[TriLUG] Cyclades terminal server

[dylan lusk via TriLUG]

Does anyone remember, has anyone configured, a cyclades terminal server
from the early 2000s (article describing embedded device and linux version
running on it... https://www.linuxjournal.com/article/4621)?

Most terminal / console servers will allow an ssh session to directly
attach to a serial terminal (ttyS0 - S7) by calling its port number in the
ssh call (e.g. ssh user at host -p 7001 # where 7001 is the port assigned to
ttyS0).

I have tried several configurations, but have been unsuccessful connecting
this way.

It does allow ssh by a newly created user, and the console port is
correctly configured, such that I am able to use ts_menu, select ttyS0, and
login to the attached network device. So... barring sshd, correctly
configured console/RJ45 cabling, and serial port settings, am I missing
something in the form of console server vs. terminal server OR
socket_server vs. socket_ssh?

A proper answer may be rewarded with surplus hardware, if interested
(variety of surplus could include RAM, M2 WiFi cards, mini-tower case,
power-supplies, or other).

Pre-thanks,

dylan