15 Jul
2011
15 Jul
'11
4:51 p.m.
On Fri, 15 Jul 2011, Dennis Boone wrote:
> What is everyone else doing for this? Just a
back of the envelope count
> looks like there are around 8 serial-consoled machines. I've thought
> about using usb-to-serial adapters but that seemed kind of hacky.
DECserver 90M. Connection to the network is via standard Cat5. Eight
serial ports, capable of 57k baud, multi-session, built in flash RAM for
O/S, inbuilt internet configuration, LAT capable, reverse LAT for console
port serving, the list is endless.
Serial connections to the server are via RJ45 connections, so it is very
easy to make up cables, for example RJ45 to 9 pin DIN, 25 pin DIN or MMJ.
The power supply is usually the hardest item to get officially, many don't
come with one because they were installed in a multi-node backplane.
However, all that is required is a mini 5 pin DIN connector and standard
5 volt 2 amp power supply. I can provide the required PIN out. If it came
to it I'd be happy to supply a converter from a 2.5mm power plug.
I recently acquired a couple on eBay for approx. $20 each. Worth
every penny.
Highly recommended. This message comes to you from a VT520 connected to a
DECserver 90M, via another DECserver 90M (serving a console to a linux
box).
Regards, Mark.