One could install an extra ethernet nic in the linux box and then just use a cross-over cable to connect directly to the 2501.
Regards, Kent -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Patrick Ramsey Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2001 10:58 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Terminal Server with SSH - Not cheap are they? [7:27038] seems to be the consensus... : ) Although if you telnet from the linux box then you are just as insecure as you originally were... -Patrick >>> "Berry Mobley" 11/21/01 01:53PM >>> Why not just build a linux box with ssh support and telnet from there to the term server? Another step - but probably more secure...and a lot cheaper than another router. Berry At 01:04 PM 11/21/2001 -0500, you wrote: >Hi all, > >I currently use a 2511 RJ Terminal Server on a site with dial up access >through a modem. Ten pieces of Cisco equipment are then configured using >reverse telnet to their consoles. >Someone's thrown a spanner in the works. We now need to use something such >as SSH to the Terminal Server. >The 2500 doesn't support it. The nearest I could think of was a 2610 with an >NM16A (16 port Async) module. Unfortunately to run a decent version of code >with DES (for SSH support) this needs a DRAM and Flash upgrade. >There isn't as far as I can find, a 16 port RJ45 Asynchronous module (closer >replacement for the 2511RJ), so we need two octal cables. > >Total Price around #4500 as opposed to around #1800 for the 2511RJ. >2511's always seemed a bit steep for this job, but using a 2610 for it seems >to be even more so, even though the 2610 itself is only #1100. I think all >this still only gives me SSH version 1. > >Does anybody have any ideas for suitable replacements. Space is a concern, >but I am thinking about putting a 1U server in there to do the same job if I >can source a 16 port serial card that fits, and I'm also looking at whether >Shiva are still in the market. All ideas accepted gladly, but this does have >to get past a security board. I don't want full solutions, just asking for >brief ideas. > >Thanks, > >Gaz Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=27095&t=27038 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]