Description
The AudioCodes M800B-SERIAL-SINGLE is a single RS232 serial port expansion module for the Mediant 800B Enterprise SBC gateway. It provides out-of-band serial console access to the Mediant 800B for initial provisioning, management, and diagnostics when IP connectivity is unavailable. For single-unit deployments or targeted serial port additions, this is the right-sized option versus the 10-pack M800B-SERIAL-KIT.
The Telecom Spot Take
One serial port is the right purchase for a single Mediant 800B deployment or for adding console access to a specific unit that was originally provisioned without it. It delivers the same essential out-of-band access as the 10-pack kit — direct serial console for first-boot configuration, troubleshooting, and emergency recovery — at a single-unit scale. Organizations managing a larger fleet of Mediant 800B units should evaluate the M800B-SERIAL-KIT (10-pack) for better per-unit economics.
Key Features
- Single RS232 serial port — right-sized for individual Mediant 800B deployments
- Out-of-band console access — management independent of IP network availability
- Initial provisioning support — serial console for first-boot configuration of the Mediant 800B
- Diagnostic and recovery access — console access during network failures or software troubleshooting
- OEM AudioCodes module — validated for Mediant 800B platform compatibility
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Part Number | M800B-SERIAL-SINGLE |
| Compatible Platform | AudioCodes Mediant 800B |
| Interface Type | RS232 serial port |
| Package Quantity | 1 unit |
| Function | Out-of-band serial console access |
| Vendor | AudioCodes |