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Archive for July, 2010

The User Directory – Simplifying Multiple User Access to your Console Switch

When a console switch is used to manage multiple devices in a data center, it’s common that many different users are allowed to access command functions on the switch. This allows each department or work group to be responsible for the maintenance of their own rack mount devices, while also preventing departments from accessing equipment [...]

Script Driven Serial Switch Functions …

In most cases, the purpose of a serial switch is to provide on-demand, remote access and/or out of band access to command functions on network equipment located at distant locations. However, there are also cases where a serial switch is configured to run command scripts, in order to perform upgrades, stress tests or other functions. [...]

How Console Switches Can Cut Service Costs

Console switches can be deployed in many different applications. In most cases, the purpose of the console switch is to provide remote communication and control capabilities for network equipment located in far-away places. An intelligently designed console switch allows you to save money and cut costs by eliminating the need for on-site tech personnel and [...]

Why Does a Console Server Need Event Logging Capabilities?

For data center managers, it’s very important to know exactly what’s going on inside of their equipment racks at all times. If a device fails to respond to a ping command, your IT personnel need to know about it right away; if rack temperatures rise to troublesome levels, they need to know about that right [...]

How Can a Console Switch Tell You When Something is Wrong with Your Network?

For those who manage data centers and network applications, it’s extremely important to always be able to know exactly what’s going on with your network equipment, routers, switches and firewalls. Since most large, business networks operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and are almost constantly in use, it’s vital for the network [...]

TSM Series Console Servers – An Easy Way to Switch from DB9 to RJ45

WTI’s TSM series console sever products offers all of the convenient features found in our RSM series console servers, but with RJ45 connectors instead of DB9 connectors and a smaller form factor for high port density models. If you currently own an RSM series console server, the TSM offers a seamless solution for switching from [...]

Remote Management Tools for Blade Servers

When selecting a remote management solution for a blade server, it’s extremely important to choose a solution that provides full remote command access and power control capability. The reason for this is simple: a solution that provides both remote console port access and remote power control will allow you to perform most diagnostic, troubleshooting and [...]

How Can SNMP MIB Compatibility Simplify Console Server Applications?

SNMP MIB support is a crucial element for a wide variety console server applications. SNMP MIB compatibility enables the console server or serial switch to address and interpret commands given by third party software such as Openview or Solaris, allowing the software to accept commands and poll information from the console server. In order for [...]

How Can an Invalid Access Lockout Alarm Protect Access to your Console Server?

Managing a network or a data center is a complicated task that involves many different devices and sometimes many different people. One of the key components of network management is the serial console server, which is used to manage network devices and switches. The more people who have access to the console server management functions, [...]

Can Your Console Server Tell You When Error Messages are Received?

When a problem arises with a server or router or switch, many network devices can be configured to generate error messages and then send those messages out via console port. Sometimes, error messages can provide network administrators with incredibly useful information regarding system status and operating conditions, often allowing the administrator to address a problem [...]

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