Introduction
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Overview
The AlterPath ACS family of advanced console servers is a 1U device that
serves as a single access point for using and administering servers and other
devices. The following figure shows the front of the ACS with its two
PCMCIA card slots.
Figure 1-1: ACS Front with PCMCIA Card Slots
The following figure shows the back of an ACS16 with its Serial, Ethernet,
and Console ports.
Figure 1-2: ACS Back with Connectors
Product Models and Configurations
There are two models of the AlterPath ACS based on the number of power
supplies, and five models based on the number of serial ports. In addition
there are -48VDC single or dual power supply models available, which are
used in certain countries and industries.
The following table shows the available configurations. See Appendix A for
hardware specifications.
Administering Users of Connected Devices Page 25
Power Management Page 26
Table 1-1: Model Numbers and Configuration Options
Model Number Serial Ports Single Power Supply
Part Number
Dual Power Supply
Part Number
AlterPath ACS4
4 ATP0170 ATP0180