Suggestions for decent multiport serial cards

[Brooks Davis]

On Thu, Oct 21, 2004 at 03:17:11PM +0200, Devon H. O'Dell wrote:
> Hello list,
> 
> I'm looking into making a console server for my machines at the 
> datacenter, and I'm wondering what decent (and hopefully inexpensive, of 
> course) multiport PCI serial controllers are available. I'm looking for 
> controllers with (preferably) 16 or more ports, but it is feasible to 
> fit 2 8-port controllers into the machine. This is a 1U machine with the 
> ability to fit 2 PCI cards, so low-profile is a must. At the moment, I'm 
> not requiring it to be set at any price -- all suggestions are heartily 
> welcomed.
> 
> I've seen a couple of miscellaneous controllers in the archives; it 
> would be nice to hear experiences you've had with these.

If price isn't a major issue or admin time is worth anything, you might
consider just buying a Cyclades TS or ACS series system.  They are one
1U and come in sizes between 1 and 48 ports.  I've had good luck with
them.

-- Brooks

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