modems in vsphere

[marvinb]

I have need to present a modem to a windows vm. Is there a way I can do this in vsphere 4.0 update 2 ?

the only requirement is that it is hayes 56k compatible.

[DSTAVERT]

It should be possible to use an EXTERNAL serial modem in ESX.

[marvinb]

Do you have any idea how to set it up?

[Troy_Clavell]

this will give you a kind of how to

http://www.vladan.fr/serial-port-handling-in-esxi-4-1/

..as stated though it breaks vMotion for the guest in question

[mcowger]

Could also be done with a modem server (to keep vMotion)

http://www.tacticalsoftware.com/products/tacserve/index.htm

--Matt

VCP, vExpert, Unix Geek, Storage Nerd

[marvinb]

unfortunately, this does not apply to 4.0 up 2

[marvinb]

I could do this, just don't really like this approach. If I have only one vm that needs it, I might as well just build the physical system.

BUt if i need multiple vm's to do this, it would be a better approach. Thanks for the input.

[marvinb]

modems are not supported in vmware according to support.

[cmacmillan]

Have you tried USB-over-IP to connect to a remote USB port via Ethernet? This approach can survive vMotion events...

Not an endorsement, but here's an example:

http://www.digi.com/products/usb/anywhereusb.jsp#overview

This is more streamlined than OSagentnetwork (i.e. software solutions.) Read the compatibility caveats:

http://www.digi.com/support/kbase/kbaseresultdetl.jsp?id=3039

which suggests that you get a SERIAL modem and hang a USB-to-SERIAL converter from the hub (increase complexity, I know...)

-- Collin C. MacMillan, VCP4

Cisco CCNA/CCNP, Nexenta CNE

VMware vExpert 2010

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[Troy_Clavell]

...or if a serial modem is an absolute must have for your VI, upgrade to 4.1

[marvinb]

he person requesting it found a simpler method so did not have to pursue this any more