tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3266263034124005485.post1107910632563119846..comments2024-03-24T23:19:30.504+00:00Comments on Fragmentation Needed: Dirt Cheap Terminal Serverschris margethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09716555871346949419noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3266263034124005485.post-66723708570647169952019-05-27T15:34:13.506+01:002019-05-27T15:34:13.506+01:00Stumbling on this in 2019 and still a great thread...Stumbling on this in 2019 and still a great thread. Thank you Chris!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12585331708847962348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3266263034124005485.post-22674210000107270092015-07-02T17:02:38.351+01:002015-07-02T17:02:38.351+01:00If anyone needs a copy of the xpcsrv20.sys file I ...If anyone needs a copy of the xpcsrv20.sys file I put one up at https://www.dropbox.com/s/ai3gnaxo7o0o0mz/xpcsrv20.sys?dl=0.<br /><br />I have a MaxServer 40 that I use for my Cisco lab and it works well for that purpose. Chris' trick for making rollover cables has saved me hours of frustration. Unfortunately, the supply of cheap ones on ebay seems to have dried up. At the moment, I can't find one for less than $75.<br /><br />If anyone is looking for a cheap terminal server I'd recommend either the Digi CM 32 or CM 48. They support SSH, have a web management interface, and you can use standard patch cables for the console connections. I picked up a CM 48 on ebay for $57 shipped.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3266263034124005485.post-86795216593174266542013-11-18T02:40:18.224+00:002013-11-18T02:40:18.224+00:00Does anyone have the xpcsrv20.sys file? I've ...Does anyone have the xpcsrv20.sys file? I've tried the link posted above from MRVs website and the link doesn't exist on their website.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00442376477851828647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3266263034124005485.post-4981630813590091712013-10-31T17:16:27.112+00:002013-10-31T17:16:27.112+00:00Hey Joe,
I don't claim any advantage of the X...Hey Joe,<br /><br />I don't claim any advantage of the Xyplex over Cyclades.<br /><br />I just happen to know the Xyplex, and have a soft spot for it.<br /><br />They're also really cheap. 50 cents/port with shipping included on ebay right now (item 181096369855).<br /><br />OTOH, they're also quirky and terrible. I don't know the Avocent units, but people seem to like those. They're probably better :)chris margethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06646973209424821070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3266263034124005485.post-32073300866184807472013-10-31T14:37:51.381+00:002013-10-31T14:37:51.381+00:00I'm necromancing this comment thread. Is ther...I'm necromancing this comment thread. Is there any particular advantage to these xyplex units over the Avocent Cyclades terminal servers?Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12626451286778876512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3266263034124005485.post-34396717103482192782012-07-15T03:43:30.792+01:002012-07-15T03:43:30.792+01:00Thanks for the information guys!
Today I acquired...Thanks for the information guys!<br /><br />Today I acquired a XYPLEX MX-1608B-114 for $25 from a local computer equipment recycle place. I got most of it set up using the information and the file posted by anon. I think it got the because the card does not seem to work correctly so I had to set it up using TFTP.<br /><br />One issue I am having is that it sends the commands twice when I telnet to a device through it. I will troubleshoot some more.Javinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3266263034124005485.post-92022163470291094592012-04-11T19:56:13.340+01:002012-04-11T19:56:13.340+01:00Gents-
Regarding this dmp file, if the Anoymous fe...Gents-<br />Regarding this dmp file, if the Anoymous fellow could email it to me at burntkat @ the gmail place, I'd be willing to see if I can help..<br /><br />Thanks for the info on these, I'm looking for a couple for my training stack now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3266263034124005485.post-58937656931435477722012-01-10T11:19:38.730+00:002012-01-10T11:19:38.730+00:00Bummer! I've never seen that before. The manua...Bummer! I've never seen that before. The manual doesn't say much about loaderr.dmp, only that it "will be used to store the "mini-dump" that a unit generates when it cannot be loaded"<br /><br />Does the file on your tftp server have the same md5 checksum that I posted above?<br /><br />I have another idea - send me a note to myfirstname @ mylastname dot comchris margethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09716555871346949419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3266263034124005485.post-87740930032483843092012-01-10T02:33:49.778+00:002012-01-10T02:33:49.778+00:00Chris - I finally got around to trying this out. I...Chris - I finally got around to trying this out. I can't get passed the TFTP download step. My TFTP server (TFTPd64) says the xpcsrv20.sys file downloads to the Xyplex just fine but then typically I get file uploaded back to my TFTP server called - loaderr.dmp. I can read the .dmp file as it appears compiled in a text editor. I've tried this about 10 times now. Once I got the "Welcome to the Xyplex Terminal Server." prompt but a crash message appeared before I could logon. I'm pain stakingly following your directions. Do you think my hardware is bad or is this likely user error? My Xyplex is surplus equipment that has never been used. When I saw your article I thought I could save some $ on an access server but I've spent hours on this now. Time is expensive too! Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.<br /><br />BTW - the v63s15 file is the one you should use. It includes a security fix. I've tried both with he same results.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3266263034124005485.post-47435901687544193492012-01-06T19:20:12.849+00:002012-01-06T19:20:12.849+00:00I just noticed that there are two files on the MRV...I just noticed that there are two files on the MRV link in anon's comment.<br /><br />The v63s15 file is the one I've been using, and is the one that I shared the MD5 in the article.<br /><br />The v63 file also works. I just booted an MX1620 using that one.chris margethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09716555871346949419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3266263034124005485.post-68710895053874049962012-01-04T23:09:58.920+00:002012-01-04T23:09:58.920+00:00Good find, anon!
I grabbed the file. It's a s...Good find, anon!<br /><br />I grabbed the file. It's a self-extracting .exe<br /><br />Curiously, the filename suggests that it's the same version I'm running now (V6.3S15 - checksum above), but it checksum differently from the copy I'm currently using.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing, I look forward to hearing about your results!chris margethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09716555871346949419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3266263034124005485.post-22088101190266639942012-01-04T22:46:22.591+00:002012-01-04T22:46:22.591+00:00It seems MRV Communications has some support info ...It seems MRV Communications has some support info for these Console servers. Here is link to a xpcsrv20.sys file... <br /><br />http://service.mrv.com/support/software_updates/8/733<br /><br />I haven't tried it yet but I will post my results if I ever get a chance to try this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3266263034124005485.post-52028878623979138122011-12-20T00:37:37.010+00:002011-12-20T00:37:37.010+00:00Hey Brian,
The market seems a little steep right ...Hey Brian,<br /><br />The market seems a little steep right now. The last maxservers I bought were from ebay: $26 for 40 ports and $20 for 20 ports.<br /><br />Watch 'em for a while, I'm sure they'll come down.<br /><br />I'd hoped that the software image would be easily googlable, but am not finding it right now. Feel free to contact me by email. Assemble my first name, my last name, 'com', '@' and '.' into an email address in order to reach me privately.chris margethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09716555871346949419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3266263034124005485.post-47154167452612082192011-12-19T22:35:28.275+00:002011-12-19T22:35:28.275+00:00where are you seeing these available for $.65/port...where are you seeing these available for $.65/port? The best price i can find on ebay is $60 for 20 ports. <br /><br />Also, where would we download the xpcsrv20.sys file?Briannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3266263034124005485.post-83775540261152544122011-11-27T06:45:35.904+00:002011-11-27T06:45:35.904+00:00I have some Xyplex stuff that would have to be che...I have some Xyplex stuff that would have to be checked out first. Let me know if anybody wants Xyplex 1620s, 900 chassis with router and terminal server cards. I also think I may have some Network3000, Netwirk2000 Routerunners, 56K and 19200 Sportsters... sound like a former ISP? Yes. Oh Adtran CSU/DSU, and who knows what else!<br /><br />mikebutler9@hotmail.comMikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00474623638396237956noreply@blogger.com