Kiwi Harvester

Kiwi Harvester is a free application that listens for data via the computers serial interface and converts the data received into standard syslog messages. The messages are then forwarded via the UDP protocol to a central logging server such as Kiwi Syslog Daemon.
The Kiwi Harvester allows you to integrate non-ethernet enabled devices into your central logging system. Such devices include: PBX call logging systems, main frame computers, remote sensing devices and router console ports.
Kiwi Harvester has a small footprint and can be quickly and easily configured via an ini text file.
The purpose of the Kiwi Harvester is to enable non-ethernet and non syslog capable devices to send their notification messages to a central logging server such as Kiwi Syslog Daemon.
Typical uses might include:
ï¿­ Forwarding of router console messages for out of band notification.
ï¿­ Forwarding of PBX call records for billing purposes.
ï¿­ Forwarding of messages from a remote sensing device or PLC device.
ï¿­ Out of band messaging for a secure firewall. (Redirect the logging output to the serial port)
ï¿­ Capturing of redirected printer output. (Printer port set to Com1)
Here are some key features of "Kiwi Harvester":
ï¿­ Accepts input from network devices via a comm port
ï¿­ Forwards messages via UDP
ï¿­ Configurable via ini file
ï¿­ Runs as service
ï¿­ Supports comm port speeds from 300 to 115200 bps