NOC management tools. All of this happens in less time than most standard management tools take to find the problem and often before users even knew there was an issue.
The console server used to be like an insurance policy – something you bought but hoped to never use. Today, using an out-of-band link for network management is highly recommended by top federal security agencies including the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency and the National Security Agency. In addition to reducing cybersecurity risks, the Lantronix LM-Series provides advanced automation that makes day-to-day network management easier and more secure.
Automate Your Enterprise Network Management With Out-of-Band Console Servers
Using Lantronix out-of-band console servers for your network management channel opens unique opportunities for automation that are simply not available with other console server vendors. Lantronix console servers deliver granular authorization that integrate with your existing access controls as well as automated change management functions including the ability to store multiple config and OS files with local backups to enable automated rollback of failed config changes. A Lantronix out-of-band console server is not an insurance policy; it’s a platform for improving network management.
Speed Up Your Out-of-Band Deployment With Zero-Touch Provisioning
All of the console servers in the Lantronix out-of-band management portfolio can be deployed with zero-touch provisioning, enabling you to get up and running faster. For the LM-Series devices, plug-and-play setup in the field utilizes the Lantronix Control Center to apply standard configurations once, then deploy to multiple remote LMs. For SLC and EMG devices, Lantronix Percepxion for Networking easily provisions remote devices.
Simplify Cellular Out-of-Band Deployment with Lantronix
Cellular out-of-band is today’s most common and reliable channel for OOB links. While speeds have increased greatly and options like Cat-M1 modems provide far-reaching signals delivering reliability even deep in network closets, navigating SIM cards, cellular contracts, and APNs can be a challenge. With the deep engineering experience built into the cellular OOB of Level Technical Services and Lantronix Connectivity Services, Lantronix can get your out-of-band management up and running faster, easier and with fewer headaches.
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Advanced Serial Console Servers Deliver Automation for Outages and Everyday Network Management
The Power of NOC-Based Network Management Software in the Rack
The Lantronix LM-Series is based on the idea (and patent!) that by deploying network management software into the rack alongside infrastructure devices such as routers, switches, firewalls, servers, etc., (basically anything with a console port), and then managing them over that serial console port would remove the weaknesses of traditional NOC-based network security management (NSM) tools. That weakness? They rely on the network itself to manage network devices.
Lantronix’s out-of-band connection removes the dependence on the network by ensuring a secondary link to network gear. It also removes management traffic from the network. Separating production and management traffic is generally considered to be a safer way to manage networks by experts who know including the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency and the National Security Agency.
The LM-series out-of-band options are modular, enabling you to use the right fit for each site:
- Cellular (global options include LTE for bandwidth, and CatM1 for deep signal penetration)
- Dial-up
- Fiber
- Even LEO satellite over an Iridium modem
A Serial Console Server as a Platform for Network Management Automation
Lantronix’s LM-Series console servers are the fifth generation of purpose-built network management automation devices. With resilient out-of-band access, onboard processing / storage and LMOS software, the LM83X and LM80 serial console servers are deployed in enterprises worldwide ranging from ultra-secure military and financial networks to downtime-intolerant networks in healthcare and energy.
Out of the box, the LM-Series installs with zero-touch deployment including easy creation of user groups and management connections through the Lantronix Control Center. The Control Center is a single pane of glass for not only managing your LM-series devices, but also for automating management of each of the connected network infrastructure devices.
Not Just Reporting Downtime in Your Network, Recovering Automatically
Cisco defines artificial intelligence (AI) in networking as functionality “that gives computers human-like intelligence when performing a task. When applied to complex IT operations, AI assists with making better, faster decisions and enabling process automation.”
Monitoring managed devices over the console port at a default of every 30 seconds compared to traditional NSM polling frequencies of 15 minutes or longer means that when a device has an issue, the LM-series is going to know about it before the NOC. With an integrated rules engine, the LM serial console server can follow the same runbook steps as an onsite admin.
An expert system using rules-based AI to recover and mitigate network infrastructure securely, reliably, and automatically, the LM deploys in the rack with network infrastructure. Automated IPSLA tests can triage and isolate where the problem is occurring in the network. Then the LM can alarm (in-band or out-of-band to NOC tools) and take actions just like an admin. From clearing an interface, cycling power, even recovering a router in ROMmon state, all of this can happen automatically and often before traditional tools even know there is a problem. Think of it as machine-to-machine network management.
Lantronix LM-Series AI-driven console servers collect data through serial connections to managed devices. This rich diagnostic data feeds a rules-based policy engine to determine if a parameter is in or out of specification. Lantronix can then either automatically resolve the incident based on pre-approved automated operations or communicate information back to centralized IT staff through traditional NOC management tools. All of this happens in less time than most standard management tools take to find the problem and often before users even knew there was an issue.
Console Access
Flexible Options for Remote Console Devices to Access Remote Network Gear
In-Band and Out-of-Band Solutions for Console Access to Gear Anywhere in Your Network
The Lantronix SLC and EMG Series console servers provide secure access to IT equipment with RS-232 and USB console ports, which minimizes deployment headaches and downtime. Remote console devices including the SLC 8000, EMG 8500 and EMG 7500 provide resilience and intelligence across all deployments, streamlining remote network management, server and power infrastructure in data centers and remote environments.
Network Resilience Through Access to Your Entire Remote Infrastructure
Access SLC and EMG device ports via Telnet/SSH or a Web browser-based console client without any proprietary software. Leverage the command line interface of most IT equipment for reconfiguring, rebooting and reloading firmware from a single point of contact. This can be done over an in-band network with dual Gigabit Ethernet connections for both public and management networks or through out-of-band connections including dial-up and cellular connectivity. Securely access and control a wide variety of IT and network equipment, including Linux, Unix or Windows® servers, routers, switches, firewalls, PBXs, UPSs and even building access devices through their serial ports.
Modular Design: Deploy What You Need at Each Location
The modular chassis built into the SLC 8000 and EMG 8500 console servers give you options on the types and number of ports you deploy on your remote console device. It can be all RS-232 or a mix of USB console connections depending on your gear. You can also add ports as needed, up to 48 with the SLC 8000 or up to 8 with the EMG 8500.
Single-Port KVM Solutions
When it comes to remote management of servers and computers, the Lantronix Spider™ series delivers enterprise-class single-port KVM-over-IP in a small, competitively priced form factor. With secure access and device management, Spider reduces downtime and maintenance windows in geographically distributed IT equipment with:
- Flexible, scalable, and affordable CAT-5-based remote access
- Enterprise-class device management with Percepxion Cloud Management Platform
- Unique, “Zero-U” footprint: rack mount saves space and cabling headaches
The Spider-series is deployed in data centers, corporate or university campuses, large office buildings, branch offices, manufacturing facilities, and test & development labs. Two versions are available, both with SKUs to support USB or PS2 keyboard/mouse.
Secure Remote Access
A Bidirectional Communication Channel from a Network Operations Center (NOC) to a Remote Site
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