Black Box LES1604ARR2 device server

Purpose-built console server

The Black Box LES1604ARR2 is a device server designed for out-of-band management of serial consoles in data centres and remote sites. It includes an embedded 4G cellular modem and dual Ethernet ports for resilient connectivity. Cisco pinout support simplifies integration with existing network infrastructure. This unit targets IT teams that need reliable 24/7 access to critical equipment.

Suits lean IT teams; not for non-serial gear

This server fits managers working with tight budgets and sparse staffing who must maintain enterprise uptime on routers, switches, PDUs and firewalls. It provides environmental monitoring, power management and offline log storage over an independent path. Organisations whose consoles are not serial-based or that require purely in-band tools should consider other solutions.

Sixteen serial ports with cellular backup

The LES1600 series delivers 16 serial ports for console-port connectivity alongside the 4G modem and dual Ethernet interfaces. This combination enables remote configuration, troubleshooting and fault recovery when the primary network is down. Buyers should verify that sixteen ports match their device count before purchasing.