Vital systems always have redundancy, so the IP alarm system makes sense if there's a fallback method...
There are several serial-IP converters on the market which might help your endeavor. Besides a company (let me dig in my catalogs) makes snmp enabling devices for non-snmp stuff. That is, you can monitor almost anything from open doors to lamps...I'll let you know the manufacturer. Luis Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=72895&t=72749 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]