The Aten SN0164CO is a 64-port serial console server engineered for out-of-band management of network infrastructure across distributed data centers and telecom environments. The unit provides secure, simultaneous access to serial ports on routers, switches, firewalls, and other network devices, enabling remote troubleshooting and configuration without dependency on in-band network connectivity. The console server architecture supports IPv4 and IPv6 connectivity, SSH and Telnet protocols, and integrates LDAP/Active Directory authentication for enterprise access control.

The SN0164CO delivers 64 RJ45 serial ports through a modular architecture, with each port supporting standard RS-232 serial communication at configurable baud rates. The system includes dual Gigabit Ethernet ports for redundant network connectivity and supports session logging to local storage or remote syslog servers, critical for audit compliance and incident forensics in regulated telecom and financial services sectors.

Deployed extensively in GCC telecom operations and large enterprise network operations centers, the SN0164CO functions as a central hub for OOBE (out-of-band environment) access, enabling engineering teams to recover failed devices, deploy firmware updates, and diagnose network faults independent of production network health.

Ideal for

• Out-of-band management of core network devices in carrier-grade telecom environments where production traffic disruption must be minimized
• Remote hands-free recovery and BIOS/firmware configuration of data center infrastructure during deployment or emergency maintenance
• Centralized serial console access for multi-site network operations centers managing 50+ remote locations
• Compliance-mandated audit logging and session recording for network device changes in regulated financial services and government networks
• Redundant console access architecture supporting fail-over to secondary console servers in mission-critical network designs
• Device lifecycle management, from initial provisioning and burn-in testing to decommissioning and secure data erasure workflows

Technical specifications

Available from Omnixon Global. Submit an RFQ and our team will confirm configuration and availability for your order.