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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 [...]

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 a PDA Help with Remote Network Management?

The ability to access command functions on remote network devices is a critical part of any out of band network management plan. Ideally, a laptop is used for remote management functions, but what if you’re on vacation and a laptop isn’t available? Accessing remote network devices is still easy if you’ve got a WTI console [...]

Five Questions to Ask When Purchasing a Console Server …

A console server or terminal server can provide secure, remote access to command functions on any network element that includes a serial console port, craft port or RS232 control port. There are many types and models of console servers on the market, which often makes it difficult to choose the right console server for your [...]

What are the Benefits of a Console Server that also Includes Power Reboot Capabilities?

A device that includes both console port access and power management capabilities is a benefit to any network. A hybrid console server allows access to command functions as well as the ability to turn the unit on or off or to reboot the unit if necessary. Normally, a standard console server would only allow you [...]

Console Server Alarms

When searching for a console server, it is important to look at what types of alarms are available and how these alarms are administered. The amount and type of security of a console server is very important since it may be hooked up to sensitive network equipment. Login attempts and user rights should be limited [...]

What is Reverse SSH?

It’s midnight, it’s raining and you need quick, secure communication with a piece of remote network equipment that’s malfunctioned. No problem, right? All you need to do is fire up your SSH client and you’re ready to communicate with the unruly server or router … but what if you can’t establish an in-band connection, and [...]

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