--- title: "Nodegrid Serial Console Plus - Core Edition" slug: "nodegrid-serial-console-plus-core-edition" updated: 2026-05-20T17:37:07Z published: 2026-05-20T17:37:07Z canonical: "docs.zpesystems.com/nodegrid-serial-console-plus-core-edition" --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.zpesystems.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Nodegrid Serial Console Plus - Core Edition Nodegrid Serial Console Plus - Core Edition provides fast, secure, and reliable InBand and Out-of-Band access to server, network, storage, power and other serial console devices for faster problem resolution. The NSCP - Core edition integrates with ZPE Cloud for a vendor-neutral, unified management solution. It establishes a two-way-authenticated connection to ZPE Cloud, which allows you to gain secure remote access from anywhere. For all devices connected to the Core Edition, ZPE Cloud gives centralized access. ## Features - Centralized configuration and automation via Zero-Touch-Provisioning (ZTP) - Modern x86-64bit Linux Kernel - Failover to 5G - Built-in firewall - Selectable encrypted cryptographic protocols and cipher suite levels - Power Control for ServerTech and Raritan Rack PDUs **Nodegrid Serial Console Plus - Core Edition Hardware Specifications** | **Item** | **Description** | | --- | --- | | CPU | Intel x86_64 multi-cores | | Memory & Storage | - 4GB of DDR4 DRAM - 16GB FLASH (mSATA SSD) | | Interfaces | - 16, 32, 48 RS-232 serial ports on RJ45 @ 230,400 bps max/port - Two SFP (1 Gb interfaces) and two Ethernet interfaces on RJ45 (10/100/1000BT) - One RS-232 serial console port on RJ45 - Two USB 3.0 Host on Type A connector - One 5G Slot (optional) - Analog (PTSN) - Modem Slot (optional) | | Power | - 40V-63 VDC dual power input (redundant) - Single or Dual AC: 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz - Power consumption 45 W typical | | Physical | - Front-Rear mounting brackets - Size (L x W x H): 443 x 312 x 43 mm (17.4 x 12.3 x 1.7 in), 1U - Weight: 5.265 kg (11.6 lb), depending on options - Shipping weight: 8.745 kg (19.3 lb) - Shipping (L x W x H): 533 x 497 x 209 mm (21 x 19.6 x 8.3 in) | | Environmental | Operation: 0 to 60° C (32ºF to 140° F), 5-95% RH, non-cond Storage: -20 to 67° C (-4 to 153° F), 5-95% RH, non-cond | **Nodegrid Serial Console Plus - Core Edition Front Interfaces** ![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/slidesz/AGV_vUebhKM6JQM_k5SIOEINErP9jpQqaX02pFDqn3EogZZdE1b19QsEuGbFowsecG_p0hT8SzZM9b7ujjgGIsd0xt8O5h72AEi7aUB0eRC77TALwane9rpVMYq4bg7dtlK7FB9H8xlVQGicpZA6NAiyUkyfirDpzIKB=s2048?key=9vWjR5IzfD_w2qzA1tzf2w) | **Port** | **Description** | | --- | --- | | USB | 2 USB 3.0 Port | | Console | Console MGMT Interface: - Left/Orange (LED Power Failure) - Blinking (Power supply failure/off - for dual power supply models) - Off (normal) Right/Green (LED System Activity) - Blinking (normal), Off or Solid (no activity) | | PWR | Power LED Green: - Solid - normal - Off - power is off | | SYS | System LED Green: - Blinking – normal - Fast Blink - RST button Acknowledgment - Off or Solid - no activity | | RST | Reset button: - <3s system reset - >10s configuration factory reset and system reset | **Nodegrid Serial Console Plus - Core Edition Rear Interfaces** ![](https://cdn.document360.io/763c5fb1-b9af-4ccd-9ad6-cf28ae4cd5a3/Images/Documentation/image-1678200927076.png) | **Port** | **Description** | | --- | --- | | Power | Single or Dual Power Sockets | | Serial | Serial Interfaces: - Left/Orange DCD/DTR – On (port open and/or cable connected), Off (not ready) - Right/Green RX/T- Blinking (data activity), Off (no activity) | | ETH0 | Network Interface: - Left/Green – Blinking (data activity), Solid (ready), Off (no link/cable disconnected/Ethernet fault) - Right/Green (1000Base-T link speed) - Right/Orange (100BaseT link speed) - Right/Off (no link/cable disconnected/Ethernet fault) | | ETH1 | Network Interface: - Left/Green – Blinking (data activity), Solid (ready), Off (no link/cable disconnected/Ethernet fault) - Right/Green (1000Base-T link speed) - Right/Orange (100BaseT link speed) - Right/Off (no link/cable disconnected/Ethernet fault) | | SFP 0 | Network Interface: - Left/Green – Blinking (data activity), Solid (ready), Off (no link/cable disconnected/Ethernet fault) - Right/Green (1Gb link speed) - Right/Orange (1Gb link speed) - Right/Off (no link/cable disconnected/Ethernet fault) | | SFP 1 | Network Interface: - Left/Green – Blinking (data activity), Solid (ready), Off (no link/cable disconnected/Ethernet fault) - Right/Green (1Gb link speed) - Right/Orange (1Gb link speed) - Right/Off (no link/cable disconnected/Ethernet fault) | | USB | USB 3.0 | **Nodegrid Serial Console Plus - Core Edition DOC Side Interfaces** ![](https://cdn.document360.io/763c5fb1-b9af-4ccd-9ad6-cf28ae4cd5a3/Images/Documentation/image-1678200981588.png) | **Port** | **Description** | | --- | --- | | Ground | GND terminal | **Nodegrid Serial Console Plus - Core Edition SIM Side Interfaces** ![](https://cdn.document360.io/763c5fb1-b9af-4ccd-9ad6-cf28ae4cd5a3/Images/Documentation/image-1678201088436.png) | **Port** | **Description** | | --- | --- | | SIM-A1, SIM-A2 | Sim slots | ## Related Documentation [Nodegrid Serial Console Plus - Core Edition Hardware Install Guide](https://docs.zpesystems.com/guides/docs/nodegrid-serial-console-plus-core)