IRVINE, Calif., May 2, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- Lantronix, Inc. (Nasdaq:LTRX) a leader in data center management and device networking technologies, today announced a new version of its award-winning SecureLinx(tm) SLC console server. The expanded features are also available as a field deployable software upgrade to existing SLCs. The extensive enhancements include increased enterprise, security and ease-of-use capabilities to securely and remotely access servers and IT infrastructure equipment regardless of where it is located.
The SLC's new enterprise and security features now make managing connected equipment even easier and more secure. With simultaneous device port access, multiple remote IT administrators can collaborate to manage attached equipment. To ensure policy compliance, enhanced security features such as a configurable user rights allows extensive control of administrative privileges. In addition, a new web session manager and configurable port numbers for secure shell (SSH) access can help minimize security vulnerabilities.
"With an increase in the number of IT equipment that administrators must manage on the network, Lantronix new SLC provides a secure, out-of-band management tool that can ensure a data center is 100 percent available," said Chris Humphrey, senior vice president of marketing for Lantronix. "The SLC's additional security and ease-of-use capabilities allow customers to achieve a true lights out data center and can also minimize operation costs through data consolidation and extensive systems management operations."
With improved ease-of-use, the SLC can also enhance productivity by streamlining setup. With an updated WebSSH capability, administrators have command line access to attached systems via any Java-enabled web browser. In addition, the WebSSH enhancement provides for easy viewing of attached equipment through variable font sizes and also adds a powerful new cut-and-paste capability to simplify repetitive operations.
Lantronix SecureLinx SLC console management product provides a complete in-band and out-of-band management solution for the data center. The SLC gives IT managers the unsurpassed ability to remotely monitor, troubleshoot, repair and manage IT equipment, including servers, switches, routers, telecom equipment or anything in a rack even if the network is down.
Lantronix SecureLinx SLC is currently available with NEBS Level 3 certification worldwide through Lantronix resellers and partners. A de facto standard in the telecommunication industry, NEBS (Network Equipment Building Systems) ensures continuous, redundant operations of network equipment and products that must meet strict physical, electrical and environmental requirements to prove the solution will operate safely and reliably within carrier infrastructures. Lantronix SecureLinx SLC passed rigorous testing to achieve NEBS Level 3 compliance, the most stringent of the three levels of conformance.
In addition, existing SLC customers are able to upgrade to this new version of software at no extra charge. For more information, please visit: http://www.lantronix.com/slc/.
About Lantronix
Lantronix, Inc. (Nasdaq:LTRX) develops hardware and software solutions to help businesses and government agencies remotely access and manage network infrastructure equipment and rapidly network-enable their physical electronic devices. With nearly two decades of networking experience and more than 22 million ports network-enabled, the company is a leader in secure, remote device and data center management. With a family of products ranging from embedded device servers, to external box device servers to data center management, Lantronix is a one-stop shop for technologists who design, manage and configure servers, electronic devices and network infrastructure equipment. The company's worldwide headquarters are located in Irvine, Calif. For more information, visit www.lantronix.com.
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