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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">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. <br>
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Matt.<br>
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On 21/08/13 9:25 AM, Skeeve Stevens wrote:<br>
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<div dir="ltr">Hey all,
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<div>I am setting up an Out-Of-Band for a customer at a couple
of datacentres.</div>
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<div>The kit being accessed is Cisco, Juniper, Checkpoint and
some HP C7000 Chassis.</div>
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<div>I am thinking a DSL service into a Juniper SRX110 with an
Avocent ACS5000/16port.</div>
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<div>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.</div>
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<div>The reason for the SRX is that it can be accessed via the
normal internal network, as well as via the OOB path.</div>
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<div>Now, while I initially thought of the Avocent (Emerson) ACS
16 porter... they are like $2k... which I think is a little
expensive.</div>
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<div>Does anyone else have any recommendations on a good
console/terminal server?</div>
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<div>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.<br clear="all">
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