++ 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-bounces@nanog.org> On Behalf Of Mike Hammett Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2018 9:49 AM To: Alan Hannan <alan@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.
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From: "Alan Hannan" <alan@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
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