The AlterPath™ OnBoard is a service processor manager that consolidates IP connections, user access and server health information while simplifying out-of-band management of next-generation servers with service processor technologies. With multiple Ethernet ports, the AlterPath OnBoard connects point-to-point with Ethernet-based service processors such as HP iLO, IPMI, Sun ALOM, Dell DRAC, IBM® RSA and blade servers. By consolidating service processor Ethernet ports, the AlterPath OnBoard requires only one external IP address for all connected devices, reducing provisioning costs associated with service processors. The AlterPath OnBoard reduces costs even further by routing the service processor traffic through a less expensive out-of-band network that eliminates the use of switch ports on the production network.

The AlterPath OnBoard delivers Secure Rack Management™ (SRM™ - patent pending) offering a standard security schema for external access and providing proxy and conversion services to ensure that connected servers are isolated and protected from the external production network. The AlterPath OnBoard allows enterprise-class authentication, authorization and auditing (AAA) security and encryption, and extends this functionality to all servers. By providing a combination of proxy services, translation services, virtual private networks and dynamic access control, users are ensured a secure connection. Furthermore, the AlterPath OnBoard provides controlled access to services in each server's service processor after all authentication and authorization has taken place.

The AlterPath OnBoard provides a standardized feature set for out-of-band management of servers from multiple vendors by extracting the native service processor interface for configuration, KVM, console and power control, and displaying the information in an easy-to-understand format. Server administrators need only learn the simple AlterPath OnBoard interface and not other server management interfaces.

The AlterPath OnBoard adds value by extending the functionality of service processors. Features such as data logging, event detection and notification, SNMP proxy, graphing and alarms for sensors and shared access to management ports are standard on the AlterPath OnBoard.

Applications

• Manage HP iLO, IBM RSA, Dell DRAC, IPMI, Sun ALOM and others from a single user interface
• Centralize authentication, logging, health monitoring and control of servers
• Provide the security needed to effectively manage service processors remotely

• Reduce the cost of deploying, monitoring and troubleshooting servers by reducing the number of IP addresses and Ethernet switch ports required for service processors
• Decrease the time to access, monitor and control servers by using a single login and user interface to service processors
• Eliminate security concerns associated with remote management of service processors
• Restrict user access to specific service processor features: power, sensors, console, Web

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Part Numbers:

ATP8124 AlterPath OnBoard 1024 SAC
24-port service processor manager, single AC power

ATP8140 AlterPath OnBoard 1040 SAC
40-port service processor manager, single AC power

ATP8224 AlterPath OnBoard 1024 DAC
24-port service processor manager, dual AC power

ATP8240 AlterPath OnBoard 1040 DAC
40-port service processor manager, dual AC power

ATP8424 AlterPath OnBoard 1024 DDC
24-port service processor manager, dual DC power

ATP8440 AlterPath OnBoard 1040 DDC
40-port service processor manager, dual DC power