Vertiv Avocent ACS8048MDAC Advanced Console Server

Vertiv Avocent ACS8048MDAC Advanced Console Server is a 48-port serial console solution within the ACS8000 family, engineered to enable secure remote management of IT assets through both in-band and out-of-band access. The unit provides 48 RS-232 console ports for direct connections to servers, storage devices, switches, and other rack equipment, consolidating serial management into a single appliance. It ships with dual AC power and includes a built-in analog modem, enabling console access even when network paths are unavailable. Designed for data centers, enterprise IT rooms, and remote sites, the ACS8048MDAC supports centralized control and remote access for rebooting and BIOS-level interventions via Vertiv's management infrastructure. The model designation ACS8048MDAC-400 (and related SKUs such as -404) reflects the dual-power-supply with integrated modem configuration that characterizes this platform, emphasizing reliability and out-of-band resilience for critical gear.