Re: Console Servers

[Christopher Morrow <morrowc.lists () gmail com>]

a vote for (so far so good) the nodegrid ZPE devices.

On Tue, Sep 18, 2018 at 8:54 AM Sameer Khosla <skhosla () neutraldata com>
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> My favorite are the lantronix SLC console servers.  Fairly bullet-proof,
> they are one of those devices that just work.  Can usually be picked up
> used ~$300 for 32 or 48 port varieties in good condition if you aren’t in
> the biggest hurry.
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> *From:* NANOG <nanog-bounces () nanog org> *On Behalf Of *Alan Hannan
> *Sent:* Tuesday, September 18, 2018 9:37 AM
> *To:* NANOG <nanog () nanog org>
> *Subject:* Console Servers
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> I'd like your input on suggestions for an alternate serial port manager.
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> 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.
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> General specs I'm looking for are:
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>  * 8 to 48 or more rs232 serial ports on rj45
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>  * nice-to-have software selectable pinouts (cisco v. straight)
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>  * gig-e ethernet port (100mbps ok)
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>  * 1U form factor
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>  * redundant AC power
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>  * access physical serial connections via local port #
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>  * access physical serial connections via local IP alias (nice to have)
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> Can you recommend a serial port server/concentrator that I could use in
> place of opengear for a better value and/or lower cost?
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> 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!
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> Thanks!
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> -alan