15 Jan
2018
15 Jan
'18
7:42 a.m.
This one is fully upgraded to 30 serial ports. Just shoot me an
offer, I'll probably say yes
Regards,
Kevin
15 Jan
15 Jan
12:19 p.m.
New subject: Livingston Portmaster 2e
I was curious as to what this was so I Googled it.
A couple appear on epay -
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Livingston-PortMaster-2E-Communications-Server-/40…
Wow - not sure of that?s a realistic expectation of what they're worth or not.
Kevin Parker
P: 0418 815 527
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Subject: FS: Livingston Portmaster 2e
This one is fully upgraded to 30 serial ports. Just shoot me an offer, I'll probably
say yes
Regards,
Kevin
1:08 p.m.
New subject: Livingston Portmaster 2e
I was curious as to what this was so I Googled it.
A couple appear on epay -
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Livingston-PortMaster-2E-Communications-Server-/40…
Wow - not sure of that?s a realistic expectation of what they're worth or not.
I used to do quite a bit with Livisington Portmasters. They were used to
allow dialup ISPs to function in the early days before modems went direct
digital (T1/E1/PRI) by providing serial ports and it could terminate SLIP
and PPP.
You can also set it to up allow telnet (not ssh) to the unit and each tcp
port # would pass thru to the serial port on the unit. So I had a few
hooked to all the serial consoles of Sun and SGI boxes.
Like a Cyclades.
I still have a PM-2E which is the thinner version that needs special
breakout cables from 50 or 68 pin scsi connectors to DB25. I have a number
of the cables too, could use a home for them -- could bring it to VCF
East if interest.
Also, a friend recently reverse engineered the password reset function for
these so it's possible to reset the password without paying on the other
website.
--
: Ethan O'Toole
1:52 p.m.
New subject: Livingston Portmaster 2e
You can also set it to up allow telnet (not ssh) to
the unit and each
tcp port # would pass thru to the serial port on the unit. So I had a
few hooked to all the serial consoles of Sun and SGI boxes.
Ethan,
I had sent this question to Kevin too but since you have experience with the device I will
pick your brain as well if you don't mind:
Can this be used to connect a bunch of devices to one terminal, for example routers,
printers, UPSes, etc.? All of these devices allow direct serial connection over the telnet
protocol. Currently I use a portable computer and have to connect disconnect the serial
cable to access them each time. I am looking for a solution where I can have them all
connected and then use a terminal to access them w/o cable connect/disconnects. Thanks.
-Ali
3:34 p.m.
New subject: Livingston Portmaster 2e
On Mon, Jan 15, 2018 at 4:24 PM, Mark Linimon via cctalk <
cctalk at classiccmp.org> wrote:
On Tue, Jan 16, 2018 at 07:19:17AM +1100, Kevin Parker
via cctalk wrote:
Used on ebay, generally the prices are:
16-port serial terminal: US$150-US$200
32-port serial terminal: US$200-US$250
New gear and/or crazy sellers not included. Extra features beyond the
basics excluded.
This is a 25-year-old used 30-port serial box. Unless there's money
laundering involved, the price is insane. And if there is money laundering
involved, you shouldn't buy it :)
Warner
not sure of that's a realistic expectation of
what they're worth or not.
Put it this way: if you find out what they are smoking, please let me know.
10 Feb
10 Feb
12:07 a.m.
Hi,
Yes a member made an offer for $20 and shipping, worked for me!
Regards,
Kevin
On Thursday, February 8, 2018, Dan Veeneman via cctalk <
cctalk at classiccmp.org> wrote:
Hi Kevin,
Just checking in to see if this unit was sold.
Thanks!
Cheers,
Dan
On 1/15/2018 10:42 AM, Kevin Bowling via cctalk wrote:
This one is fully upgraded to 30 serial ports.
Just shoot me an
offer, I'll probably say yes
Regards,
Kevin
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