* Saku Ytti >> That essentially what we are talking about. Connect fxp0 to a >> SEPARATE switch that is used for only out of band traffic. You then >> use this network to copy images, etc. What am I missing here? > > What are you winning by not doing this on-band in HW interface?
Cost. The fxp0 port is basically free. The ports on the line cards are anything but - there's not a chance in hell I could reserve one of the revenue ports on the line cards for emergency management access that I could use to get at the box, should for example my IGP melt down. Or procure a management switch with 10G ports I could connect the revenue-turned-mgmt port to, for that matter. Unmanaged 100M switches, is on the other hand practically free. >> Sure you can, I've done it, others here have said they've done it. >> Assuming the OOB network is well protected from outside traffic to >> avoid attacks and the like, why not? > > Additional ports, wiring. Use of the fxp0 port doesn't require any more ports/wiring than the CMP style approach you appear to be advocating? It would be better to have an embedded iLO/BMC in the chassis like you find on pretty much any x86 server these days - with internal serial console port, power control, etc. I do have x86 servers with iLOs connected to the same management switch I connect my fxp0s to. fxp0 isn't perfect, but IMHO it is better than nothing. Tore _______________________________________________ juniper-nsp mailing list [email protected] https://puck.nether.net/mailman/listinfo/juniper-nsp
