Vertiv Avocent ACS8016SDC-400 16-Port DC Console Server Enterprise

• Data centers requiring centralized out-of-band access to servers, switches, routers, and other serial-managed equipment
• Telecommunications facilities using DC-powered infrastructure and requiring centralized serial console management
• Network operations centers managing multiple network devices through a consolidated console platform
• Enterprise server rooms requiring remote administration of serial-connected infrastructure
• Edge locations where local technical access is limited and centralized management improves operational efficiency
• Infrastructure modernization projects replacing fragmented serial access arrangements with a dedicated console server
• Industrial environments requiring centralized management connectivity for compatible serial-enabled equipment
• Disaster recovery facilities requiring remote administrative access to infrastructure during operational incidents
• Multi-site enterprises standardizing remote console management across branch and regional infrastructure
• IT maintenance environments requiring a scalable platform for serial connectivity and infrastructure troubleshooting

• 16 serial ports provide centralized connectivity for multiple managed devices.
• 2 RJ-45 network ports support enterprise network connectivity.
• Gigabit Ethernet supports 10/100/1000Base-T and 1000Base-X standards.
• 8 USB ports support compatible USB-connected equipment and peripherals.
• 1 GB DDR3L SDRAM is provided as standard memory.
• Memory support is expandable up to 16 GB according to published specifications.
• 2 expansion slots provide additional infrastructure flexibility.
• Twisted-pair and optical-fiber media support broadens deployment options.
• -48 V DC input aligns the model with DC-powered infrastructure environments.
• Rack-mountable construction supports structured data-center and network-room installations.
• FIPS 140-2 cryptographic module support strengthens the platform's security positioning.
• Integrated 1Gb SFP fiber support enables compatible optical network connectivity.
• The ACS8000 platform supports centralized console access for critical IT infrastructure.
• The -400 model designation is identified by Vertiv as TAA compliant.
• Its 16-port density provides greater serial-device consolidation than 8-port ACS8000 variants

• Brand: Vertiv
• Part Number: ACS8016SDC-400
• Product Line: ACS
• Product Series: 8000
• Product Name: ACS8000 Advanced Console Server
• Product Type: Device Server
• Device Type: Console Server
• Standard Memory: 1 GB
• Memory Technology: DDR3L SDRAM
• Maximum Supported Memory: 16 GB
• Media Type Supported: Twisted Pair, Optical Fiber
• Total Expansion Slots: 2
• Wireless LAN: No
• Ethernet Technology: Gigabit Ethernet
• Network Standards: 10/100/1000Base-T, 1000Base-X
• Network Ports: 2 x RJ-45
• USB Ports: 8
• Serial Ports: 16
• Input Voltage: -48 V DC
• Power Consumption: 33 W
• Frequency: 50 Hz, 60 Hz
• Form Factor: Rack-mountable
• Height: 1.75 in
• Width: 17.25 in
• Depth: 9.50 in
• Approximate Weight: 7.20 lb

WHY CHOOSE THIS PRODUCT?

• Organizations choose the Vertiv Avocent ACS8016SDC-400 when they need higher serial-port density in a dedicated enterprise console-management platform. Its 16 serial ports provide more device consolidation than the 8-port ACS8000 variants, while dual Gigabit Ethernet and 8 USB ports accommodate a broader mix of current infrastructure connections.
• The single DC power design is an important procurement advantage for telecommunications and other facilities standardized around DC infrastructure.
• Support for optical-fiber and twisted-pair media, expandable memory, and two expansion slots gives infrastructure teams flexibility when planning upgrades and extending the useful life of an existing console-management architecture.
• For enterprise buyers, the value is not simply additional connectivity; it is centralized operational access, simplified infrastructure administration, improved troubleshooting workflows, and a scalable foundation for out-of-band network management.