Don't forget that IPv6 is just around the corner

Use a test network to better prepare for the switch
Creating a test network is its own chore, and building one using IPv6 will have its own unique problems for your IT staff to figure out. Best to get that trial and error over as soon as possible. Network Computing warned that IT teams should prepare to troubleshoot issues with device memory and firewall effectiveness from the start. Building a next-generation test environment also provides an excuse to invest in the type of networking solutions that your IT team will need in the near future, like IPv6-compatible serial-to-Ethernet gear.

Adoption will continue to ramp up in 2015
News coverage about IPv6 may be on the decline, that but hasn't stopped more IT teams from updating their facilities with technology prepared to work with new addresses. According to IT Business Edge, IPv6 adoption is expected to continue rising in 2015, driven by wider consumer device support and recent advancements in Bluetooth.

Perle's serial to Ethernet converters connect serial based equipment across an Ethernet network. The Perle IOLAN range of Console Servers, Device Servers and Terminal Servers feature built-in support for IPv6 along with a broad range of authentication methods and encryption technologies.