You can always use the 2509/11 as a normal router (with the 2 serial ports)
in your lab. The 8/16 async ports can be used as a terminal server without
impacting the labs you work on (assuming you have direct telent access to
it's ethernet interface)
So you don't need to dedicate the TS just for that purpose....
But assuming you can setup reverse telnet there is no reason that you *need*
a 2509/11 in your lab....
A simple serial switch works fine....
You may stumble on one of the fancier models that will switch on some key
combinations. This would save you haveing to leave the keyboard to switch.I
see lots of old surplus async serial stuff around from the "old days"...
Bob
> -----Original Message-----
> From: John Neiberger [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Monday, July 23, 2001 10:27 AM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Yet another Terminal Server Question [7:13396]
>
>
> I keep seeing 500-CS, 2509, and 2511 thrown out as suggestions for a
> terminal server, but aren't these a little expensive when you really
> just want a serial switch?
>
> Is there a reason that more people don't use a simple serial switchbox
> for home lab study? I'm looking through the Black Box
> catalog and I see
> part # SW077A for $133.00. It's a 6-to-1 RJ-45 switch. Is there some
> reason why I wouldn't be able to get one of those instead of spending
> hundreds of dollars on a 2509?
>
> I keep thinking there must be something I'm missing because I don't
> recall seeing anyone suggest a switchbox for this application. If
> there's a reason for it, I'd like to know before I spend the dough on
> the switch.
>
> Thanks!
>
> John
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