Console server for AI-protected out-of-band management

Since network administrators face increasing business demands while various internal and external risk factors threaten uptime, security, and compliance, out-of-band management has become a recommended best practice. 

For many years, classic out-of-band console servers were used primarily to secure remote access to network infrastructures in case of failures and to support network administrators by eliminating the need for onsite trips. With the Lantronix LM-Series, console servers have evolved beyond being tools for basic remote access and troubleshooting towards next-generation out-of-band management devices, contributing to the implementation of intelligence, automation, and centralized control in enterprise network operations.

The series and Lantronix’ full ecosystem of out-of-band solutions redefine (remote) network management with AI and automation of the infrastructure (routers, switches, firewalls, servers, power supplies...). Whether the priority is on managing a data center, supporting remote sites, or preparing for unexpected incidents, the Lantronix LM-Series and its compatible products offer a future-proof solution for intelligent, secure infrastructure control.

The advanced LM-Series console servers are designed to provide AI-assisted automation and serve as a vital extension of modern network operations, actively contributing to maintaining resilient uptime, increasing security, and operational efficiency with their AI-driven out-of-band management features. They enable constant and secure access to the network infrastructure, which not only reduces cybersecurity risks significantly but also allows organizations to streamline their routine operations, firmware updates, and emergency reboots without impacting users or requiring a technician on-site. 

With the Lantronix Control Center platform, the entire LM-Series deployment can be centrally managed with functionality for zero-touch provisioning, as well as management of connected devices for configuration lifecycle, comprehensive and continuous logging for troubleshooting, compliance as well as user access and security. The Control Center can be deployed as a virtual machine, in a private or public cloud, or hosted as a service. With access policies, compliance reporting, and detailed audit trails built-in, Control Center is ideal for environments with strict security and operational requirements.

The Lantronix LM83X, LM80, and LM4 console servers feature AI-driven capabilities designed for continuous monitoring of connected infrastructure, such as routers, switches, servers, firewalls, and power supplies. The devices can perform non-intrusive diagnostics over the console port in a 30-second rhythm to prevent additional load from being placed on either the managed equipment or the primary network.

Data collection over time and continuous analyses feed the automated and direct decision-making process powered by the LM-Sereis rule enginge. The LM-series expert system can then rely on pre-configured policies or customized responses, configured through an intuitive, code free interface to determine the state of connected systems and the automatic resolution of common issues. More complex events are escalated to IT teams with full diagnostic context, often before standard tools have even detected a problem.

Lantronix LM-Series AI-driven console servers collect data through serial connections to managed devices, and the rich diagnostic data is then fed to a rules-based policy engine to determine if a parameter is in or out of specification. Lantronix management tools can then either automatically resolve the incident based on pre-approved automated operations or communicate information back to centralized IT administrators through traditional NOC management tools. While Lantronix tools usually reach the problem resolution phase within a time frame of about three minutes, most standard management tool cannot even identify the problem completely or inform users of the issue in the same timeframe.

Lantronix offers the most comprehensive portfolio of out-of-band management, consisting of products for both traditional out-of-band access and the LM-Series for AI-Driven automated recovery.

While the LM-Series is perfectly suited for AI-assisted automation, traditional console access remains a critical part of many IT strategies. Lantronix continues to support this need with the SLC 8000 and EMG 8500, both providing secure, out-of-band access over the console port. These systems offer both in-band and out-of-band connectivity and integrate easily into existing infrastructures. Percepxion for Networking cloud-based software further simplifies deployment and management of SLC 8000 and EMG 8500.

To simplify and streamline deployment, device setup and management while reducing provisioning time, Lantronix offers its cloud-based PercepXion platform for networking. 

Lantronix is redefining out-of-band management with AI-driven automation and a comprehensive ecosystem designed to minimize downtime, enhance responsiveness, and streamline network operations. Whether managing data centers, supporting remote sites, or preparing for the unexpected, the Lantronix LM-Series and its complementary solutions deliver intelligent, secure, and future-ready infrastructure control.