Re: IP KVM suggestions
> On 1/30/2012 11:05 AM, nanog-request nanog.org wrote: > > -- > > > > Message: 8 > > Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:09:16 -0600 > > From: "Express Web Systems" expresswebsystems.com> > > To: "'NANOG'" nanog.org> > > Subject: RE: IP KVM suggestions > > Message-ID: <033601ccdf7a$481d0f90$d8572eb0$@com> > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > > >> > I have a need for a small, portable, web based IP kvm with decent > >> > features that doesn't break the bank. Preferably something that > >> > supports ISO mounting from http or ftp and USB connectivity. Would > >> > also prefer something browser independent. Small plugin like the > >> > Raritan devices would be acceptable too. It will be used internally for > >> > Remote access while building devices pre deployment to customers. Any > >> > suggestions? > >> > > >> > Thanks! > >> > > >> > Blake Brian live.com> writes: Hi Blake, Are you familiar with the PX device (http://minicom.com/kvm_px.htm)? We have it placed at several customer sites, and so far extremely reliable. It comes with VM included, but can with a special power cable also give you remote power control. I give it two thumbs up. Cheers, Brian
Re: IP KVM suggestions
+1 on lantronix. Also does serial console. Lots of settings. Beats the pants off other units in terms of flexibility and configuration options. Sent from my IPhone (pardon the typo's) On Jan 30, 2012, at 9:11 PM, Jeff Fisher wrote: >> Lantronix Spider is a small, portable, affordable and web enabled IP KVM. >> Supports ISO mounting and has USB connections. >> >> http://www.lantronix.com/it-management/kvm-over-ip/securelinx-spider.html >> >> It is a single server unit. So if you want to connect many servers at the >> same time, it might not be the best option as the price quickly escalates. >> However, if you buy one and just move it from server to server (which is >> what I got from your email), then it is a pretty good fit. Java based web >> interface, not the greatest, but it works. > > I've got a few Lantronix Spiders and I love them; however, I would opt to get > the external power adapter instead of just relying on the unit drawing power > from the computer it's connected to. > > Also, there is a PS2 + USB model available that I'd recommend getting if you > have any older gear which doesn't support USB keyboards while in the BIOS. > > I think they go for around $260 + another $20 or so for the external power > adapter. > > Jeff
Re: IP KVM suggestions
Lantronix Spider is a small, portable, affordable and web enabled IP KVM. Supports ISO mounting and has USB connections. http://www.lantronix.com/it-management/kvm-over-ip/securelinx-spider.html It is a single server unit. So if you want to connect many servers at the same time, it might not be the best option as the price quickly escalates. However, if you buy one and just move it from server to server (which is what I got from your email), then it is a pretty good fit. Java based web interface, not the greatest, but it works. I've got a few Lantronix Spiders and I love them; however, I would opt to get the external power adapter instead of just relying on the unit drawing power from the computer it's connected to. Also, there is a PS2 + USB model available that I'd recommend getting if you have any older gear which doesn't support USB keyboards while in the BIOS. I think they go for around $260 + another $20 or so for the external power adapter. Jeff
Re: IP KVM suggestions
On 1/30/2012 11:05 AM, nanog-requ...@nanog.org wrote: > -- > > Message: 8 > Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:09:16 -0600 > From: "Express Web Systems" > To: "'NANOG'" > Subject: RE: IP KVM suggestions > Message-ID: <033601ccdf7a$481d0f90$d8572eb0$@com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > >> > I have a need for a small, portable, web based IP kvm with decent >> > features that doesn't break the bank. Preferably something that >> > supports ISO mounting from http or ftp and USB connectivity. Would >> > also prefer something browser independent. Small plugin like the >> > Raritan devices would be acceptable too. It will be used internally for >> > Remote access while building devices pre deployment to customers. Any >> > suggestions? >> > >> > Thanks! >> > >> > Blake > Lantronix Spider is a small, portable, affordable and web enabled IP KVM. > Supports ISO mounting and has USB connections. > > http://www.lantronix.com/it-management/kvm-over-ip/securelinx-spider.html > > It is a single server unit. So if you want to connect many servers at the > same time, it might not be the best option as the price quickly escalates. > However, if you buy one and just move it from server to server (which is > what I got from your email), then it is a pretty good fit. Java based web > interface, not the greatest, but it works. > > For multiple server access from a single unit, look at the Dell 2161DS > (rebranded Avocent units) line. They are abundant on ebay, and relatively > inexpensive, and can expand to up to 128 servers (via add on PEM modules - > the unit has 16 ports and you connect a PEM to one of the ports and you can > connect up to 8 servers to the PEM 16 x 8 = 128). The 2161DS-2 also supports > ISO mounting when using USB dongles (the 2161DS does not). Java based client > software... Dell isn't supporting the 2161DS software any more apparently > and won't install natively on Windows 7, I have it running on Windows7, but it has to be "Run As Administrator" > but the software can be installed > on an XP machine and then copied, this also works for linux, etc. > > Tom Walsh > If security is a concern, then you will probably want to only use the 2161-DS behind a VPN, if at all. The session authentication is fairly weak and supports no ACLs. It does support lock-out on multiple bad authentication attempts though. -Chris
RE: IP KVM suggestions
> I have a need for a small, portable, web based IP kvm with decent > features that doesn't break the bank. Preferably something that > supports ISO mounting from http or ftp and USB connectivity. Would > also prefer something browser independent. Small plugin like the > Raritan devices would be acceptable too. It will be used internally for > Remote access while building devices pre deployment to customers. Any > suggestions? > > Thanks! > > Blake Lantronix Spider is a small, portable, affordable and web enabled IP KVM. Supports ISO mounting and has USB connections. http://www.lantronix.com/it-management/kvm-over-ip/securelinx-spider.html It is a single server unit. So if you want to connect many servers at the same time, it might not be the best option as the price quickly escalates. However, if you buy one and just move it from server to server (which is what I got from your email), then it is a pretty good fit. Java based web interface, not the greatest, but it works. For multiple server access from a single unit, look at the Dell 2161DS (rebranded Avocent units) line. They are abundant on ebay, and relatively inexpensive, and can expand to up to 128 servers (via add on PEM modules - the unit has 16 ports and you connect a PEM to one of the ports and you can connect up to 8 servers to the PEM 16 x 8 = 128). The 2161DS-2 also supports ISO mounting when using USB dongles (the 2161DS does not). Java based client software... Dell isn't supporting the 2161DS software any more apparently and won't install natively on Windows 7, but the software can be installed on an XP machine and then copied, this also works for linux, etc. Tom Walsh
Re: IP KVM suggestions
> Thanks! > > Blake I have used dozens of these: Opengear IP-KVM 1001. It's a small, single box, that handles one machine and costs about $300. It has a lot of nice little convenience features, like a second RJ-45 port so it doesn't use up a position on the big switch. Tried the Raritan, but it's way expensive, and it can't do forwarded ports (you HAVE TO connect on 443; it that port is already in use, too bad). (I'm not affiliated with OpenGear, an Aussie company so far as I know). james
IP KVM suggestions
I have a need for a small, portable, web based IP kvm with decent features that doesn't break the bank. Preferably something that supports ISO mounting from http or ftp and USB connectivity. Would also prefer something browser independent. Small plugin like the Raritan devices would be acceptable too. It will be used internally for Remote access while building devices pre deployment to customers. Any suggestions? Thanks! Blake
