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Old 24th July 2008
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Originally Posted by dk_netsvil View Post
Serial access to network hardware is a requirement since you will find it extremely rare, nigh impossible, to locate a piece of enterprise hardware with a web-based GUI. Managing Cisco routers/switches, HP switches, UPS units and managed power strips all require serial console access.
HP switches don't require console access. You can do everything via telnet/ssh/http. Console access is just one of many options.
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