IOLAN STS
For serial to Ethernet connectivity
applications, the IOLAN STS is the most advanced Terminal
Server, Device Server or Console Server available. Delivering
high performance in a compact or 1U form factor size, an
IOLAN STS offers extensive security, flexibility and next
generation IPv6 technology making it ideal for applications
that require remote device/console management, data capture
or monitoring.
Features and Benefits
- RS-232 (EIA-232) serial ports with RJ45 interface
- TrueSerial® delivers the most authentic serial connections across Ethernet
- 400Mhz, 750 MIPS, 32 bit processor* with integrated hardware
encryption for the best performance on the market
- Built-in IPSec VPN Gateway
- Intelligent Power cycling of equipment with Perle
Remote Power Switches
- 10/100/1000 Ethernet support*
- 1U rack form factor with flexible front or rear mounting*
- Indicators for network and serial interfaces for easy
troubleshooting
- Plug & Play installation utility eliminates configuration
hassles for all IOLAN’s on your IP network
- Secure AES(256/192/128), 3DES, Blowfish, CAST128, ARCFOUR
or ARCTWO data encryption across the LAN via SSH and SSL
- Advanced user authentication via RADIUS, TACACS+, LDAP,
Kerberos, NIS and RSA prevent unauthorized access
- Advanced event management using Port buffering, Syslog,
SNMP V3 and email event notification
- 36-72 VDC models for telecom applications
- IOLAN STS4 P models are 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE)
compliant
- Advance management capabilities via a Windows Device
Manager, HTTP, HTTPS/SSL/TLS, SSH and Telnet
- Trueport software provides true remote serial ports over
an Ethernet LAN
- Share serial ports with multiple TCP or UDP servers.
- ModBus Gateway
- RFC 2217
- Power over serial cable eliminates costs of a separate
power installation
- Next Generation IP support ( IPv6 ) for investment protection
and network compatibility
- Routing protocols including PPP, SLIP/CSLIP, CIDR RIPV2,
RIPV1
- 15 Kv ESD protection
- Protective solid steel enclosure
- RoHS and WEEE Compliant
- Lifetime Warranty
*IOLAN STS4-D and IOLAN STS4 P have 10/100 Ethernet Support
and a 66Mhz, 87 MIPS processor for the best performance on
the market of a compact sized product (wall mount, DIN rail
or desktop).
Secure Serial Connectivity
The IOLAN STS enables administrators to securely access
remote serial console ports on equipment such as PBX, servers,
routers, network storage equipment and security appliances
through an IP network. Sensitive data such as credit card
holder information is protected through standard encryption
tools such as Secure Shell (SSH) and Secure Sockets Layer
(SSL). Access by authorized users is assured via authentication
schemes such as RADIUS, TACACS+, LDAP, Kerberos, NIS and
RSA Security’s SecurID tokens.
By using encryption technologies, an IOLAN protects sensitive
and confidential data from a serial device such as a credit
card reader before being sent across a corporate Intranet
or public Internet. For compatibility with peer encryption
devices, all of the major encryption ciphers such as AES,
3DES, RC4, RC2 and CAST128 are fully supported.
Recognized as the most secure method for communicating
to remote private networks over the Internet, the IPSec
standard provides robust authentication and encryption
of IP packets at the network layer of the OSI model. As
a standard it is ideal for multi-vendor interoperation
within a network, providing flexibility and the ability
to match the right solution for a particular application.
With the IOLAN VPN Gateway feature, IOLANs can participate
within an IPSec VPN infrastructure simplifying deployments
connecting to critical assets that use serial communications.
IOLAN Plug-ins
Backed with the experience of connecting
hundreds of thousands of different devices to Ethernet
over the years, using a Perle Terminal Server you can rest
assured that virtually any device with a serial COM port
will operate in conjunction with your desired application
exactly as it did when you had it directly connected. If
the unlikely event occurs that the Perle Terminal Server
does not enable this out of the box, Perle will make
it work. Request
a free engineering consultation now.   Read
more about Perle Device Plug-ins
Perle
IOLAN Terminal Servers utilize customer installable “Device
Plug-ins” to successfully network devices where other
solutions have failed.
Perle provides new “Device Plug-ins” for its customers
every day. If you have a device that you are struggling
attach to your network, contact Perle immediately. In
the rare event that our out-of-box solutions do not meet
your unique requirements, we will match you up with an
existing Device Plug-in, or tailor one for you.
Request
a free engineering consultation now.
Device Plug-in Features
- Perle maintains a growing library of Device
Plug-ins or we can quickly tailor one for you – all at
no charge**
- Customer installable Device Plug-ins are simple to download into a Perle IOLAN Terminal Server
- Device Plug-ins are designed to match
your specific device for complete compatibility
- Device Plug-ins are fully supported on
the firmware release under which they are delivered
Advanced IP Technology
With support for Next Generation IP (IPv6) the IOLAN range
provides organizations with investment protection to meet
this rapidly growing standard.
Demand for IPv6, which is
compatible with IPv4 addressing schemes, is driven by the
need for more IP address. With the implementation and rollout
of 3G cellular networks, a robust method is needed to handle
the huge influx of new IP addressable devices on the Internet.
In fact, the US Department of Defense has mandated that
all equipment purchased from 2005 be IPv6 compatible with
full implementation by 2008. In addition, all major Operating
Systems such as Windows, Linux, Unix and Solaris, as well
as routers, have built-in support for IPv6.
It is therefore important for end users and integrators
to select networking equipment that incorporates the IPv6
standard. The IOLAN line with support for IPv6 already built
in, is the best choice in serial to Ethernet technology.
Flexible and Reliable Serial to Ethernet
Connections
The IOLAN STS is ideal for connecting
serial based COM port, UDP or TCP socket based applications
to remote devices. Perle’s
TruePort re-director provides fixed TTY or COM ports to
server based applications enabling communication with remote
devices connected to Perle Terminal Servers either in encrypted
or clear text modes. You can also tunnel serial data between
devices across an IP network.
Perle’s Device Management software provides better
centralized control of multiple units and management resulting
in maximum uptime for your remote equipment.
The IOLAN STS has added protection against electrostatic
discharges and power surges with robust 15Kv ESD protection
circuitry enabling organizations to utilize this solution
in the field with confidence.
Power over Ethernet (PoE) Support - IOLAN STS P
The IOLAN STS P, available with 4 ports, has full PoE support.
It operates as a Powered Device under IEEE 802.3af supporting
end-span and mid-span power sources ( PSE ). Some other serial
Terminal Servers that claim compliancy with 803.2af are in
fact restricted to using mid-span power sources - buyer beware.
The IOLAN STS P also has Inrush Current Protection to protect
the device from input current rushes that may occur during
power up. The IOLAN STS P, with this protection, begins with
a low current draw stage to protect the power sourcing device
(PSD), and then switches to a high current stage allowing
the IOLAN STS P to draw its required power up a maximum 12.95
watts.
Similar in principle to the way that the wire pair that
carries your POTS (Plain Old Telephone System) telephone
signals into your house carries sufficient power for the
headset, dial, and ringer systems for your telephone, PoE
delivers DC power (up to about 13 watt ) over standard Ethernet
cabling (CAT5 and better). That is enough wattage to power
a growing number of commonly-used devices as well as IT
equipment.
PoE has been around for a number of years, with proprietary
(and often noninteroperable) implementations from various
vendors to power wireless access points, VoIP phones and
network cameras. In June 2003, however, the IEEE ratified
its 802.3af Power over Ethernet standard, which has, in turn,
spurred standard-compliant 802.3af products. This enables
organizations now to deploy equipment in locations that are
difficult or too costly to have separate AC power installed
such as ceilings, walls and kiosks.
Lifetime Warranty
The Perle
IOLAN STS is backed by the best service and support in the
industry including Perle’s unique lifetime warranty.
Since 1976 Perle has been providing its customers with networking
products that have the highest levels of performance, flexibility
and quality.
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