Conference csc32::consolemanager

50.0. "DECservers required?" by GLDOA::GSORENSEN () Wed Dec 16 1992 21:51

    Hi,
    
    I have pulled the documentation for this product, and while reading
    through it I have gotten the impression that DECserver terminal 
    servers are a requirement.  This confuses me.  If I am monitoring
    DECstations from another DECstation, and all are on the same TCP/IP
    Ethernet network, what do I need the terminal servers for?  Does
    each client really have to be connected to a DECserver with a serial
    cable under the above configuration?  Can't the connections take place
    over the Ethernet directly?
    
    I would really appreciate an answer, as we are planning to demo this
    to Ford, and the requirement to hook up their hundreds of workstations
    to terminal servers will kill the sale of this product.
    
    Thanks,
    
    Greg Sorensen - UNIX Partner - Ford Corporate Account Team
    Dtn 471-5394, [email protected] or ultoe::sorensen

    Greg,
    
       Here are some thoughts. You'll need to connect the console to either
    a DECserver or directly to the system running the CM software. 
    This is important because it enables you to have control of the system,
    even when is is not running an operating system. I also allows you to
    have full console control while bringing the remote system down. You
    can also 'break' a hung system.
    
    There is also some confusion as to whether or not consoles of
    workstations (i.e. DECstations) can be supported. Apparently,
    they do not currently provide remote console functionality. I'll
    see if I can get some additional info for you. Feel free to call
    if you need any additional assistance.
    
    Dave

Please post here any information you are able to find 
about redirecting /dev/console on a workstation.

Thanks.
Marc.