An Auto-switching Serial Console Server with USB Connectivity for Next-gen IT Solutions

Fremont, CA, August 18, 2016 – ZPE Systems unveils NodeGrid Serial Console T48S, a next generation serial console server featuring USB connectivity and auto-switching technology. Available in 16, 32, and 48 port configurations, NodeGrid T48S detects and reconfigures serial device pin-outs on-the-fly, eliminating the need for expensive dongles and cumbersome adapters.

“NodeGrid T48S is the ideal solution for a serial console refresh. Auto-switching capabilities mean you can leave existing cabling in-tact and simply replace legacy units with the NodeGrid T48S – It will self-configure as a direct console server replacement,” said Arnaldo Zimmermann, CEO, ZPE Systems. “The new T48S saves setup and configuration time, lowers cabling costs and gives the user freedom to access and manage new deployments based on current pin-outs, while retaining legacy serial cable support. Customers can now replace legacy consoles and add support of next-gen devices via USB console ports – NodeGrid T48S delivers unprecedented flexibility and processing power within a single 1U solution.”

NodeGrid T48S can be configured with a high performance CPU and memory upgrades, making it the ideal host for additional services such as Docker apps, custom scripts, monitoring, data-point collectors, IoT, NFV applications and more.

NodeGrid T48S’ patented technology makes it the most advanced serial console on an x86-64bit hardware platform available. Full Linux support, NodeGrid OS, server-like performance and extensibility, USB support and auto-switching capabilities make NodeGrid T48S adoption simple. NodeGrid T48S comes with 14 USB ports for a variety of connections – serial over USB, storage, cellular modem, Wi-Fi, or Ethernet. Plug-and-play compatibility to legacy serial consoles, direct connectivity to current IT devices, and the integrated USB console support for future IT devices make NodeGrid T48S the most flexible all-in-one choice.

Specifications

• Intel-based server-like hardware platform
• 16, 32, and 48 auto-switching serial ports – Cisco or legacy pin-out. No adapters or dongles
• 14 USB ports for serial console, storage, cellular modem, Wi-Fi, or Ethernet
• HTML5 Browser-in-a-Container^™ for multi-viewers – No Java
• Zero-Touch Provisioning to simplify setup and configuration
• Ethernet, cellular and Wi-Fi connectivity – with network failover to the cellular carrier of your choice
• Industry-first security measures: TPM, SSL VPN, IPsec, Firewall, System Configuration Checksum^™
• x86 64-bit Linux, Docker apps, NFV, and shell scripting
• Choice of Puppet or Chef orchestration
• Vendor-neutral power management
• Natural language asset search

NodeGrid T48S is readily available for ordering.

A BMC management platform inspired by the Open Compute Project

Las Vegas, NV, July 11th, 2016 — ZPE Systems unveiled NodeGrid Service Processor TM at Cisco Live! 2016 – An IPMI, BMC and IoT management solution geared towards servers, storage, power, sensors, IoT and Open Compute Project (OCP) compliant devices. NodeGrid Service Processor has been perfected to provide secure, hyperscale remote access and control to management ports of IPMI, BMC, IoT and other network capable IT devices, regardless of vendor.

“IPMI management ports are constantly attacked for their weak credentials and security vulnerabilities. In addition, Java viewers require a compatibility downgrade to match platform versions, leaving them exposed to previously patched vulnerabilities. NodeGrid Service Processor alleviates those issues by creating network separation, securing the IPMI management ports from exploitation. NodeGrid also uses an HTML5 viewer, addressing the security issues Java based KVM viewers have.” said Arnaldo Zimmermann, CEO of ZPE Systems.

ZPE Systems NodeGrid Service Processor comes equipped with 48x 1GbE ports, 4x 10Gb SFP+ ports, a fast quad-core Intel CPU, Broadcom’s Helix 4 switching architecture, and built-in 32GB flash storage. NodeGrid Service Processor is integrated with the latest 64-bit Linux OS – This combination enables lightning-fast response times and provides secure and reliable in-band and out-of-band vendor-neutral device management.

NodeGrid Service Processor serves as the gatekeeper between the management network and the management ports of IPMI, BMC, PDU’s, virtual serial, SDN, VM’s and IoT devices. NodeGrid Service Processor provides secure access, safeguards management port credentials and is ready to manage OpenBMC devices.

NodeGrid Service Processor comes equipped with ZPE Systems’ premium NodeGrid OS features, including:

• HTML5 viewer (No Java) for IPMI SoL and KVM, WEB, Console. Virtual Media support
• Secure network separation – Provides firewall, DHCP client/server, IPv4/v6, System Configuration Checksum ^™
• Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP) for rapid deployment
• x86 64-bit Linux, Helix 4 switching silicon, Docker app and shell scripting
• Orchestration integration for Puppet and Chef
• Natural language asset search
• Vendor-neutral power management
• 48x 1Gb Ethernet on RJ45 and 4x 10Gb SFP+ ports

Fremont, CA, July 6th, 2016 — ZPE Systems unveiled (IP patented) NodeGrid USBTM – A truly unified solution designed for mobility development and testing environments. NodeGrid USB improves productivity in the mobility development cycle by replacing the inefficient and expensive mishmash of different USB hubs, power bricks, storage, servers and cables. NodeGrid USB simplifies mobility lab deployments, saving rack space, power, configuration and management time with an all-in-one, high-density 96 USB type C port 2U storage and server appliance.

“Mobility Labs attempt to piece multiple hardware devices together in the most compact footprint to create a test bed. With a mix of device trays, hubs, servers, power and the need for storage – we’re looking at 6 to 10Us of the rack already taken up” said Arnaldo Zimmermann, CEO of ZPE Systems. “Cabling, powering, configuring, and managing the supporting infrastructure is a huge task in itself. The mobility development industry needed a simple and cost-effective solution that’s quick to implement and easy to scale and manage. That’s why we created NodeGrid USB.”

Designed by industry veterans, ZPE Systems brings forth a fully enclosed, high-density, space saving Unified Mobility Infrastructure TM solution that addresses the needs of mobility labs, data centers and engineering test labs. NodeGrid USB integrates with mobility development tools, USB device reservation tools and orchestration tools for dynamic environments and team collaboration. NodeGrid USB cuts device overhead costs, providing the ability to share and remotely access USB devices.

NodeGrid USB has 96 USB Type C ports integrated with a fast quad-core Intel CPU, built-in large storage, dual 10GbE SFP+ network and latest 64-bit Linux OS. NodeGrid USB is equipped with lightning-fast USB data transfer, management and control, and provides continuous quick charge power output to USB devices, all within an ingenious 2U box.

NodeGrid USB comes with powerful NodeGrid OS premium features, including the following time-saving technologies:

• 24/48/72/96 USB Type C Port Configurations in a 2U appliance
• Power all 96 USB devices while running tests.
• Fast USB data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gbps
• Built in storage for apps, logs and metrics
• Dual 10Gb SFP+ Ethernet
• Quad-Core Intel CPU, x86 64-bit Linux, Docker apps and shell scripting
• Zero-Touch Provisioning (ZTP) for easy configuration
• Integration with Puppet / Chef orchestration, reservation and development tools
• Clustering, Natural Search, Remote Access and 360 device view

LAS VEGAS, NV, May 3rd, 2016 — ZPE Systems unveiled two new products for resilient IT infrastructure management of IoT and Edge devices at Interop 2016: NodeGrid Bold™ – a compact form factor appliance, and NodeGrid Flex™ – a flexible port configuration appliance. Both products have been perfected to offer secure access and control of IT devices, adding a prompt virtual presence 24/7 at the edge of the network.

Designed by industry veterans, NodeGrid Bold and NodeGrid Flex have a fast, dual-core Intel CPU and built-in 32GB flash integrated with the latest 64-bit Linux OS – a combination that enables lightning-fast response times. These additions to the NodeGrid family are ingenious products that manage IT devices at the edge of the network where strong security and dependable remote access are essential.

“The market was lacking a serious out-of-band solution for devices at the edge of the network,” said Arnaldo Zimmermann, CEO of ZPE Systems. “NodeGrid Bold and NodeGrid Flex solve this problem by minimizing downtime on remote networks.”

NodeGrid Bold and NodeGrid Flex provide superior uptime to IT infrastructure devices deployed in pods, retail stores, remote offices, and throughout IoT.  IT managers benefit from ZPE’s strong focus on security, speedy remote access, network failover to 4G/LTE wireless, and Wi-Fi hotspots. Additional benefits include: multi-routing tables, actionable data, and logging and monitoring capabilities. These are key features for remote locations without IT personnel, helping to increase business productivity through higher availability.

NodeGrid Flex and NodeGrid Bold come with powerful NodeGrid OS premium features like their big brother, NodeGrid Serial Console™. Numerous time-saving technologies include:

• Zero-Touch Provisioning for easy configuration
• Ethernet, cellular and Wi-Fi connectivity – with network failover, gateway, DDNS
• Industry-first security measures: TPM, SSL VPN, IPsec, Firewall, System Configuration Checksum™
• Environmental and power monitoring
• Natural language asset search
• Vendor-neutral power management
• x86 64-bit Linux, Docker apps and shell scripting
• Choice of Puppet or Chef orchestration
• HTML5 Browser-in-a-Container™ for multi-viewers
• 4-16 serial, 2-10 Ethernet, 4-16 USB ports