a vote for (so far so good) the nodegrid ZPE devices. On Tue, Sep 18, 2018 at 8:54 AM Sameer Khosla <skho...@neutraldata.com> wrote:
> 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. > > > > Sk. > > > > > > *From:* NANOG <nanog-boun...@nanog.org> *On Behalf Of *Alan Hannan > *Sent:* Tuesday, September 18, 2018 9:37 AM > *To:* NANOG <nanog@nanog.org> > *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 >
