[AusNOG] OOB Console - What are people using?

[Matt Perkins]

We did something like this for a long time. We used a bunch of Cisco 
2500's with 2 octacables. (handy because they plug directly into console 
ports without a rollover) 2500's are also  cheap on ebay. We did trade 
this method in  some time ago for a Supermicro appliance type 1RU Atom 
PC with SSD disk running linux and a ADSL modem.  It then spans out via 
USB to multiple rack mounted 16 port USB Serial adapters.  (there's 
heaps of different brands on google) This is easily expandable with a 
USB hub to multiple 16 port Units.  The Unit's we have are called 
S1600-RU's but I cant seem to find them any more there's a lot of brands 
that appear the same. They are FTDI based.

Matt.


On 21/08/13 9:25 AM, Skeeve Stevens wrote:
> Hey all,
>
> I am setting up an Out-Of-Band for a customer at a couple of datacentres.
>
> The kit being accessed is Cisco, Juniper, Checkpoint and some HP C7000 
> Chassis.
>
> I am thinking a DSL service into a Juniper SRX110 with an Avocent 
> ACS5000/16port.
>
> This would give the ability to ssh, telnet, VPN into the SRX and then 
> either IP to devices or the serial console server which then consoles 
> into all the connected equipment.
>
> The reason for the SRX is that it can be accessed via the normal 
> internal network, as well as via the OOB path.
>
> Now, while I initially thought of the Avocent (Emerson) ACS 16 
> porter... they are like $2k... which I think is a little expensive.
>
> Does anyone else have any recommendations on a good console/terminal 
> server?
>
> Also, is anyone sitting on a pile of Cisco rollover console cables 
> (RJ45 to Rj45 - NOT the DB9 ones).  I'm looking to buy a few.
>
> ...Skeeve
>
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