I think you will have a tough time finding a universal solution that will fit for all DataCenters (speaking in the context of OOB communication method).
Traditional connections via Ethernet / T1 /Phone lines will cost you a fair amount (monthly service and cross-connect). In some of the DataCenters you can use a cellular (M2M ) based solution.. (use something like a cradle point or other similar functioning devices) In many of our DC we will exchange (bidirectional) OOB connection with another network (which is multi-homed). Quite a few of the DC's also provide Courtesy Wifi for customer's use .. it is possible to configure an OOB to use that connection.. (takes a bit of creativity). Since part of our network is using Fixed Wireless Technologies, we are pretty familiar with Mikrotik Routerboards they have a number of small, inexpensive devices which allow for very flexible configurations (including devices with USB ports that support USB Cellular dongles). Regards. Faisal Imtiaz Snappy Internet & Telecom ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Darin Herteen" <syn...@live.com> > To: "nanog list" <nanog@nanog.org> > Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2017 4:59:02 PM > Subject: Common Reliable Out Of Band Management Options at Carrier Hotels > Greetings list, > > > We are exploring standardizing our Out Of Band options across our network and > various off-net locations and the question was brought up "What about carrier > hotels? What constraints might present themselves at those locations?" > > > Assuming each hotel we are located in can provide either Ethernet or DSL I'm > guessing that is going to come a cost (cross-connects, rack space etc..) that > might end up being cost prohibitive. > > > So my inquiry is... What does the list find to be a reasonably priced yet > reliable solution in carrier hotels for OOB? Or is that contradictory :) > > > Thoughts on Cellular? > > > Any experience/insight would be appreciated. > > > Thanks, > > > Darin
