11: Connections
SLC™ Console Manager User Guide
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Multiport Device Server
A PC can use the device ports on the SLC console manager as virtual serial ports, enabling the
ports to act as if they are local ports to the PC. To use the SLC unit in this setup, the PC requires
special software, for example, Com Port Redirector (available on
www.lantronix.com
or similar
software).
Figure 11-4 Multiport Device Server
Console Server
For this situation, the SLC console manager 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 SLC
unit 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 SLC console manager 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
page. A user could then dial
into the SLC unit using another modem and terminal emulation program at a remote location.
