
10: Connections
SLB™ Branch Office Manager User Guide
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Multiport Device Server
A PC can use the device ports on the SLB branch office manager as virtual serial ports, enabling
the ports to act as if they are local ports to the PC. To use the SLB unit in this setup, the PC
requires special software, for example, Com Port Redirector (available on www.lantronix.com) or
similar software).
Figure 10-4 Multiport Device Server
Console Server
For this situation, the SLB device is configured so that the user can manage a number of servers
or pieces of network equipment using their console ports. The device ports on the SLB branch
office manager are connected to the console ports of the equipment that the user would like to
manage. To manage a specific piece of equipment, the user can Telnet or SSH to a specific port
or IP address on the SLB unit and be connected directly to the console port of the end server or
device. To configure this setup, set the
Enable Telnet
In or
Enable SSH
In option on the
page for the device port in question. The user can implement an extra remote
management capability by adding a modem to one of the device ports and setting the
Dial-in
option in the Modem Settings section of the
into the SLB device using another modem and terminal emulation program at a remote location.
Console Server
SLB Branch Office Manager
Serial
Connections
Serial Printer
Modem
Serial
Device
Raw TCP
Sessions
Windows/
Linux PC
Serial
Terminal
Sessions
SLB Branch Office Manager
Telnet/SSH
Sessions
PC
PC
PC
Web Server
Switch
Router
Modem
Summary of Contents for 100-120 VAC SLB
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