Terminal & Device Servers

The IOLAN SDST Device Servers address the need for connecting remote serial devices that operate in extreme temperatures to an enterprise IP network. The IOLAN SDST will operate in industrial grade temperatures the parameters of which are -40F to +165F (-40C to +74C). Serial based equipment found with traffic management, oil and gas pipelines, weather tracking and other remote applications must function in temperatures that cannot be supported by commercial based serial device servers. Boasting this extended temperature feature along with a rugged steel casing, the IOLAN SDST enables administrators to securely access remote serial console ports on equipment subjected to harsh environments and severe temperatures such as security cameras, alarms, traffic controllers, sensors and tracking devices through an IP network.

Why IOLAN SDST Device Servers are the preferred choice:

• Powerful processors for the best throughput and performance on the market
• Operation in environments requiring extended ambient operating temperatures on -40C to +74C (-40F to +165F).
• TrueSerial® packet technology delivers the most authentic serial connections across Ethernet for serial protocol integrity
• Indicators for network and serial interfaces for easy troubleshooting
• Plug & Play installation utility eliminates configuration hassles for all IOLAN's on your IP network
• TruePort - Perle's com/tty redirector for serial based applications operates on Windows, Vista, Linux, Solaris, SCO and Unix
• FIPS 140-2 - Cryptographic modules meet US Government NIST compliancy
• Power over serial cable eliminates costs of a separate power installation
• Next Generation IP support ( IPv6 ) for investment protection and network compatibility
• Compact and protective solid steel enclosure for tabletop, wall mount or DIN rail mounting
• Java-free browser access to remote serial console ports via Telnet and SSH
• Ping watchdog probes enable customers to power cycle equipment with attached Perle RPS power switches in the event of an unresponsive networking gear

Secure Serial to Ethernet Connectivity

The IOLAN SDST Device Server 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 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 can protect sensitive and confidential data from a serial device 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.

Engineers and Project Managers that require a cost effective 4 or 8 port serial RS232-to-Ethernet solution that maintains serial device protocol integrity across Ethernet must consider the IOLAN STG. Having the highest performance processor available along with the Perle's unique TrueSerialTM technology, the IOLAN STG will provide the most authentic serial connections across Ethernet. IOLAN STS4-D Serial Terminal Servers are also available with support for Power over Ethernet (PoE).

Ideal for

• Engineers and Project Managers requiring a high performance serial to Ethernet interface for up to 4 or 8 serial RS232 based devices. Connect to serial based applications over Ethernet
• Compact size offers the smallest 4 or 8 port serial to Ethernet solution on the market

Why IOLAN STG Terminal Servers are the preferred choice:

• High performance processors for the best throughput available. Ideal for time sensitive applications
• Compact size offers the smallest 4 port serial to Ethernet solution on the market
• Next Generation IP support (IPv6) for investment protection and network compatibility
• TrueSerial™ packet technology - the most authentic serial connections across Ethernet ensures serial protocol integrity
• Primary/Backup host functionality enables automatic connections to alternate hosts should the primary TCP connection go down
• EasyPort Web - Access equipment serial console ports by using your java-enabled Internet browser
• TruePort - Perle's com/tty redirector for serial based applications operates on Windows, Vista, Linux, Solaris, SCO and Unix
• Clustering - Provides a single view of all out of band console ports. Ideal for large data centers
• FIPS 140-2 - Cryptographic modules meet US Government NIST compliancy
• Dynamic DNS - Easy console management access from anywhere on the Internet
• Intelligent Power cycling of equipment with Perle Remote Power Switches
• Java-free browser access to remote serial console ports via Telnet and SSH
• Ping watchdog probes enable customers to power cycle equipment with attached Perle RPS power switches in the event of an unresponsive networking gear
• Lifetime warranty - best investment protection available

The Perle IOLAN SCG Console Servers provide data center managers with secure remote console management of any device with an RS232 RJ45 console port. Engineers and Project Managers that require a cost-effective serial RS232-to-Ethernet 1U rack solution, that maintains serial device protocol integrity across Ethernet, must consider the IOLAN SCG Console Server first. Having the highest performance processor available along with Perle's unique TrueSerial™ technology, the IOLAN SCG will provide the most authentic serial connections across Ethernet. And, with the advanced security features, your IT professionals and network operations center (NOC) personnel have everything they needed to easily perform secure remote data center management and out-of-band management of IT assets from anywhere in the world.

Console Management for IT assets

The IOLAN SCG Console Server supports RS232 RJ45 connectivity to console ports on equipment such as Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, servers (Solaris, Windows, Unix and Linux) PBXs, network storage equipment and security appliances through an IP network. The RS232 RJ45 ports are software configurable to use straight thru or rolled cables to connect your Cisco equipment. In addition, a DCD pin can be configured for 3rd party devices that need this extra signal. The means the Perle IOLAN SCG supports more serial devices than any other Console Server on the market. This makes it an ideal out of band management solution for IT equipment located in data centers or remote sites.

Advanced Network Security Features, Authentication and Data Encryption

IT administrators are required to ensure network data transmissions, and all access to remote console admin ports on IT equipment, is secure. When using IOLAN SCG Console Servers, data management information is protected through standard encryption tools such as Secure Shell (SSH) and Secure Sockets Layer (SSL). Support for authentication schemes such as RADIUS, TACACS+, LDAP, Kerberos, NIS and RSA Security's SecurID tokens ensures access to equipment and data is limited to authorized users.

By using encryption technologies, an IOLAN SCG Console Server protects sensitive and confidential data before being sent across a corporate Intranet or public Internet. For compatibility with peer encryption devices, all 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.

Investment protection

The auto-negotiating 10/100/1000Base-T Copper Port will meet any changing network access requirements. If you upgrade your Ethernet speed, you won't need to upgrade your IOLAN SCG.

Protection against electrostatic discharges and power surges is provided with robust 15Kv ESD protection circuitry on each console port.

Easy Set-up and Configuration

The IOLAN SCG is incredibly easy to get up and running on the network. The unit can then be configured over the network using a variety of configurator options including, Perle Easy Config Wizard, Perle Device Manager, WebManager, CLI, etc.

The Perle IOLAN SCG LW Console Servers provide data center managers with the ultimate solution for redundant, secure remote console management of any device with an RS232 RJ45 or USB console port. And, the IOLAN G16 RS-Multi Card, with 16 x software-selectable RS232/422/485 RJ45 interfaces enables organizations to connect a variety of serial-based devices to Ethernet. The integrated WiFi and LTE support provides multiple alternate access methods to manage, maintain, and troubleshoot critical network devices, as well as transmit data from mission-critical equipment over LTE and wireless LAN networks. With an expandable modular hardware platform, integrated firewall, two-factor authentication, advanced failover to multiple networks, and Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP), your IT professionals and network operations center (NOC) personnel will have everything they need to easily perform secure remote data center management and out-of-band management of IT assets from anywhere in the world. This cost-effective 1U rack solution also maintains protocol integrity across Ethernet and adds full IPv4/IPv6 routing capabilities with support for RIP, OSPF, and BGP protocols.

The modular IOLAN SCG LW Console Server provides up to 50 Console Management ports supporting USB, RS232, RS422, and RS485 interfaces . The modular design of the IOLAN SCG allows the user to swap, upgrade, and scale to any combination of 16-port module cards to support all types of admin ports in one Console Management solution.

The Perle IOLAN SCG is the only industry solution that can support up to 50 high-density USB 3.0 ports that are compatible with all manufacturers’ USB solutions, including Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, servers (Solaris, Windows, Unix and Linux) PBXs, network storage equipment and security appliances.

The RS232 RJ45 ports are software configurable to use straight thru or rolled cables to connect your Cisco equipment and support DCD pin can be configured for 3rd party devices that need this extra signal. The software-selectable RS232/422/485 RJ45 interfaces simplify configuration and eliminate mechanical tampering associated with DIP switches. This mean the Perle IOLAN SCG supports more serial devices than any other Console Server on the market.

2 Factor Authentication (2FA) ensures access to equipment and data is limited to authorized users, while remote authentication (RADIUS, TACACS+, & LDAP) management, enables integration with enterprise-grade systems to control access to devices in the field.

The built-in firewall offers intuitive policies to protect inside networks from unauthorized access. The firewall also allows inside networks to be separated from each other. If there are network resources that need to be available to an outside user, such as a web or FTP server, these resources can be placed on a separate network behind the firewall in a demilitarized zone (DMZ).

Network data transmissions and access to remote console admin ports on IT equipment are protected through standard encryption tools such as Secure Shell (SSH) and Secure Sockets Layer (TLS/SSL). By using encryption technologies, an IOLAN SCG LW Console Server protects sensitive and confidential data before being sent across a corporate Intranet or public Internet.

The Vertiv™ Avocent® ACS 8000 Advanced Console Server system integrates connectivity features for secure in-band and out-of-band network remote management of IT assets from anywhere in the world. Includes dual AC power supply and analog modem. The system offers scalability and reduces operational costs for a range of applications from insurance and financial institutions, to education, government, healthcare, oil and gas, the military, retail/wholesale and more.

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