Still doesn't allow you to plug in cables; move cards around, insert a cd etc. Writing/debugging drivers remotely sucks. One also doesn't get any of the hints from the hardware like leds blinking fan noise etc.
On Sun, Dec 28, 2008 at 10:35:08AM -0500, Steve Shockley wrote: > On 12/27/2008 5:12 PM, Lars NoodC)n wrote: >> I ask because I'm trying to set up an environment where kernel-level >> work can be done remotely. Having more perspectives will help. > > Old Compaq Remote Insight Lights Out boards will work in any machine > that still has a PCI slot. You can control the power with the right > cable if you wire it into the power button. They can be found on eBay > for $5-20, make sure you get the external keyboard cable otherwise you > won't be able to do remote console. (Well, you'll be able to *see* the > console...) You'll also need the external power supply if you want to > power-cycle the machine remotely.
