Telnet to RS232 Gizmo?

From: Brian Chase <vaxzilla_at_jarai.org>
Date: Wed Nov 19 14:11:25 2003

On Wed, 19 Nov 2003, Bob Armstrong wrote:

> >It's called a "terminal server."
> >Use a cheap terminal server.
>
> I suppose, if you want 16-32-48 ports and a big honkin' box. I was
> hoping for 1 port and a tiny box.

8 port terminal servers are quite common and they're generally about the
size of an 8 port ethernet hub/switch. A 1:1 serial to ethernet device
would certainly have its uses, but once you start dealing with more than
say... four serial consoles... a proper terminal server is the way to
go. Otherwise you're going to end up needing a bigger ethernet switch
for all those separate ethernet cables.

-brian.
Received on Wed Nov 19 2003 - 14:11:25 GMT