Re: Console Servers

[Andrew Latham <lathama () gmail com>]

Alan

There are maybe too many options out there. The used Cyclades are the
lowest cost entry point. An ideal solution might be
https://freetserv.github.io/ but some assembly required. I have Lantronix
OOB solutions in my lab. Most modern servers come with some SOL options so
I will assume this is for networking equipment. The modern HTML5 interfaces
are great and really do drop all the legacy Java requirements.

On Tue, Sep 18, 2018 at 8:38 AM Alan Hannan <alan () routingloop com> wrote:

> I'd like your input on suggestions for an alternate serial port manager.
>
> Long ago I used Cisco 2511/2611 and was fairly happy.  A little later I
> used portmaster and was less so.  Recently I've been using Opengear and
> they work fairly well but the price is fairly high.   I use the CM7100 and
> IM7100.
>
> General specs I'm looking for are:
>
>  * 8 to 48 or more rs232 serial ports on rj45
>  * nice-to-have software selectable pinouts (cisco v. straight)
>  * gig-e ethernet port (100mbps ok)
>  * 1U form factor
>  * redundant AC power
>  * access physical serial connections via local port #
>  * access physical serial connections via local IP alias (nice to have)
>
> Can you recommend a serial port server/concentrator that I could use in
> place of opengear for a better value and/or lower cost?
>
> I'm just ignorant about the current market for serial port concentrators
> and so far web searches have not revealed ideas, so your input is
> appreciated!
>
> Thanks!
>
> -alan


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