Console Server Devices
Vendor-neutral infrastructure management custom-tailored to your environment
Nodegrid console server devices provide Gen 3 out-of-band (OOB) management with complete vendor freedom. Whether you need affordable break-fix management, adaptable all-in-one branch networking, or end-to-end automation for hyperscale data centers, the Nodegrid platform has the best solution for your use case and deployment environment.
Which Nodegrid console server is right for your environment?
Nodegrid console servers deliver Gen 3 out-of-band management for data centers, colocations, branch offices, and more.
Nodegrid Serial Console Plus (NSCP)
Nodegrid Serial Console Plus (NSCP-T96R-STND-DDC)
Nodegrid Serial Console Plus (NSCP-T96R-STND-DAC)
The Nodegrid Serial Console Plus (NSCP) provides secure, Gen 3 out-of-band management interfaces for up to 96 serial devices in a single 1RU rack-mounted console server. Dual SFP+ and dual Ethernet ports, as well as 5G/4G LTE and Wi-Fi options, provide fast, reliable, and secure failover and OOB access. Robust internal hardware and a modern, 64-bit Linux-based Nodegrid OS can handle more operations, users, and I/O than any other console server devices. The vendor-neutral NSCP gives cloud providers and other hyperscale data centers a single point of control to quickly scale diverse, multi-vendor infrastructures.
NSCP Key Features
- Choice of 16, 32, 48, or 96 RS-232 serial ports
- Dual SFP+ and dual Ethernet ports
- Cisco pin-out (no rolled cables required)
- Choice of single AC, dual AC, or dual DC power
- 4-core Intel CPU, 4GB DDR4 RAM, and 32GB SSD
- Can handle 1,000+ concurrent sessions
Nodegrid Serial Console S Series
Nodegrid Serial Console S Series (NSC-T48S-STND-DAC-B-SFP)
The Nodegrid Serial Console S Series provides unified, vendor-neutral control over mixed data center environments. With 14 USB ports and up to 48 auto-sensing serial ports, the S Series enables seamless management of legacy, Cisco-like, and multi-vendor devices from the same console server. The addition of a software development kit turns the S series into a customizable data center orchestration solution for automated mixed-vendor environments.
S Series Key Features
- Auto-sensing ports (Cisco or Legacy pin-out)
- Choice of 16, 32, or 48 serial ports
- Additional USB ports
- Choice of single AC, dual AC, or dual DC power
- Upgradable CPU and RAM
Nodegrid Net Services Router
Nodegrid Net Services Router (ZPE-NSR-48-DAC)
The Nodegrid Net Services Router (NSR) is a modular solution that can be customized to fit any use case. The NSR can run virtualized network functions to consolidate an entire networking stack in a single device. Plus, you can mix-and-match modular expansion cards to gain console server management, edge computing, and more. The NSR is also available with 8GB of DDR4 RAM and an 8-core Intel CPU to support up to 6 Guest OSes and 4 Docker containers.
NSR Key Features
- Choice of 4-core or 8-core Intel CPU
- Guest OS, app hosting, and VNFs
- 5 slots for add-on modules
- PDU and IPMI management
- Choice of single AC, dual AC, or dual DC power
- IPv4 and IPv6 compatibility
NSR Expansion Modules
- 16-port GbE Ethernet
- Storage
- 16-port Serial
- 16-port USB serial
- Compute
- 8-port PoE+
- M.2 Cellular/Wi-Fi/SATA
- 16-port GbE Ethernet SFP
- 8-port Ethernet SFP+
- USB OCP Debug
Nodegrid Serial Console Core Edition (NSCP-CE)
Nodegrid Serial Console – Core Edition (ZPE-NSCP-T48R-CORE-DAC)
The Nodegrid Serial Console – Core Edition (NSCP-CE) provides core Gen 3 OOB features for budget-conscious data center teams. With up to 48 serial ports, optional 5G cellular, and multi-layered security features, the NSCP-CE is the ideal console server solution for remote break-fix use cases in data centers, colocations, and branch offices.
Core Edition Key Features
- Choice of 16, 32, or 48 serial ports
- Dual SFP and dual Ethernet ports
- Cisco pin-out (no rolled cables required)
- Additional USB ports
- Choice of single AC, dual AC, or dual DC power
- Failover to 4G/5G/LTE & analog modem
Comparing Nodegrid console server devices
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NSCP |
S Series | NSR | NSCP-CE | |
| Use Cases | Hyperscale data centers and cloud service providers | Mixed legacy, modern, and multi-vendor environments | Modular and adaptable to any use cases | Break-fix solution for data centers, colocations, and branches |
| Serial | 16 / 32 / 48 / 96 | 16 / 32 / 48 | 16 / 32 / 48 / 64 / 80 | 16 / 32 / 48 |
| Network | 2 SFP+ & 2 ETH | 2 SFP+ or 2 ETH | 2 SFP+ & 2 ETH | 2 SFP+ & 2 ETH |
| CPU | Intel x86_64 quad core | Intel x86_64 dual core | Intel x86_64 quad core or 8-core | Intel x86_64 quad core |
| Guest OS | 1 | 1 | 1-6 | 0 |
| Docker Apps | 1-2 | 1-2 | 1-4 | 0 |
| Storage | 32GB SSD | 32GB SSD | 32GB – 128GB | 32GB SSD |
| RAM | 4GB DDR4 | 4GB DDR3 | 8GB DDR4 | 4GB DDR4 |
| Wi-Fi | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cellular | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Power | Single or Dual AC Dual DC |
Single or Dual AC Dual DC |
Single or Dual AC Dual DC |
Single or Dual AC Dual DC |
| Data Sheet | Download | Download | Download | Download |
Why choose a Nodegrid console server?
The vendor-neutral Nodegrid platform provides flexible and scalable infrastructure management for data centers and branch offices. Nodegrid console server devices can help you:
Reduce CAPEX and OPEX
Features like auto-sensing ports, network functions virtualization, and Guest OS hosting make Nodegrid an all-in-one data center multi-tool that reduces the tech stack without limiting functionality. Nodegrid’s vendor-neutral architecture is easily extensible for cost-effective scaling and supports automation to improve operational efficiency.
Improve network resilience
Nodegrid’s fast and reliable OOB provides instant access even during production network outages, reducing downtime and trips to the data center. Isolating the control plane also prevents compromise and provides a safe environment for ransomware recovery. Nodegrid keeps critical business services running and ensures teams can recover from outages to improve network resilience while eliminating on-site visits.
Mitigate risk
Nodegrid serial consoles come with robust embedded security features like secure boot, a self-encrypted SSD, and GPS geofencing. Nodegrid’s codebase has also been Synopsys-validated to reduce CVEs (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) through a “security-in-layers” approach.
Protect the control plane with Gen 3 security
The Nodegrid console server solution isolates the control plane on a Gen 3 OOB network defended with next-generation security features including:
- Synopsys-validated codebase (Black Duck, Coverity, Whitehat)
- AD/LDAP/SAML authentication and authorization
- Latest cryptographic protocols and cypher suite levels
- Threat prevention
- Up-to-date SSL and SSH data encryption
- IP filtering
- Secure boot
- Self-encrypted disk
- TPM 2.0
- System configuration checksumTM
- Built-in one-click firewall
- Modern x86-64bit Linux Kernel for fast security patching
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Secure Gen 3 OOB console servers for any use case
Nodegrid vendor-neutral console server devices provide the flexibility to adapt to any deployment environment and scale with ease. With fast and reliable out-of-band management, unified vendor-agnostic orchestration, and leading-edge security features, Nodegrid boosts operational efficiency while reducing downtime.
Schedule a demo to see a Nodegrid console server in action.