Re: integrated KVMoIP and serial console terminal server

[Owen DeLong <owen () delong com>]

My favorite front end for serial console management is conserver.

It's really great software and the price is right.

http://www.conserver.com

Owen

On Apr 24, 2009, at 10:40 AM, Holmes,David A wrote:

> We have just implemented Avocent console and power concentrators.
> Console servers are reachable via a highly customizable web interface.
> The Avocent software can also be virtualized on VMWare. Console
> connectivity can be provisioned to first try SSH via the IP network,  
> and
> automatically failover to a dial-up modem connection if the network is
> down. For power both AC and DC power supplies are supported. With DC  
> the
> battery plant main fuse panel connects to the device that is used to
> power cycle the electronic equipment using low amperage "grasshopper"
> fuses for each device. I believe that Avocent is the only vendor  
> with DC
> power-cycle support.
>
> The serial cables for the device consoles do not require power  
> supplies
> as indicated below.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Owen DeLong [mailto:owen () delong com]
> Sent: Friday, April 24, 2009 9:52 AM
> To: Joe Abley
> Cc: NANOG list
> Subject: Re: integrated KVMoIP and serial console terminal server
>
> I haven't really found a combo unit I like as yet.
>
> For KVM, I like the Raritan products.
> For Serial, I prefer the Avocent line.
>
> Owen
>
> On Apr 23, 2009, at 3:17 PM, Joe Abley wrote:
>
> > Hi all,
> >
> > What is everybody's favourite combination rack-mount VGA/USB KVM-
> > over-IP and serial console concentrator in 2009?
> >
> > I'm looking for something that will accommodate 8 or so 9600bps
> > serial devices and about 12 VGA/USB devices, all reachable over IP
> > via sane means (ssh, https, etc). Being able to trunk everything
> > through cat5E/RJ45 plant is not necessary; in this application
> > everything is in the same cabinet.
> >
> > Avocent seem to make a likely-looking box, but (a) it's a bit
> > insanely expensive, and (b) the adapters that you connect using RJ45
> > to the avocent and via RS232 to the serial devices *each seem to
> > require a power supply* which frankly makes me recoil in horror.
> > Perhaps I mis-read the glossy web page.
> >
> > Advice would be appreciated; direct mail is fine; I can summarise
> > back to the list if there is interest in me doing so.
> >
> >
> > Joe

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