Cyclades Expands Intelligent Power Management Line

Enterprise Networks & Servers, Feb 2004

Cyclades Corp., a data center fault management company that minimizes unplanned downtime, has introduced the AlterPath PMlO and PM20, expanding its product line of Intelligent Power Distribution Units (IPDUs) with two new units that enable remote power control of servers and network gear. When used in conjunction with Cyclades console servers, the AlterPath PM10 and PM20 each deliver management capabilities and faster problem solving by integrating console access and power control into one single interface.

IT professionals can remotely power off, power on and reboot network devices using the same console management session from any location via telnet, secure Shell (SSHv2), or through a secure Web session. The products, which support 12OV with 15, 20 or 30 Amps, also provide accurate power measurement of each IPDU so temperature or current thresholds can be more easily monitored.

"Integrated power and console management makes operational and financial sense as data centers continue to become more complex and need to automate," said Daniel Dalarossa, Cyclades CEO. "Influenced by this trend and Cyclades' reputation for dependability, our surge in sales of the AlterPath PM8 IPDUs further encouraged us to create these new models. Customers now have even more choice to remotely access and manage their data center infrastructure from a central point using any of our console servers and power units."

All interactions are conducted over a secure path due to the security features in Cyclades console servers. SSHv2, RADIUS authentication, IP filtering and user access list per port, allow data center managers and system administrators to remotely manage the network and servers.

The AlterPath PMlO and PM20 also deliver real-time global current monitoring of all connected devices via the user interface screen or locally through an LED digital display. Users can set a current alarm threshold that, once exceeded, will have the AlterPath PM10 and PM20 sound an alarm or send a notification message to the user.

The AlterPath PMlO and PM20 also incorporates a sequential power-up feature that prevents all power outlet receptacles from turning on at once, eliminating the potential of current surges that could render the equipment inoperable.

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