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Tower console server, matte metal finish, front panel with dense port array

Avocent

Avocent ACS8048MDAC-400 48-Port Console Server

SKU CH-2SE6-7FF3Y MPN ACS8048MDAC-400

A 48-port tower console server with dual 1GbE, 8 USB 2.0 ports, 16 GB flash, cellular failover and environmental sensor support

  • TypeTower
  • Remote management via cellular failover on 48 serial ports
  • Eight USB 2.0 ports support external IoT and IT devices
  • Zero-touch provisioning with dual-core ARM and 16 GB flash
  • Dual 1 GB Ethernet ports enable secure in-band management
  • Environmental sensor port monitors temperature, humidity, pressure, leak and door state

48-Port Advanced Console Server

The Avocent ACS8048MDAC-400 is a tower console server that provides secure remote access to 48 serial devices. It is built for data-centre managers and network engineers who need out-of-band control of routers, switches and servers from a single appliance.

Cellular Failover and Dual-Core ARM

Dual 1 GB Ethernet ports handle primary connectivity while automatic failover to Cellular keeps the management path alive during network outages. A dual-core ARM processor with 16 GB flash runs automation scripts and zero-touch provisioning without adding noticeable heat or acoustic load in a standard rack environment.

48 RS232 Ports Plus 8 USB 2.0

The unit delivers exactly 48 RS232 serial ports and eight USB 2.0 ports for attaching modems, IoT gear or additional storage. Buyers who require more than 48 managed endpoints or need native USB 3.0 speeds should evaluate higher-density or newer-interface alternatives.

Highlights

  • Remote management via cellular failover on 48 serial ports
  • Eight USB 2.0 ports support external IoT and IT devices
  • Zero-touch provisioning with dual-core ARM and 16 GB flash
  • Dual 1 GB Ethernet ports enable secure in-band management
  • Environmental sensor port monitors temperature, humidity, pressure, leak and door state

Specifications

BrandAvocent
TypeTower
Shipping weight5.90 kg
Package size550 × 355 × 205 mm

Questions about this item

How is the Avocent ACS8048MDAC-400 installed in a tower configuration, and what step is often missed?

Place the tower on a stable surface, connect the dual Ethernet ports for network failover, then attach the 48 RS232 serial cables; the step often missed is wiring the environmental sensor port for temperature and humidity monitoring before powering on.

What maintenance or replacement will the Avocent ACS8048MDAC-400 need over time?

The internal 16 GB flash stores automation scripts and firmware; plan to re-flash or replace the storage module if write cycles degrade, and check USB 2.0 ports for dust buildup that can affect connected IoT devices.

What limit appears first on the Avocent ACS8048MDAC-400 during sustained serial traffic across all ports?

The dual-core ARM processor and shared 16 GB flash become the bottleneck when all 48 RS232 channels run continuous sessions, causing latency before the dual Ethernet uplinks saturate.

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