Terminal servers (was Re: DEC Server 200/MC)

[Rod Smallwood]

Hi
  Well there has been a considerable amount of interest on this one.
I need to clarify one or two things.

1. Being a collector of DEC equipment I was trying to do it with an all DEC
line up. 

2. I only have two DEC Servers both 200/MC. I can down load the program to
them from my VAX with no problems.

3. It appears that later models of DEC Server do support Telnet.
   (Which ones and has anybody in the UK got a spare one?)
   
4. I have already done it but I used a windows internet modem simulator.
    I have loads of VAX's I wonder if it's possible to do Telnet in, serial
RS232 with modem emulation (Assert DCD when connected) out on a VAX.

5. There is a non-DEC plan B. (Two Multi-modems back to back on their leased
line ports.)

                 
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Subject: Re: Terminal servers (was Re: DEC Server 200/MC)

Patrick Finnegan wrote:
> Like Pete said, a MicroAnnex will do what you want. Personally, I
> prefer Xyplex 1600-series boxes, because I have a bunch of them, and 
> they are what we have used at work bascially forever.
>
> Ethan, if you would like one of my 16-port Xyplex 1600s, send me a note 
> off-list.
>
> Pat
>   


Side note: I remember reading somewhere that the old PortMaster 2e's 
could be used as a "reverse terminal server" (that is, telnet into the 
box and connect to a particular serial port for console access) with 
some optional software.  Anybody done that? 

Replies can be off-list, I'm not sure how relevant this is.. other than, 
it would be handy to use to provide access to some old serial-driven gear.