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Question

C2T Access via Desktop Software

Oct 9, 2013 3:52AM PDT

I've got an IBM xSeries 335 server. I've got a C2T to KVM ordered and on the way. I was wondering in the meantime, I've got a N79 C2T Conversion Cable which has an RJ45 connection on the other end. Is there software available to emulate a KVM so I can console in using my Windows 7 laptop?

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C2T is not applicable here.
Oct 9, 2013 4:06AM PDT
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IBM_C2T

Why not use the old remote control apps like we have for years?

Bob
PS. I see such from new IT staffers. At least they are only new the first few years.
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In Reply to: C2T Access via Desktop Software
Oct 9, 2013 5:05AM PDT

Not sure I follow your suggestion. I only have a single server and even if I did it looks like I would still need the C2T PS2 cable.

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You may need the cable but
Oct 9, 2013 5:08AM PDT

To get remote control of a server via that PS2 port is so intricate, may be costly that I can't guess why anyone would do that.

Why not use the usual remote administration tools and methods?
Bob

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More about this "console in"?
Oct 9, 2013 5:10AM PDT

Over the years I've used dozens of remote administration methods. You didn't give enough detail but why can't you research or use the following titles?

VNC Server.
Telneting into the server to perform administration.

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No Network
Oct 9, 2013 5:17AM PDT

Sorry, we believe the NIC is fried, we can't reach it via IP. The only option we have left is to console in.

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A new nic is cheapest.
Oct 10, 2013 7:41AM PDT

As using other than this to do remote can run up quite a bill I'd not spend the hundreds for a remote KVM but replace the NIC.
Bob