With the IPCS (IP Console Server) unit, administrators can securely monitor and control servers, routers, switches, and other network devices from anywhere on the corporate TCP/IP network, over the Internet, or through dial-up modem connections, even when the server is unavailable through the network. The IPCS employs SSHv2 encryption, to keep server access passwords safe from hackers, and supports all popular SSH clients, as well as secure access from any Java-enabled browser. It connects to serial console ports using standard CAT5 cables, eliminating the hassles of custom cabling.