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Rack-mount console server with 48 serial ports and dual AC power supplies

Avocent

Avocent ACS6048DAC-G2 48-port device server

SKU CH-B0YC-HNVDP MPN ACS6048DAC-G2

A 48-port console server with dual AC power supplies provides secure out-of-band management for 48 serial devices plus one USB and two network ports.

  • TypeDevice Server
  • SpecificationsNetwork (RJ-45): Yes USB: Yes Serial Port: Yes Parallel Port
  • 48 serial ports enable dense out-of-band management
  • dual AC power supplies provide hardware redundancy for continuous operation
  • hardened Linux OS delivers secure remote access foundation
  • 256 MB standard memory supports management software performance
  • DSView 4 integration creates unified console and power control

Purpose and audience

The Avocent ACS 6048DAC-G2 is a 48-port device server built for data-centre and network-operations teams that need secure, out-of-band console access to dozens of serial-attached assets from a single appliance. It runs a hardened Linux OS and integrates with DSView 4 management software for centralised control.

Pre-deployment checks

Verify that your rack provides two independent AC feeds for the dual power supplies and that you have two free RJ-45 network uplinks for the management interfaces. Confirm the serial pin-outs of the target equipment match the 49 onboard serial ports and plan cable routing for the single USB port if local firmware loads are required.

Build and daily implications

The dual AC inputs give redundancy without external transfer switches, while 256 MB of standard memory supports the Linux stack and logging. Forty-nine serial ports in a 1U-form-factor density mean high cable concentration at the rear; label each connection clearly to avoid mis-plugs during emergency maintenance.

Highlights

  • 48 serial ports enable dense out-of-band management
  • dual AC power supplies provide hardware redundancy for continuous operation
  • hardened Linux OS delivers secure remote access foundation
  • 256 MB standard memory supports management software performance
  • DSView 4 integration creates unified console and power control

Specifications

BrandAvocent
ModelACS6048DAC-G2
TypeDevice Server
SpecificationsNetwork (RJ-45): Yes
USB: Yes
Serial Port: Yes
Parallel Port: No
Centronics Port: No
PoE (RJ-45) Port: No
Number of Network (RJ-45) Ports: 2
Number of USB Ports: 1
Number of Serial Ports: 49
Standard Memory: 256 MBEthernet Technology: Gigabit Ethernet
Network Standard: 10/100/1000Base-T
Processor Speed: 533 MHz
Shipping weight5.06 kg
Package size533 × 305 × 184 mm

Questions about this item

What cables or accessories are included with the ACS6048DAC-G2 and what must I source separately?

The unit ships with dual AC power supplies installed. Console cables, USB peripherals and network patch leads are not included and must be purchased separately.

Should I choose the 48-port ACS6048DAC-G2 or a different capacity in the ACS 6000 range?

This model provides 48 serial ports plus one additional serial port for a total of 49, suited for large rack deployments; smaller ACS 6000 models offer fewer ports for lighter needs.

How does the 256 MB memory specification affect real-world session handling on the ACS6048DAC-G2?

The 256 MB of standard memory runs the hardened Linux OS and supports concurrent SSH, Telnet and console sessions across all 49 serial ports without performance bottlenecks.

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