++ for Opengear. Been happily using them for >10yrs.
> On Sep 18, 2018, at 9:26 AM, Merritt, Channing via NANOG <nanog@nanog.org> > wrote: > > Look into OpenGear, we’ve tested out a couple different products that we’ve > implemented in remote offices to replace our 2800’s. > > > From: NANOG <nanog-boun...@nanog.org> On Behalf Of Mike Hammett > Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2018 9:49 AM > To: Alan Hannan <a...@routingloop.com> > Cc: NANOG <nanog@nanog.org> > Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: Console Servers > > I'm deploying new to me Cisco 2811s for console and OOB access. > > > > ----- > Mike Hammett > Intelligent Computing Solutions > > Midwest Internet Exchange > > The Brothers WISP > > From: "Alan Hannan" <a...@routingloop.com> > To: "NANOG" <nanog@nanog.org> > Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2018 8:36:33 AM > Subject: Console Servers > > 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 -- Louis Kowolowski lou...@cryptomonkeys.org Cryptomonkeys: http://www.cryptomonkeys.com/ Making life more interesting for people since 1977
