Terminal servers a vital component of automation and control networks

Terminal servers vital in automation and control setups
Direct connections to robots, machinery and other components of automation and control setup generally require serial network functions to meet real-time data delivery needs. This often means that serial connections exist between control nodes and machines, but Ethernet systems are used throughout the rest of the facility, including connecting control consoles to the data network. Serial to Ethernet functionality is vital in these areas to bridge the interoperability gap. This is not only vital to ensuring consistent performance, it also helps organizations maximize revenue. Using serial on a large scale can be incredibly expensive, but Ethernet is fairly cost efficient. As a result, identifying the connections that require serial and using Ethernet elsewhere optimizes the value of the network by reducing the costs of deploying and operating the infrastructure.

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.