Christian Weisgerber wrote:
Daniel Ouellet <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
As we are on the subject and I do not want to deviate from the original
question, I would however appreciate suggestions as to how I can have a
one server witch can actually have up to 32 serial console to control
LOM on Sun server. I may need up to 48 in one case, but instead of using
a bunch of Cisco 2509 and 2511, I would much prefer using one good
OpenBSD server with proper PF, etc
Put the access servers in a private network and an OpenBSD box in
front. We use such a setup for the ports.openbsd.org machines.
There is a little Soekris that can be accessed by ssh and that runs
ports/comms/conserver, and on a separate interface it is connected
to an access server.
Alternatively, you can put puc(4) cards into an OpenBSD box or hook
up a tangle of ucom(4) adapters to a tree of powered USB hubs
There are several multi-port USB-serial adapters available. You can get
bus-powered ones up to around 8 DB9 ports. Beyond that, they have their
own power supplies
Here are a few that have good prices. I am not sure how good they are,
but I did just order the PL-8COM one at $159USD for exactly this
application...
http://www.byterunner.com/byterunner/new_frontpage=usbserialadapters
/Jason
