As of January, all Draco tera enterprise KVM matrix systems are equipped with the new controller boards (480-CTRL2). This enhancement delivers numerous advantages including faster boot times and more memory. The new controller board replaces the former controller boards.
Features of the new controller board
- Improved CPU performance
- Larger memory
- Faster boot time
- Redundant network connectivity
- Compatibility with existing hardware
- Future-proof basis for enhanced management services and add-ons
- Secure communication with SSL 128-bit encryption, API, Grid, Tool
- Auto failover for Draco tera enterprise 48, 80, 152 (equivalent to the 160), 288
- Auto syslog for debug support
The I/O boards have also been further updated and replace previous versions.
Features of the new I/O boards:
- Larger memory
- Faster CPU
- Fiber versions to support KVM connectivity at 1/3G
- Cat X versions to support KVM connectivity 1/3G
- Multi-Screen Control for up to 8 CONs with customizable layouts
- Compatible with existing hardware
- Bridge board for connecting 1G CPU Units (491, 492, 493, 494 series) to 3G CON Units (490, 495 series)
Article numbers:
- 480-C8R1 – 8x Cat X 1G, replaces 480-C8
- 480-S8R1 – 8x fiber 1G, replaces 480-S8
- 480-C8X – 8x Cat X 3G, NEW
- 480-S8X – 8x 3G fiber, replaces 480-V8
- 480-C8BDG – 8x Cat X 1G, for connecting CPU modules (bridge function to 3G consoles)
- 480-S8BDG – 8x fiber 1G, for connecting CPU modules (bridge function to 3G consoles)