FAQs - Console Servers
Console server FAQs, information and answers to commonly asked questions relating to console servers used for managing IT infrastructure.
Console servers provide IT managers with out-of-band management access to network devices, for management and troubleshooting even if the main IT network is down. Console servers provide a secure and reliable way to remotely access and control devices like servers, routers, firewalls, and other network infrastructure.
Console servers can connect to a wide range of IT network devices, including servers, routers, firewalls, switches, PBXs (telecoms), UPS systems, and power distribution units (PDUs).
Yes, console servers typically offer remote reboot capabilities, allowing IT administrators to restart servers and other devices connected to the console server, remotely and removing the need to send an engineer to site.