October 27, 2008

Perle Systems Adds EMS support to IOLAN Console Servers

The latest IOLAN firmware includes Windows Emergency Management Services support

NASHVILLE, TN - October 27, 2008— Perle Systems, the global developer and manufacturer of serial to Ethernet connectivity solutions announced today the release of IOLAN 3.6 software with support for Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) for Perle IOLAN Console Servers. IOLAN users can download the new firmware directly from the Perle website.

“The Windows EMS features enables administrators to access the Special Administrative Console (SAC) with an easy to use GUI interface”, says Julie McDaniel, VP Marketing at Perle Systems. “This new features allows administrators to perform critical recovery functions, show system performance as well as list and kill processes.”

The Emergency Management Services (EMS), available in Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2008, provides “headless” support for today enterprise servers.  It enables management services without the need for a keyboard, mouse, local monitor, and video adapter.  A server administrator interacts with EMS through a Special Administration Console (SAC) to perform management and recovery tasks, even when the system’s operational status is questionable. This “Out-of- Band” operation provides the best method for recovery of Windows Servers in remote locations today.

About Perle Systems www.perle.com
Perle Systems is a leading developer, manufacturer and vendor of high-reliability and richly featured serial to Ethernet networking products. These products are used to connect remote users reliably and securely to central servers for a wide variety of business applications. Product lines include Console Servers for Data Center Management, Terminal Servers, Device Servers, Ethernet I/O and Serial Cards. Perle distinguishes itself through extensive networking technology, depth of experience in major real-world network environments and long-term distribution and VAR channel relationships in major world markets. Perle has offices and representative offices in 11 countries in North America, Europe and Asia and sells its products through distribution and OEM/ODE channels worldwide.

North American Contact
May Fong
Tel: 905-946-5068
mfong@perle.com

EMEA Contact
Miriam Webster
Tel: +44 (0)1908 847140
mwebster@perle.com