We use Raritan console devices in NJR2 and I couldn't be happier. They allow you to have to connections. We have a VPN device that is connected to our wan switches and then we have Verizon LTE as a backup. When we first went with T-Mobile we had problems with the connectivity (see https://mailman.nanog.org/pipermail/nanog/2019-January/098723.html). We then moved over to Verizon where the signal was strong but we had issues with the MTU issues (see https://mailman.nanog.org/pipermail/nanog/2019-June/101576.html). I ended up adding a rule to the raritan to lower the PDU and that allowed connectivity via the cellular network. I used the cellular modem that raritan recommended although I probably could have gone with something cheaper like the MikroTik LtAP. On Thu, Apr 15, 2021 at 6:14 PM Matthew Crocker <matthew@corp.crocker.com> wrote:
I have routers in both 60 Hudson St & 1 Summer St and I’m looking for some low cost bandwidth options for out of band management. Currently I have Opengear boxes at each site with cell modems but they don’t work too well. I either need to replace them with new cell based devices or find a wireless/ethernet bandwidth option. I only need a couple serial ports and ethernet for when everything breaks.
I’m in DR space @ 60 Hudson and the Markeley MMR @ 1 Summer
I’m surprised OOB bandwidth isn’t a feature for colocation providers.
Thanks