The Nodegrid Serial Console (R Series) fits into major hardware environments like Cisco, Arista, Dell, Palo Alto Networks, and Juniper. The R Series Serial Consoles are perfect for retrofits and to upgrade rack standards of existing builds.
Features include:
- For Cisco Pin-out Devices
- 16/32/48/96 Serial Ports
- 1U 19" Rack Standard Unit
- Single AC, Dual AC, and Dual DC
Nodegrid Serial Console - R Series Hardware Specifications
Item | Description |
CPU | Intel Atom x86_64 dual core @ 1.75 GHz CPU |
Memory & Storage | 4 GB of DDR3 DRAM 32 GB mSATA SSD |
Interfaces | 16, 32, 48, 96 RS-232 serial ports on RJ45 @ 230,400 bps max/port. 2 Gigabit (10/100/1000BT) Ethernet interfaces on RJ45 or optionally 2 SFP+ 1/2.5/10GB compatible 1 RS-232 serial console port on RJ45 1 USB 3.0 Host and 2 USB 2.0 Hosts on Type A connector 1 HDMI output port |
Power | 40V-63 VDC dual power input (redundant) Power consumption 45 W typical Single or Dual AC: 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz |
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: 4.9 kg (10.8 lb), depending on options Shipping weight: 9.5 kg (20.9 lb) Shipping (L x W x H): 600 x 440 x 210 mm (23.6 x 17.3 x 8.3 in) |
Environmental | Operation: 0 to 50° C (32 to 122° F), 5-95% RH, non-cond. Storage: -20 to 67° C (-4 to 153° F), 5-95% RH, non-cond. |
Nodegrid Serial Console - R Series Front Interfaces

Port | Description |
HDMI | HDMI Interface |
USB | 2 USB 2.0 Port |
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 - R Series Rear Interfaces

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/SFP0 | Network Interface Copper:·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 1Gb/10Gb:·Left/Green – Blinking (data activity), Solid (ready), Off (no link/cable disconnected/Ethernet fault) Right/Green (10Gb link speed),·Right/Orange (1Gb link speed),·Right/Off (no link/cable disconnected/Ethernet fault) |
ETH1/SFP1 | Network Interface Copper:·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 1Gb/10Gb:·Left/Green – Blinking (data activity), Solid (ready), Off (no link/cable disconnected/Ethernet fault) Right/Green (10Gb link speed), Right/Orange (1Gb link speed), Right/Off (no link/cable disconnected/Ethernet fault) |
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) |
USB | USB 3.0 |