We are using two models of the Lightwave console server from Lightwave Communications, Inc. http://www.lightwavecom.com/ . Our older ones are Lightwave System Console Switches. They can handle twelve connections plus a serial connection for your console terminal. These can be chained together and use a standard strait through RJ45 cable and use a standard RJ45 to 9/25 pin D-Sub.
Our newer models are a Console Server 3200 which allow us to connect up to 32 devices and we can network it as well. The ability to add this device to the network allows us to telnet into the console server remotely work on a connected device as if we were there locally.
Give a visit to the lightwave web page for more information.
-gdg
Sam Schorr wrote:
Does anyone have a recommendation for a console connection server? We have 14 filers and growing and I'm looking for some centralized, easy serial connection box. I have used Annex in the past for UNIX, but thought maybe some folks out there in toasterland might have some ideas to share. Thanks in advance for any advice!
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