48V DC Terminal server recommendations
Looking for recommendations on a good terminal server to put into a telco colocate facility. Requirements: 8-16 ports for Cisco console access (RJ-45s preferred, DB9s if we have to) -48V DC power USB/internal modem for OOB access NEBS Level 1 (or better) compliance. So far I've found Perle has several models that meet 3 out of 4, but none that meet all the requirements. The only OpenGear boxes we're seeing with DC power is a little 4 port unit and they don't mention NEBS compliance. Lantronix mentions DC power for their SLC line, but doesn't mention anything about NEBS compliance either. Anybody have any recommendations for one they've used that meets all 4 of those requirements? Thanks! Jeremy "TheBrez" Bresley brez@brezworks.com
On Wed, Jul 24, 2013 at 10:59 AM, Jeremy Bresley <brez@brezworks.com> wrote:
Looking for recommendations on a good terminal server to put into a telco colocate facility.
Requirements: 8-16 ports for Cisco console access (RJ-45s preferred, DB9s if we have to) -48V DC power USB/internal modem for OOB access NEBS Level 1 (or better) compliance.
Hi Jeremy, Have you considered the obvious: a Cisco 2610/2811 or equivalent with a 16 port async NM card, an analog modem WIC card and a DC power supply? I didn't see it on the list of things you'd considered. Regards, Bill Herrin -- William D. Herrin ................ herrin@dirtside.com bill@herrin.us 3005 Crane Dr. ...................... Web: <http://bill.herrin.us/> Falls Church, VA 22042-3004
Uplogix. Sent from my Mobile Device. -------- Original message -------- From: Jeremy Bresley <brez@brezworks.com> Date: 07/24/2013 8:02 AM (GMT-08:00) To: nanog@nanog.org Subject: 48V DC Terminal server recommendations Looking for recommendations on a good terminal server to put into a telco colocate facility. Requirements: 8-16 ports for Cisco console access (RJ-45s preferred, DB9s if we have to) -48V DC power USB/internal modem for OOB access NEBS Level 1 (or better) compliance. So far I've found Perle has several models that meet 3 out of 4, but none that meet all the requirements. The only OpenGear boxes we're seeing with DC power is a little 4 port unit and they don't mention NEBS compliance. Lantronix mentions DC power for their SLC line, but doesn't mention anything about NEBS compliance either. Anybody have any recommendations for one they've used that meets all 4 of those requirements? Thanks! Jeremy "TheBrez" Bresley brez@brezworks.com
On 13-07-24 10:59 AM, Jeremy Bresley wrote:
Looking for recommendations on a good terminal server to put into a telco colocate facility.
Requirements: 8-16 ports for Cisco console access (RJ-45s preferred, DB9s if we have to) -48V DC power USB/internal modem for OOB access NEBS Level 1 (or better) compliance.
Avocent's (formerly Cyclades) ACS devices meet all of your constraints: http://www.emersonnetworkpower.com/documents/en-us/brands/avocent/documents/... M. -- Michael Brown | The true sysadmin does not adjust his behaviour Systems Administrator | to fit the machine. He adjusts the machine michael@supermathie.net | until it behaves properly. With a hammer, | if necessary. - Brian
I guess Cyclades is now Avocent, used these at Clearwire. Can come with dual 48VDC supplies. Think of a 48 serial port Linux box. Has PCM/CIA slot for modem. Multiple users can be logged in at the same time. http://www.emersonnetworkpower.com/en-US/Products/InfrastructureManagement/S... -- Joe Hamelin, W7COM, Tulalip, WA, 360-474-7474 On Wed, Jul 24, 2013 at 7:59 AM, Jeremy Bresley <brez@brezworks.com> wrote:
Looking for recommendations on a good terminal server to put into a telco colocate facility.
Requirements: 8-16 ports for Cisco console access (RJ-45s preferred, DB9s if we have to) -48V DC power USB/internal modem for OOB access NEBS Level 1 (or better) compliance.
So far I've found Perle has several models that meet 3 out of 4, but none that meet all the requirements. The only OpenGear boxes we're seeing with DC power is a little 4 port unit and they don't mention NEBS compliance. Lantronix mentions DC power for their SLC line, but doesn't mention anything about NEBS compliance either.
Anybody have any recommendations for one they've used that meets all 4 of those requirements?
Thanks!
Jeremy "TheBrez" Bresley brez@brezworks.com
We used these quite a bit. Uplogix has some interesting automation, and the phone line/OOB is pretty slick. One cool thing about uplogix is it has a surgical rollback feature. You can set many different conditions and rules, and the router will dutifully execute a fall back procedure automatically. We had a switch plugged in, and I did a port range and added "shut" to all of the ports. Once they all went down, uplogix noticed and after a pre defined time it went back in and restored to the last known good configuration. If these bells and whistles don't blow your skirt up, check out the website. Sent from my Mobile Device. -------- Original message -------- From: Joe Hamelin <joe@nethead.com> Date: 07/24/2013 8:23 AM (GMT-08:00) To: Jeremy Bresley <brez@brezworks.com> Cc: NANOG list <nanog@nanog.org> Subject: Re: 48V DC Terminal server recommendations I guess Cyclades is now Avocent, used these at Clearwire. Can come with dual 48VDC supplies. Think of a 48 serial port Linux box. Has PCM/CIA slot for modem. Multiple users can be logged in at the same time. http://www.emersonnetworkpower.com/en-US/Products/InfrastructureManagement/S... -- Joe Hamelin, W7COM, Tulalip, WA, 360-474-7474 On Wed, Jul 24, 2013 at 7:59 AM, Jeremy Bresley <brez@brezworks.com> wrote:
Looking for recommendations on a good terminal server to put into a telco colocate facility.
Requirements: 8-16 ports for Cisco console access (RJ-45s preferred, DB9s if we have to) -48V DC power USB/internal modem for OOB access NEBS Level 1 (or better) compliance.
So far I've found Perle has several models that meet 3 out of 4, but none that meet all the requirements. The only OpenGear boxes we're seeing with DC power is a little 4 port unit and they don't mention NEBS compliance. Lantronix mentions DC power for their SLC line, but doesn't mention anything about NEBS compliance either.
Anybody have any recommendations for one they've used that meets all 4 of those requirements?
Thanks!
Jeremy "TheBrez" Bresley brez@brezworks.com
We have used the Avocent console/power terminal servers for several years. Although the browser interface is cluttered, and the use of Java sometimes poses connectivity challengesm Avocent is a useful console server for all types of devices, and has the ability to remotely power-cycle AC and DC devices. Avocent devices meet your specs (-48V PS, NEBS compliance). Regards, David On Wed, Jul 24, 2013 at 7:59 AM, Jeremy Bresley <brez@brezworks.com> wrote:
Looking for recommendations on a good terminal server to put into a telco colocate facility.
Requirements: 8-16 ports for Cisco console access (RJ-45s preferred, DB9s if we have to) -48V DC power USB/internal modem for OOB access NEBS Level 1 (or better) compliance.
So far I've found Perle has several models that meet 3 out of 4, but none that meet all the requirements. The only OpenGear boxes we're seeing with DC power is a little 4 port unit and they don't mention NEBS compliance. Lantronix mentions DC power for their SLC line, but doesn't mention anything about NEBS compliance either.
Anybody have any recommendations for one they've used that meets all 4 of those requirements?
Thanks!
Jeremy "TheBrez" Bresley brez@brezworks.com
I just use SSH to ip:portnum . Used the web ui for initial setup. Never used an applet. Didn't know one existed. This is on an acs48 model. I forget the pdu model (cyclades i something), they just daisychain off the acs and you can hit a key combo to powercycle. david peahi <davidpeahi@gmail.com> wrote:
We have used the Avocent console/power terminal servers for several years. Although the browser interface is cluttered, and the use of Java sometimes poses connectivity challengesm Avocent is a useful console server for all types of devices, and has the ability to remotely power-cycle AC and DC devices. Avocent devices meet your specs (-48V PS, NEBS compliance).
Regards,
David
On Wed, Jul 24, 2013 at 7:59 AM, Jeremy Bresley <brez@brezworks.com> wrote:
Looking for recommendations on a good terminal server to put into a telco colocate facility.
Requirements: 8-16 ports for Cisco console access (RJ-45s preferred, DB9s if we have to) -48V DC power USB/internal modem for OOB access NEBS Level 1 (or better) compliance.
So far I've found Perle has several models that meet 3 out of 4, but none that meet all the requirements. The only OpenGear boxes we're seeing with DC power is a little 4 port unit and they don't mention NEBS compliance. Lantronix mentions DC power for their SLC line, but doesn't mention anything about NEBS compliance either.
Anybody have any recommendations for one they've used that meets all 4 of those requirements?
Thanks!
Jeremy "TheBrez" Bresley brez@brezworks.com
-- Sent from my Android device with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity.
Digi TS-16 Works well, but doesn't have USB/modem.. MRV's LX line meets all of that, but I've had mixed issues with reliability with them.. On Wed, Jul 24, 2013 at 7:59 AM, Jeremy Bresley <brez@brezworks.com> wrote:
Looking for recommendations on a good terminal server to put into a telco colocate facility.
Requirements: 8-16 ports for Cisco console access (RJ-45s preferred, DB9s if we have to) -48V DC power USB/internal modem for OOB access NEBS Level 1 (or better) compliance.
So far I've found Perle has several models that meet 3 out of 4, but none that meet all the requirements. The only OpenGear boxes we're seeing with DC power is a little 4 port unit and they don't mention NEBS compliance. Lantronix mentions DC power for their SLC line, but doesn't mention anything about NEBS compliance either.
Anybody have any recommendations for one they've used that meets all 4 of those requirements?
Thanks!
Jeremy "TheBrez" Bresley brez@brezworks.com
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From: "Jeremy Bresley" <brez@brezworks.com>
NEBS Level 1 (or better) compliance.
Do you require NEBS "compliance" or the much more expensive still "NEBS certification"? Cheers, -- jra -- Jay R. Ashworth Baylink jra@baylink.com Designer The Things I Think RFC 2100 Ashworth & Associates http://baylink.pitas.com 2000 Land Rover DII St Petersburg FL USA #natog +1 727 647 1274
I'm surprised no one mention WTI's product: http://www.wti.com/p-137-tsm-24dc-console-server-24-port-rj45-48v-dc.aspx It seems to lack NEBs compliancy, though. Frank -----Original Message----- From: Jeremy Bresley [mailto:brez@brezworks.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 24, 2013 10:00 AM To: nanog@nanog.org Subject: 48V DC Terminal server recommendations Looking for recommendations on a good terminal server to put into a telco colocate facility. Requirements: 8-16 ports for Cisco console access (RJ-45s preferred, DB9s if we have to) -48V DC power USB/internal modem for OOB access NEBS Level 1 (or better) compliance. So far I've found Perle has several models that meet 3 out of 4, but none that meet all the requirements. The only OpenGear boxes we're seeing with DC power is a little 4 port unit and they don't mention NEBS compliance. Lantronix mentions DC power for their SLC line, but doesn't mention anything about NEBS compliance either. Anybody have any recommendations for one they've used that meets all 4 of those requirements? Thanks! Jeremy "TheBrez" Bresley brez@brezworks.com
Lantronix SLC. Has USB modem. SLC is NEBS Level 3 compliant. -----Original Message----- From: Frank Bulk [mailto:frnkblk@iname.com] Sent: Thursday, July 25, 2013 12:22 AM To: 'Jeremy Bresley'; nanog@nanog.org Subject: RE: 48V DC Terminal server recommendations I'm surprised no one mention WTI's product: http://www.wti.com/p-137-tsm-24dc-console-server-24-port-rj45-48v-dc.aspx It seems to lack NEBs compliancy, though. Frank -----Original Message----- From: Jeremy Bresley [mailto:brez@brezworks.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 24, 2013 10:00 AM To: nanog@nanog.org Subject: 48V DC Terminal server recommendations Looking for recommendations on a good terminal server to put into a telco colocate facility. Requirements: 8-16 ports for Cisco console access (RJ-45s preferred, DB9s if we have to) -48V DC power USB/internal modem for OOB access NEBS Level 1 (or better) compliance. So far I've found Perle has several models that meet 3 out of 4, but none that meet all the requirements. The only OpenGear boxes we're seeing with DC power is a little 4 port unit and they don't mention NEBS compliance. Lantronix mentions DC power for their SLC line, but doesn't mention anything about NEBS compliance either. Anybody have any recommendations for one they've used that meets all 4 of those requirements? Thanks! Jeremy "TheBrez" Bresley brez@brezworks.com
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