12: Connections
EMG™ Edge Management Gateway User Guide
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Multiport Device Server
A PC can use the device ports on the EMG unit as virtual serial ports, enabling the ports to act as
if they are local ports to the PC. To use the EMG in this setup, the PC requires special software,
for example, Com Port Redirector (available on
) or similar software.
Figure 12-4 Multiport Device Server
Console Server
The EMG unit 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 EMG are connected to the console
ports of the equipment. To manage a specific piece of equipment, the user can Telnet or SSH to a
specific port or IP address on the EMG 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
Device Ports > Settings (1 of 2)
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
page. A user could then dial into the EMG using another modem and terminal
emulation program at a remote location.
