The DCB Access Switch is an ASCII character controlled switch used to connect one to six RS-232 async control devices to 4 to 152 async ports. Connection is made by entering the port number or port name. Disconnection is via entering a control code or lowering an RS-232 control lead. Either the port being controlled or the originating control port can lower a control lead to force a disconnect.
The DCB Access Switch enables remote management of any RS-232 controlled device. Access Switches are commonly used to provide remote management on Cisco and Bay Network routers, HP and 3Com LAN hubs and switches, various brands of DSUs, UPS and T-1 channel banks, as well as remote access to minicomputers and UNIX servers. If using in-band network management (with or without SNMP), you can't get into the equipment at the most critical time when your network is down! By also using an Access Switch along with a dial-in modem, you are assured of a direct route to all remote equipment for troubleshooting and reconfiguration with only one modem phone line.
Commonly used to provide remote management on Cisco and Bay Network routers, HP and 3Com LAN hubs and switches,
various brands of DSUs, UPS and T-1 channel banks, as well as remote access to minicomputers and UNIX servers.
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