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> 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-bounces@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