I'm looking at an IP-KVM. I don't need anything high res as I only need to see Linux consoles, BIOS, and RAID. What I am looking for: Non-Java client that runs on Linux (or a WebUI that will deploy a decent RDP or VNC session over SSL). Decent/configurable key mappings (ie, I've had a KVM a while ago where you had to pull down a menu for F-keys - not cool). Decently priced dongles (say ~$100?) I started looking at the Raritan devices (which can be found really cheap on ebay) but I only see a Java client and no mention of installing a client on Linux.
On Apr 23, 2013, at 5:36 PM, shawn wilson <ag4ve.us@gmail.com> wrote:
I'm looking at an IP-KVM. I don't need anything high res as I only need to see Linux consoles, BIOS, and RAID. What I am looking for: Non-Java client that runs on Linux (or a WebUI that will deploy a decent RDP or VNC session over SSL). Decent/configurable key mappings (ie, I've had a KVM a while ago where you had to pull down a menu for F-keys - not cool). Decently priced dongles (say ~$100?)
I started looking at the Raritan devices (which can be found really cheap on ebay) but I only see a Java client and no mention of installing a client on Linux.
I've used the star tech devices in the past. Most modern systems have some sort of RDP or Java thing on the IPMI that mostly work. - Jared
On Tue, Apr 23, 2013 at 05:36:37PM -0400, shawn wilson wrote:
I'm looking at an IP-KVM. I don't need anything high res as I only need to see Linux consoles, BIOS, and RAID. What I am looking for: Non-Java client that runs on Linux (or a WebUI that will deploy a decent RDP or VNC session over SSL). Decent/configurable key mappings (ie, I've had a KVM a while ago where you had to pull down a menu for F-keys - not cool). Decently priced dongles (say ~$100?)
I've never used this but saw it mentioned on a mailing list and wished we hadn't already purchased something else: http://us.adder.com/products/adderlink-ipeps It uses the VNC protocol. We'd already purchased the SpiderDuo from Lantronix which is reliant upon a Java Webstart client (unfortunately) but works well: http://www.lantronix.com/it-management/kvm-over-ip/securelinx-spiderduo.html Derrick
On 04/23/2013 05:01 PM, Derrick H. wrote:
On Tue, Apr 23, 2013 at 05:36:37PM -0400, shawn wilson wrote:
I'm looking at an IP-KVM. I don't need anything high res as I only need to see Linux consoles, BIOS, and RAID. What I am looking for: Non-Java client that runs on Linux (or a WebUI that will deploy a decent RDP or VNC session over SSL). Decent/configurable key mappings (ie, I've had a KVM a while ago where you had to pull down a menu for F-keys - not cool). Decently priced dongles (say ~$100?)
I've never used this but saw it mentioned on a mailing list and wished we hadn't already purchased something else: http://us.adder.com/products/adderlink-ipeps It uses the VNC protocol.
We have used a couple of the Adderlink devices and they work pretty well. One model is kind of handy in that in addition to the IP/VNC console, you can also connect a keyboard and monitor to it so you have a "local" console as well. We have had success connecting the Adderlink to standard KVM switches so we effectively have access to multiple consoles through the one device. Steve -- -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Steven Saner <ssaner@hubris.net> Voice: 316-858-3000 Director of Network Operations Fax: 316-858-3001 Hubris Communications http://www.hubris.net
On Tue, Apr 23, 2013 at 6:01 PM, Derrick H. <nanog@lacutt.com> wrote:
On Tue, Apr 23, 2013 at 05:36:37PM -0400, shawn wilson wrote:
I'm looking at an IP-KVM. I don't need anything high res as I only need to see Linux consoles, BIOS, and RAID. What I am looking for: Non-Java client that runs on Linux (or a WebUI that will deploy a decent RDP or VNC session over SSL). Decent/configurable key mappings (ie, I've had a KVM a while ago where you had to pull down a menu for F-keys - not cool). Decently priced dongles (say ~$100?)
I've never used this but saw it mentioned on a mailing list and wished we hadn't already purchased something else: http://us.adder.com/products/adderlink-ipeps It uses the VNC protocol.
We'd already purchased the SpiderDuo from Lantronix which is reliant upon a Java Webstart client (unfortunately) but works well: http://www.lantronix.com/it-management/kvm-over-ip/securelinx-spiderduo.html
Derrick
Lantronix has some tools for enterprise management of the IP-KVMs. Look at http://www.lantronix.com/it-management/management-platform/vslm.html FYI: Most newish IPMI or IP-KVM have limited to full TLS/SSL and IPv6 support. Enable TLS/SSL to secure console access to your servers. -- ~ Andrew "lathama" Latham lathama@gmail.com http://lathama.net ~
We have an Adderlink box. It sometimessssssssssssssss doesnnnnnnnnnnnt see kkkkkkkkkkkkey up events. -----Original Message----- From: Derrick H. [mailto:nanog@lacutt.com] Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2013 6:02 PM To: nanog@nanog.org Subject: Re: KVM On Tue, Apr 23, 2013 at 05:36:37PM -0400, shawn wilson wrote:
I'm looking at an IP-KVM. I don't need anything high res as I only need to see Linux consoles, BIOS, and RAID. What I am looking for: Non-Java client that runs on Linux (or a WebUI that will deploy a decent RDP or VNC session over SSL). Decent/configurable key mappings (ie, I've had a KVM a while ago where you had to pull down a menu for F-keys - not cool). Decently priced dongles (say ~$100?)
I've never used this but saw it mentioned on a mailing list and wished we hadn't already purchased something else: http://us.adder.com/products/adderlink-ipeps It uses the VNC protocol. We'd already purchased the SpiderDuo from Lantronix which is reliant upon a Java Webstart client (unfortunately) but works well: http://www.lantronix.com/it-management/kvm-over-ip/securelinx-spiderduo.html Derrick
Raritan makes good IP KVM (VGA, USB/PS2). For serial, I would go OpenGear. On Tue, Apr 23, 2013 at 2:36 PM, shawn wilson <ag4ve.us@gmail.com> wrote:
I'm looking at an IP-KVM. I don't need anything high res as I only need to see Linux consoles, BIOS, and RAID. What I am looking for: Non-Java client that runs on Linux (or a WebUI that will deploy a decent RDP or VNC session over SSL). Decent/configurable key mappings (ie, I've had a KVM a while ago where you had to pull down a menu for F-keys - not cool). Decently priced dongles (say ~$100?)
I started looking at the Raritan devices (which can be found really cheap on ebay) but I only see a Java client and no mention of installing a client on Linux.
-- Brent Jones brent@brentrjones.com
On Apr 23, 2013, at 5:36 PM, shawn wilson <ag4ve.us@gmail.com> wrote:
I'm looking at an IP-KVM. I don't need anything high res as I only need to see Linux consoles, BIOS, and RAID. What I am looking for: Non-Java client that runs on Linux (or a WebUI that will deploy a decent RDP or VNC session over SSL). Decent/configurable key mappings (ie, I've had a KVM a while ago where you had to pull down a menu for F-keys - not cool). Decently priced dongles (say ~$100?)
I started looking at the Raritan devices (which can be found really cheap on ebay) but I only see a Java client and no mention of installing a client on Linux.
Related -- kinda. A while back someone used to sell a cable / thingie that would allow you to use your laptop as a keyboard and monitor. Basically it had a VGA / HDMI and PS/2 port on one side, and a USB port on the other -- you'd plug the USB into your laptop (and run some client) and the VGA / PS/2 into a server, machine, whatever. Whatever the server sent would show up on the laptop -- basically this means you can avoid having a crash cart. I've done a crappy job of explaining it, but does anyone know what I'm on about? Who made this? It is still available? W -- "Have you got any previous convictions?" "Well, I dunno... I suppose I used to believe very firmly that a penny saved is a penny earned--" -- Terry Pratchett
http://www.startech.com/Server-Management/KVM-Switches/Portable-USB-PS-2-KVM... On Fri, Apr 26, 2013 at 4:49 PM, Warren Kumari <warren@kumari.net> wrote:
On Apr 23, 2013, at 5:36 PM, shawn wilson <ag4ve.us@gmail.com> wrote:
I'm looking at an IP-KVM. I don't need anything high res as I only need to see Linux consoles, BIOS, and RAID. What I am looking for: Non-Java client that runs on Linux (or a WebUI that will deploy a decent RDP or VNC session over SSL). Decent/configurable key mappings (ie, I've had a KVM a while ago where you had to pull down a menu for F-keys - not cool). Decently priced dongles (say ~$100?)
I started looking at the Raritan devices (which can be found really cheap on ebay) but I only see a Java client and no mention of installing a client on Linux.
Related -- kinda.
A while back someone used to sell a cable / thingie that would allow you to use your laptop as a keyboard and monitor. Basically it had a VGA / HDMI and PS/2 port on one side, and a USB port on the other -- you'd plug the USB into your laptop (and run some client) and the VGA / PS/2 into a server, machine, whatever. Whatever the server sent would show up on the laptop -- basically this means you can avoid having a crash cart. I've done a crappy job of explaining it, but does anyone know what I'm on about? Who made this? It is still available?
W
-- "Have you got any previous convictions?"
"Well, I dunno... I suppose I used to believe very firmly that a penny saved is a penny earned--" -- Terry Pratchett
On Apr 26, 2013, at 4:52 PM, John Mason <john.mason.jr@gmail.com> wrote:
http://www.startech.com/Server-Management/KVM-Switches/Portable-USB-PS-2-KVM...
Oh yeah, that's the one… $470.. Now I remember why I didn't buy one when I first saw it… W
On Fri, Apr 26, 2013 at 4:49 PM, Warren Kumari <warren@kumari.net> wrote:
On Apr 23, 2013, at 5:36 PM, shawn wilson <ag4ve.us@gmail.com> wrote:
I'm looking at an IP-KVM. I don't need anything high res as I only need to see Linux consoles, BIOS, and RAID. What I am looking for: Non-Java client that runs on Linux (or a WebUI that will deploy a decent RDP or VNC session over SSL). Decent/configurable key mappings (ie, I've had a KVM a while ago where you had to pull down a menu for F-keys - not cool). Decently priced dongles (say ~$100?)
I started looking at the Raritan devices (which can be found really cheap on ebay) but I only see a Java client and no mention of installing a client on Linux.
Related -- kinda.
A while back someone used to sell a cable / thingie that would allow you to use your laptop as a keyboard and monitor. Basically it had a VGA / HDMI and PS/2 port on one side, and a USB port on the other -- you'd plug the USB into your laptop (and run some client) and the VGA / PS/2 into a server, machine, whatever. Whatever the server sent would show up on the laptop -- basically this means you can avoid having a crash cart. I've done a crappy job of explaining it, but does anyone know what I'm on about? Who made this? It is still available?
W
-- "Have you got any previous convictions?"
"Well, I dunno... I suppose I used to believe very firmly that a penny saved is a penny earned--" -- Terry Pratchett
-- It's a mistake trying to cheer up camels. You might as well drop meringues into a black hole. -- Terry Prachett
They are cheaper at CDW On Apr 26, 2013, at 5:34 PM, Warren Kumari <warren@kumari.net> wrote:
On Apr 26, 2013, at 4:52 PM, John Mason <john.mason.jr@gmail.com> wrote:
http://www.startech.com/Server-Management/KVM-Switches/Portable-USB-PS-2-KVM...
Oh yeah, that's the one… $470.. Now I remember why I didn't buy one when I first saw it…
W
On Fri, Apr 26, 2013 at 4:49 PM, Warren Kumari <warren@kumari.net> wrote:
On Apr 23, 2013, at 5:36 PM, shawn wilson <ag4ve.us@gmail.com> wrote:
I'm looking at an IP-KVM. I don't need anything high res as I only need to see Linux consoles, BIOS, and RAID. What I am looking for: Non-Java client that runs on Linux (or a WebUI that will deploy a decent RDP or VNC session over SSL). Decent/configurable key mappings (ie, I've had a KVM a while ago where you had to pull down a menu for F-keys - not cool). Decently priced dongles (say ~$100?)
I started looking at the Raritan devices (which can be found really cheap on ebay) but I only see a Java client and no mention of installing a client on Linux.
Related -- kinda.
A while back someone used to sell a cable / thingie that would allow you to use your laptop as a keyboard and monitor. Basically it had a VGA / HDMI and PS/2 port on one side, and a USB port on the other -- you'd plug the USB into your laptop (and run some client) and the VGA / PS/2 into a server, machine, whatever. Whatever the server sent would show up on the laptop -- basically this means you can avoid having a crash cart. I've done a crappy job of explaining it, but does anyone know what I'm on about? Who made this? It is still available?
W
-- "Have you got any previous convictions?"
"Well, I dunno... I suppose I used to believe very firmly that a penny saved is a penny earned--" -- Terry Pratchett
-- It's a mistake trying to cheer up camels. You might as well drop meringues into a black hole. -- Terry Prachett
On 4/26/13 1:49 PM, Warren Kumari wrote:
On Apr 23, 2013, at 5:36 PM, shawn wilson <ag4ve.us@gmail.com> wrote:
I'm looking at an IP-KVM. I don't need anything high res as I only need to see Linux consoles, BIOS, and RAID. What I am looking for: Non-Java client that runs on Linux (or a WebUI that will deploy a decent RDP or VNC session over SSL). Decent/configurable key mappings (ie, I've had a KVM a while ago where you had to pull down a menu for F-keys - not cool). Decently priced dongles (say ~$100?)
I started looking at the Raritan devices (which can be found really cheap on ebay) but I only see a Java client and no mention of installing a client on Linux.
Related -- kinda.
A while back someone used to sell a cable / thingie that would allow you to use your laptop as a keyboard and monitor. Basically it had a VGA / HDMI and PS/2 port on one side, and a USB port on the other -- you'd plug the USB into your laptop (and run some client) and the VGA / PS/2 into a server, machine, whatever. Whatever the server sent would show up on the laptop -- basically this means you can avoid having a crash cart. I've done a crappy job of explaining it, but does anyone know what I'm on about? Who made this? It is still available? http://www.epiphan.com/products/frame-grabbers/kvm2usb/
I thought about doing it this way and went with the lantronix spider instead.
W
-- "Have you got any previous convictions?"
"Well, I dunno... I suppose I used to believe very firmly that a penny saved is a penny earned--" -- Terry Pratchett
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