Perle IOLAN SCR218 is a rack-mountable console server designed to provide secure, reliable remote access and management for critical networked equipment. It consolidates serial and Ethernet connections to simplify out-of-band access, remote troubleshooting, and device administration while fitting into standard 1 U rack environments. The unit supports eight RS-232 serial ports, dual Gigabit uplink options with RJ-45 and SFP, USB device connectivity, and a dedicated USB-C console port to accommodate diverse infrastructure needs.