Alan

There are maybe too many options out there. The used Cyclades are the lowest cost entry point. An ideal solution might be https://freetserv.github.io/ but some assembly required. I have Lantronix OOB solutions in my lab. Most modern servers come with some SOL options so I will assume this is for networking equipment. The modern HTML5 interfaces are great and really do drop all the legacy Java requirements.

On Tue, Sep 18, 2018 at 8:38 AM Alan Hannan <alan@routingloop.com> wrote:

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