IOLAN SDS Rack Terminal Servers
Serial to Ethernet Device Servers
- 8 or 16 software selectable RS232/422/485 serial port interfaces
- 10/100/1000 Ethernet
- Advanced security features for data encryption, user authentication and event management
The IOLAN SDS Device Server (also used as a Terminal Server or Console Server) is the most advanced product for serial to Ethernet applications available. Delivering the highest performance in a 1U form factor, an IOLAN SDS offers robust security, flexibility and next generation IP (IPv6) technology, ideal for applications that require remote serial device communication, data capture or monitoring. Available in 8 and 16 port sizes, the IOLAN SDS series has the right fit for your serial application needs.
Features and Benefits - IOLAN SDS Serial Device Server
- TrueSerial® delivers the most authentic serial connections across Ethernet
- Universal, software selectable RS-232/422/485 (EIA-232/422/485) serial ports with RJ45 interface prevents mechanical tampering in the field
- 400Mhz, 750 MIPS, 32 bit processor* with integrated hardware encryption for the best performance on the market
- 1U rack form factor with flexible front, rear or DIN Rail mounting
- Indicators for network and serial interfaces for easy troubleshooting
- Plug & Play installation utility eliminates configuration hassles for all IOLAN's on your IP network
- Secure AES(256/192/128), 3DES, Blowfish, CAST128, ARCFOUR or ARCTWO data encryption across the LAN via SSH and SSL
- Advanced user authentication via RADIUS, TACACS+, LDAP, Kerberos, NIS and RSA prevent unauthorized access
- Advanced event management using Port buffering, Syslog, SNMP V3 and email event notification
- Advance management capabilities via a Windows Device Manager, HTTP, HTTPS/SSL/TLS, SSH and Telnet
- TruePort software provides true remote serial ports over an Ethernet LAN
- Share a serial port with multiple TCP or UDP servers
- ModBus Gateway
- Power over serial cable eliminates costs of a separate power installation
- Next Generation IP support (IPv6) for investment protection and network compatibility
- Routing protocols including PPP, SLIP/CSLIP, CIDR RIPV2, RIPV1
- 15 Kv ESD provides protection against electrostatic discharge and power surges
- Protective solid steel enclosure
- Java-free browser access to remote serial console ports via Telnet and SSH
Secure Serial to Ethernet Connectivity
The IOLAN SDS 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 such as credit card holder information 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 serial device server protects sensitive and confidential data from a serial device such as a credit card reader 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.
IOLAN Terminal Server Plug-ins
Backed with the experience of connecting hundreds of thousands of different devices to Ethernet over the years, using a Perle Device Server you can rest assured that virtually any device with a serial COM port will operate in conjunction with your desired application exactly as it did when you had it directly connected. If the unlikely event occurs that the Perle Device Server does not enable this out of the box, Perle will make it work.
Perle IOLAN Device Servers utilize customer installable “Device Plug-ins” to successfully network devices where other solutions have failed. Perle provides new “Device Plug-ins” for its customers every day. If you have a device that you are struggling attach to your network, contact Perle immediately. In the rare event that our out-of-box solutions do not meet your unique requirements, we will match you up with an existing Device Plug-in, or tailor one for you. Request a free engineering consultation now.
- Perle maintains a growing library of Device Plug-ins or we can quickly tailor one for you – all at no charge**
- Customer installable Device Plug-ins are simple to download into a Perle IOLAN Device Server
- Device Plug-ins are designed to match your specific device for complete compatibility
- Device Plug-ins are fully supported on the firmware release under which they are delivered
Advanced IP Technology
With support for Next Generation IP (IPv6) the IOLAN range provides organizations with investment protection to meet this rapidly growing standard.
Demand for IPv6, which is compatible with IPv4 addressing schemes, is driven by the need for more IP address. With the implementation and rollout of advanced cellular networks, a robust method is needed to handle the huge influx of new IP addressable devices on the Internet. In fact, the US Department of Defense has mandated that all equipment purchased be IPv6 compatible. In addition, all major Operating Systems such as Windows, Linux, Unix and Solaris, as well as routers, have built-in support for IPv6.
It is therefore important for end users and integrators to select networking equipment that incorporates the IPv6 standard. The IOLAN line with support for IPv6 already built in, is the best choice in serial to Ethernet technology.
Flexible and Reliable Serial Connections
An IOLAN SDS is capable of pseudo connections to servers via Telnet, Rlogin, UDP or TCP socket based applications to remote devices. Where a server’s application needs to access a fixed TTY or COM ports, Perle’s TruePort software supplied with each device server performs COM port redirection across IP networks to remote Perle device servers either in encrypted or clear text modes.
Centralized control and management of multiple deployments is maintained through Perle’s Device Manager software resulting in maximum uptime for your remote equipment.
Protection against electrostatic discharges and power surges is provided on all IOLAN SDS models with its robust 15Kv ESD protection circuitry enabling organizations to utilize this solution in the field with confidence.
Lifetime Warranty
Perle IOLAN SDS secure device servers are backed by the best service and support in the industry including Perle’s unique lifetime warranty. Since 1976 Perle has been providing its customers with networking products that have the highest levels of performance, flexibility and quality.
Software Features - IOLAN SDS Rack 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
* Available on 2 and 4 port models
Hardware Specifications: IOLAN SDS Rack Terminal Servers
CPU
Processor
MPC8349E, 400 Mhz, 750 MIPS
Memory
RAM MB
64 MB
Flash MB
16 MB
Interface Ports
Number of Serial Ports
IOLAN SDS8
8
IOLAN SDS16
16
Serial Port Interface
Software selectable RS232 / RS485 / RS422 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 SDS8
0.12
IOLAN SDS16
0.13
Current Consumption @ 240v (Amps)
IOLAN SDS8
0.06
IOLAN SDS16
0.06
Typical Power Consumption (Watts)
IOLAN SDS8
12
IOLAN SDS16
13
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 SDS8
42
IOLAN SDS16
45
MTBF (Hours)
IOLAN SDS8
140,740 Hours
IOLAN SDS16
110,300 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.
Case
SECC Zinc plated sheet metal (1 mm)
Ingress Protection Rating
IP30
Mounting
1U - 19' rack, front and rear mounting hardware included
Product Weight and Dimensions
Weight
IOLAN SDS8
3 kg
IOLAN SDS16
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 SDS8
3.98 kg
IOLAN SDS16
4.0 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)
- 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
EIA-422
N/A
TxD+
N/A
TxD-
RxD+
GND
RxD-
N/A
EIA-485 Full Duplex
N/A
TxD+
N/A
TxD-
RxD+
GND
RxD-
N/A
EIA-485 Half Duplex
N/A
TxD+/RxD+
N/A
TxD-/RxD-
N/A
GND
N/A
N/A
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 SDS8 - 8 x RJ45 serial ports , 1U rack mount, software selectable RS232/422/485 interfaces, 10/100/1000 Ethernet
IOLAN SDS16 - 16 x RJ45 serial ports, 1U rack mount, software selectable RS232/422/485 interfaces, 10/100/1000 Ethernet, advanced feature set
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