There are four serial terminals included in the standard MantaProbe configuration. Four devices with serial console ports can be controlled both locally and remotely.

These aren’t just plain terminals.   Here are some unique MantaProbe terminal features:

• All interactive terminal data is recorded.
• Multiple users can access and operate terminals at one time (from any location).
• All terminal ports can be programmed to look for specific data strings and generate alarms.
• Service Provider can make individual terminal ports available to vendors to give them console terminal access to their equipment.

Here are some of the kinds of devices that can be managed with serial console ports:

• LAN switches
• Routers
• PBX systems
• ANI/ALI Controllers

How terminal features are used:

• Configure devices (remotely and locally)
• Diagnose troubles
• Retrieve logs

Benefits of MantaProbe Terminal Features:

• Some device programming can only be performed on the serial console ports of devices like LAN switches and routers. Other devices can only be controlled with a serial console port.
• Sometimes, in-band LAN access to a device like a router or switch is disrupted and the only way to recover is to use the console port to correct the configuration.
• Programming and configuration on some devices may be performed remotely, reducing unnecessary dispatches.
• Since multiple remote users can simultaneously operate console terminals, several members of the support team can collaborate on maintenance.