Re: Thin console capabilities (was Denying TCP connections based on IP)

Lukas Beeler wrote:

(I still think that the TC is a rather poorly done product, since it
doesn't offer remote access).

If you want remote access the HMC is the way to go. Sure it's more money but it's got all that support built in that you need for that including security. It has the ability to restrict users to functions based on job role etc, to access ASMI, to share consoles for multiple partition and systems. Thin Console was brought to light for those customers who just simply couldn't live without a dedicated terminal based console. Having to add a twinax card for this is expensive and wastes two slots (IOA plus IOP) and locating a supply of good twinax terminals is getting more and more difficult these days! If you want remote console access you can also choose Operations console with either LAN or direct connect. Thus adding remote capability to Thin Console would serve only to increase cost and complexity, it wouldn't provide anything else that doesn't already exist.

- Larry