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To: Brian Tao <taob@nbc.netcom.ca>
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Subject: Re: Cyclades Cyclom-Y PCI multiport serial as console server?
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On Tue, 30 Sep 1997, Brian Tao wrote:

>     Before I start more troubleshooting, has anyone used the Cyclom-Y
> 16-port PCI serial controllers as null modem ports?  We have several
> dozen pieces of equipment here that all have serial console ports
> (Sparcs, Ciscos, Netapps, etc.)  Rather than running around with a

  As a side note, Portmaster 2's work really well for this.  A lot of ISPs
have surplus PM2s.  I'm using one right now for a console server to
several FreeBSD servers, and some Cisco gear.

Tom