On 06/17/12 18:24, Jiri B wrote: > Hello, > > could anybody recommend OpenBSD compatible 8-ports serial card? I'd like > to build a small console server. > > Thank you. > > jirib
So cheap, it's worth a try: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16815124099 I bought a few of these cards a few years back. They didn't work. Then somewhere around 4.8 or 4.9, support for the chip I had was added, but the older card I had didn't work on anything under than a P4, and even there, it caused a huge interrupt storm, slowed the machine down and drastically increased power consumption. On a P3 or slower system (inc. macppc or sparc64), the system just hung as it spun up the serial ports. Then, somewhere before 5.1, iirc, something fixed that and now it works nicely on anything I've put it in. BUT: This is not the card I ordered. Same vendor, same price point, but the card has clearly been revised. So I can't tell you if THIS card works. I keep getting tempted to buy one, but I also look at the older card still in the box on my shelf...and think...sheesh, when I buy this one, it will be revised a week later, and nothing will be gained by anyone. Nick.
