Chris Bartram writes:

>  In <[log in to unmask]> [log in to unmask] writes:
>
>  > > We have 3 9X7s, each with its own physical console (700/92). We are in
>  > > the process of consolidating data centers and it has been suggested
that
>  > > we save space by using just one 700/92 on a 3-way switch to serve all
>  > > 3 HPs. Anyone done this?
>
>  Doesn't sound like a good idea... All 3 are gonna generate a constant
stream
>  of messages; with no easy way to tell them apart if they're all going to
the
>  same terminal.

Let me second Chris' recommendation that the original plan isn't a good
idea...


>  A PC with 3 serial ports and a termulator window for each would work
better.

...and let me second Chris' alternate proposal as a very good idea.

Under the original plan (using a simple switch), the console messages aren't
going to be merged together, as Chris' response implies, rather you're only
going to be seeing one HP3000 at a time, thus you're going be missing most of
your console messages, which will only have negative consequences, and
eventually two of your three HP3000's will hang when their message buffers
fill.

Wirt Atmar