IOLAN STS Rack
Serial to Ethernet Terminal Server
- 4, 8, 16 or 24 serial RS232 on RJ45 Ports
- 10/100/1000 Ethernet
- Advanced security feature set
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 STS Rack. Having the highest performance processor available along with Perle’s unique TrueSerial™ technology, the IOLAN STS Rack will provide the most authentic serial connections across Ethernet.
IOLAN STS Terminal Servers are ideal for
- Engineers and Project Managers requiring a high performance serial to Ethernet interface for 4 to 24 serial RS232 based devices. Connect to serial based applications over Ethernet
- IT Professionals requiring a cost-effective terminal server or serial console server for out of band management of IT equipment located in smaller data centers or remote sites
Why IOLAN STS Terminal Servers are the preferred choice:
- High performance 400 MHz, 750 MIPS, 32 bit processor with integrated hardware encryption processor for the best throughput
- 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
- Dynamic DNS – Easy console management access from anywhere on the Internet 4, 8, 16 or 24 serial RS232 on RJ45 Ports
- Java-free browser access to remote serial console ports via Telnet and SSH
- Lifetime warranty – best investment protection available
Software Features - IOLAN STS Terminal Servers
Serial Port Access
- Connect directly using Telnet / SSH by port and IP address
- Connect with EasyPort menu by Telnet / SSH
- Use an internet browser to access with HTTP or secure HTTPS via EasyPort Web menu
- Java-free browser access to remote serial console ports via Telnet and SSH
- Ports can be assigned a specific IP address ( aliasing )
- Multisession capability enables multiple users to access ports simultaneously
- Multihost access enables multiple hosts/servers to share serial ports
Accessibility
- In-band (Ethernet) and out-of-band (dial-up modem) support
- Dynamic DNS enables users to find a console server from anywhere on the Internet
- Domain name control through DHCP option 81
- IPV6 and IPV4 addressing support
Availability
Primary/Backup host functionality enables automatic connections to alternate host(s)
Security
- SSH v1 and v2
- PCI DSS Compliance: TLS v1.2, TLS v1.1, TLS v1.0, SSL v3.0, SSL v2.0
- SSL Server and SSL client mode capability
- SSL Peer authentication
- IPSec VPN : NAT Traversal, ESP authentication protocol
- SSH ciphers: AES-CTR, AES-GCM and ChaCha20-poly1305
- SSL encryption: AES-GCM, key exchange ECDH-ECDSA, HMAC SHA256, SHA384
- Encryption: AES (256/192/128), 3DES, DES, Blowfish, CAST128, ARCFOUR(RC4), ARCTWO(RC2)
- Hashing Algorithms: MD5, SHA-1, RIPEMD160, SHA1-96, and MD5-96
- Key exchange: RSA, EDH-RSA, EDH-DSS, ADH
- X.509 Certificate verification: RSA, DSA
- Certificate authority (CA) list
- Local database
- RADIUS Authentication, Authorization and Accounting
- TACACS+ Authentication, Authorization and Accounting
- LDAP, NIS, Kerberos Authentication
- RSA SecureID-agent or via RADIUS Authentication
- SNMP v3 Authentication and Encryption support
- IP Address filtering
- Disable unused daemons
- Active Directory via LDAP
Terminal Server
- Telnet
- SSH v1 and v2
- Rlogin
- Auto session login
- LPD, RCP printer
- MOTD - Message of the day
Serial machine to Ethernet
- Tunnel raw serial data across Ethernet - clear or encrypted
- Raw serial data over TCP/IP
- Raw serial data over UDP
- Serial data control of packetized data
- Share serial ports with multiple hosts/servers
- Virtual modem simulates a modem connection - assign IP address by AT phone number
- Virtual modem data can be sent over the Ethernet link with or without SSL encryption
- TruePort com/tty redirector for serial based applications on Windows, Linux, Solaris, SCO, HP UX, NCR UNIX and AIX. For a complete list of all the latest drivers click here
- TrueSerial packet technology provides the most authentic serial connections across Ethernet ensuring serial protocol integrity
- RFC 2217 standard for transport of serial data and RS232 control signals
- Customizable or fixed serial baud rates
- Plug-ins allow customer or Perle provided plug-ins for special applications
- Software Development Kit ( SDK ) available
- Serial encapsulation of industrial protocols such as ModBus, DNP3 and IEC-870-5-101
- ModBus TCP gateway enables serial Modbus ASCII/RTU device connection to ModBus TCP
- Data logging will store serial data received when no active TCP session and forward to network peer once session re-established - 32K bytes circular per port
Console Management
- Sun / Oracle Solaris Break Safe
- Local port buffer viewing - 256K bytes per port
- External port buffering via NFS, encrypted NFS and Syslog
- Event notification
- Clustering - central console server enables access ports across multiple console servers
- Windows Server 2003/2008 EMS - SAC support GUI access to text-based Special Administrative Console
Remote Access
Dial, direct serial
PPP, PAP/CHAP, SLIP
HTTP tunneling enables firewall-safe access to remote serial devices across the internet
Automatic DNS Update
Utilize DHCP Opt 81 to set IOLAN domain name for easy name management and with Dynamic DNS support , users on the Internet can access the device server by name without having to know its IP address. See Automatic DNS update support for details
- Microsoft L2TP/IPSEC VPN client ( native to Windows XP)
- Microsoft IPSEC VPN Client ( native to Windows Vista )
- Cisco routers with IPSEC VPN feature set
- Perle IOLAN SDS/STS and SCS models
OA&M ( Operations, Administration and Management )
- SNMP V3 - read and write, Perle MIB
- Syslog
- Perle Device Manager - Windows based utility for large scale deployments
- Configurable default configuration
- Installation Wizard
- Set a Personalized Factory Default for your IOLANs
Protocols
IPv6, IPv4, TCP/IP, Reverse SSH, SSH, SSL, IPSec/IPv4, IPSec/IPv6, L2TP/IPSec, CIDR, RIPV2/MD5, ARP, RARP, UDP, UDP Multicast, ICMP, BOOTP, DHCP, TFTP, SFTP, SNTP, Telnet, raw, reverse Telnet, LPD, RCP, DNS, Dynamic DNS, WINS, HTTP, HTTPS, SMTP, SNMPV3, PPP, PAP/CHAP, SLIP, CSLIP, RFC2217, MSCHAP
Hardware Specifications: IOLAN STS Serial Terminal Server
CPU
Processor
MPC8349E, 400 Mhz, 750 MIPS
Memory
RAM
IOLAN STS4
32 MB
IOLAN STS8
64 MB
IOLAN STS16
64 MB
IOLAN STS24
128 MB
Flash
IOLAN STS4
16 MB
IOLAN STS8
16 MB
IOLAN STS16
16 MB
IOLAN STS24
16 MB
Interface Ports
Number of Serial Ports
IOLAN STS4
4
IOLAN STS8
8
IOLAN STS16
16
IOLAN STS24
24
Serial Port Interface
RS232 DTE on RJ45
Sun / Solaris
Sun / Oracle ‘Solaris' Safe - no break signal
sent during power cycle causing costly server re-boots or downtime
Serial Port Speeds
50bps to 230Kbps with customizable baud rate support
Data Bits
Configurable for 5,6,7 or 8-bit protocol support
Use TruePort to transparently pass 9-bit serial data
Parity
Odd, Even, Mark, Space, None
Flow Control
Hardware, Software, Both, None
Serial Port Protection
15Kv Electrostatic Discharge Protection (ESD)
Local Console Ports
RS232 on RJ45 with DB9 adapter (provided)
Network
- 10/100/1000-base TX Ethernet RJ45
- Software selectable Ethernet speed 10/100/1000, Auto
- Software selectable Half/Full/Auto duplex
Ethernet Isolation
1.5Kv Magnetic Isolation
Power
Power Supply
- USA models - IEC320-C13 to NEMA 5-15P line cord
- UK models - IEC320-C13 to BS1363 line cord
- EU models - IEC320-C13 to CEE 7/7 Schuko
- South Africa Models - IEC320-C13 to BS546 line cord
- Australia models - IEC320-C13 to AS3112 line cord
Nominal Input Voltage
110/230v AC
Input Voltage Range
100-240v AC
AC Input Frequency
47-63Hz
Current Consumption @ 100v (Amps)
IOLAN STS4
0.11
IOLAN STS8
0.11
IOLAN STS16
0.12
IOLAN STS24
0.12
Current Consumption @ 240v (Amps)
IOLAN STS4
0.05
IOLAN STS8
0.05
IOLAN STS16
0.06
IOLAN STS24
0.06
Typical Power Consumption (Watts)
IOLAN STS4
11
IOLAN STS8
11
IOLAN STS16
12
IOLAN STS24
12
Power Line Protection
- Fast transients: 1 KV (EN61000-4-4 Criteria B)
- Surge: 2KV (EN61000-4-5 common mode),
- 1KV (EN61000-4-5 differential and common modes)
Indicators
LEDs
- Power
- System Ready
- Network Link activity
- Serial: Transmit and Receive data per port
Environmental Specifications
Heat Output (BTU/HR)
IOLAN STS4
38
IOLAN STS8
38
IOLAN STS16
42
IOLAN STS24
42
MTBF (Hours)
IOLAN STS4
179425 Hours
IOLAN STS8
174418 Hours
IOLAN STS16
160992 Hours
IOLAN STS24
130470 Hours
Calculation model based on MIL-HDBK-217-FN2 @ 30°C
Operating Temperature
0°C to 55°C, 32°F to 131°F
Storage Temperature
-40°C to 85°C, (-40°F to 185°F)
Humidity
5 to 95% (non condensing) for both storage and operation.
Ingress Protection Rating
IP30
Mounting
1U - 19' rack, front and rear mounting hardware included
Product Weight and Dimensions
Weight
IOLAN STS4
2.8 kg
IOLAN STS8
3 kg
IOLAN STS16
3.1 kg
IOLAN STS24
3.1 kg
Dimensions
1U Rack form factor - 26.4 x 43.4 x 4.4 (cm), 10.38 x 17.1 x 1.75 (in)
Packaging
Shipping Dimensions
59 x 36 x 9cm
Shipping Weight
IOLAN STS4
3.96 kg
IOLAN STS8
3.98 kg
IOLAN STS16
4.0 kg
IOLAN STS24
4.2 kg
Regulatory Approvals
Emissions
- FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Class A
- CFR47:2003, Chapter 1, Part 15 Subpart B,(USA) Class A
- ICES-003, Issue 4, February 2004 (Canada)
- CISPR 32:2015/EN 55032:2015 (Class A)
- EN55011 (CISPR11)
- EN61000-3-2 : 2010, Limits for Harmonic Current Emissions
- EN61000-3-3 : 2010, Limits of Voltage Fluctuations and Flicker
Immunity
- CISPR 24:2010/EN 55024:2010
- EN61000-4-2: Electrostatic Discharge
- EN61000-4-3: RF Electromagnetic Field Modulated
- EN61000-4-4: Fast Transients
- EN61000-4-5: Surge
- EN61000-4-6: RF Continuous Conducted
- EN61000-4-8: Power-Frequency Magnetic Field
- EN61000-4-11: Voltage Dips and Voltage Interruptions
Safety
- UL/EN/IEC 62368-1
- CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 62368-1
- IEC 60950-1(ed 2); am1, am2 and
- EN 60950-1:2006+A11:2009+A1:2010+A12:2011+A2:2013
- CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1-03 and ANSI/UL 60950-1,
- First Edition April 1st 2003 (Recognized Component)
Other
- Reach, RoHS and WEEE Compliant
- CCATS - G168387
- ECCN - 5A992
- HTSUS Number: 8517.62.0020
- Perle Limited Lifetime warranty
IOLAN RJ45 Serial Connector Pinout
Pinout
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Direction
in
out
in
out
in
N/A
in
out
EIA-232
DCD
RTS
DSR
TxD
RxD
GND
CTS
DTR
Application Diagrams
TCP
A raw TCP socket connection which can be initiated from the serial-Ethernet device or from the remote host/server. This can either be on a point to point or shared basis where a serial device can be shared amongst multiple devices. TCP sessions can be initiated either from the TCP server application or from the Perle IOLAN serial-Ethernet adapter.
UDP
For use with UDP based applications, Perle IOLANs can convert serial equipment data for transport across UDP packets either on a point to point basis or shared across multiple devices.
Console Server
For access to remote console ports on routers, switches,etc, Perle IOLAN’s enable administrators secure access to these RS232 ports via inband Reverse Telnet / SSH or out of band with dial-up modems. Perle IOLAN models with integrated modems are available.
COM/TTY
Serial ports can be connected to network servers or workstations running Perle's TruePort software operating as a virtual COM port. Sessions can be initiated either from the Perle IOLAN or from TruePort.
Tunneling
Serial Tunneling enables you to establish a link across Ethernet to a serial port on another IOLAN. Both IOLAN serial ports must be configured for Serial Tunneling (typically one serial port is configured as a Tunnel Server and the other serial port as a Tunnel Client).
Virtual Modem
Enables the serial-Ethernet adapter to simulate a modem connection. When connected to the IOLAN and initiates a modem connection, the IOLAN starts up a TCP connection to another IOLAN serial-Ethernet adapter configured with a Virtual Modem serial port or to a host running a TCP application.
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Product Image
Product Description
Power Cord & Part No.
IOLAN STS24 - 24 x RJ45 serial ports, 10/100/1000 Ethernet, 1U rack mount, RS232 interface, advanced feature set
IOLAN STS16 - 16 x RJ45 serial ports, 10/100/1000 Ethernet, 1U rack mount, RS232 interface, advanced feature set
IOLAN STS8 - 8 x RJ45 serial ports, 10/100/1000 Ethernet, 1U rack mount, RS232 interface, advanced feature set
IOLAN STS4 - 4 x RJ45 serial ports, 10/100/1000 Ethernet, 1U rack mount, RS232 interface, advanced feature set
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