I think you will have a tough time finding a universal solution that will fit for all DataCenters (speaking in the context of OOB communication method). Traditional connections via Ethernet / T1 /Phone lines will cost you a fair amount (monthly service and cross-connect). In some of the DataCenters you can use a cellular (M2M ) based solution.. (use something like a cradle point or other similar functioning devices) In many of our DC we will exchange (bidirectional) OOB connection with another network (which is multi-homed). Quite a few of the DC's also provide Courtesy Wifi for customer's use .. it is possible to configure an OOB to use that connection.. (takes a bit of creativity). Since part of our network is using Fixed Wireless Technologies, we are pretty familiar with Mikrotik Routerboards they have a number of small, inexpensive devices which allow for very flexible configurations (including devices with USB ports that support USB Cellular dongles). Regards. Faisal Imtiaz Snappy Internet & Telecom ----- Original Message -----
From: "Darin Herteen" <synack@live.com> To: "nanog list" <nanog@nanog.org> Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2017 4:59:02 PM Subject: Common Reliable Out Of Band Management Options at Carrier Hotels
Greetings list,
We are exploring standardizing our Out Of Band options across our network and various off-net locations and the question was brought up "What about carrier hotels? What constraints might present themselves at those locations?"
Assuming each hotel we are located in can provide either Ethernet or DSL I'm guessing that is going to come a cost (cross-connects, rack space etc..) that might end up being cost prohibitive.
So my inquiry is... What does the list find to be a reasonably priced yet reliable solution in carrier hotels for OOB? Or is that contradictory :)
Thoughts on Cellular?
Any experience/insight would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Darin