Features

Envoy integrates into the Uplogix secure remote management framework by providing persistent connectivity to managed devices through both in-band and out-of-band channels - monitoring devices locally, performing maintenance or recovery tasks as needed, and constantly enforcing security policies regardless of the state of the network.

Feature	Benefit
Access
Heterogeneous Device Support	Generic support for any console-managed device. Natively supports Cisco, Nortel, 3COM, Juniper, Alcatel, NetScreen, and Tasman routers, switches, and firewalls; TippingPoint intrusion prevention systems (IPS); Garmin GPS devices; Comtech, ND SatCom, and iDirect satellite modems; Iridium and GlobalStar external data modems; Solaris, Linux and Windows servers (console port); Sun, Dell, IBM, HP servers (service processor port); APC, Servertech, and Baytech power strips
Secure Remote Access	Provides access via Secure Shell (SSHv2), integrates with remote authentication and accounting such as TACACS and Radius. Supports additional security features such as source address (IP and caller ID) filtering
Out-of-Band Connectivity	Supports dial-in/ PPP dial-out (with VPN support) via embedded, Iridium or GlobalStar modems
Control
Device Management	Supports OS upgrade with verification and locally archives OS images with full rollback support If a configuration change fails, immediately rolls the device back to the last known good configuration using its unique SurgicalRollback™ feature Power-On-Self-Test (POST) data and diagnosis data (e.g. – Cisco “show tech”) Enables password recovery for certain devices through combination of device boot and power management procedures
Remote Power Management	Monitors power utilization and controls power to remotely restart a managed device
Robust Automation	Provides automation of routine management tasks through rule-based engine. Includes diagnosis of non-standard operational state based on configurable thresholds, and execution of recovery procedure to restore normal operational state. Can be used to restore a last known good configuration, diagnose and correct failures across multiple devices, and notify IT staff of the problem and recovery action taken.
Device Recovery with SurgicalRollback™	Executes device configuration changes within a transaction framework; supports full commit and rollback operations
Consistent Data Collection	Collects performance data for the network, interface and CPU/ memory utilization data for devices, environmental data for temperature and humidity to be used to trending and root cause analysis
Real-Time Log Inspection and Management	Collects and archives device console data; Sends alarm or takes predefined action on specific log messages
Enforce
Session Management	Automates session management to prevent unauthorized access
Granular Authorization	Ensures the right users have the right access by enforcing role-based, command-level authorization
Complete Logging	Audits user access, device changes, and session activity (with real-time, rules-based inspection) for compliance

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Uplogix delivers the industry’s most complete management capabilities in support of targeted network devices in remote locations. For this increasingly critical requirement, it is the first solution of its kind, and in terms of functionality and price-performance, it occupies a unique position of leadership within the industry.”

— Dennis Drogseth,
Vice President of Research, Enterprise Management Associates