Typical Applications; Terminal Server Configuration - Local Devices And Realport - Digi PortServer II User Manual

Typical Applications

Terminal server configuration - local devices and RealPort

Application Server 1
In this configuration, several "dumb" terminals are connected to the Ethernet by a
PortServer II. This example shows that it is possible to connect different devices to the
same PortServer II, including modems and printers. Features to note include:
• Each device can communicate with several hosts or application servers.
• The application servers may be running Digi International's RealPort software
(see Chapter 11, Configuring RealPort Connections).
• The application servers may be running different operating systems.
• PortServer II and application servers are connected by Ethernet (see Chapter 4).
• Terminals, modem, and printer are connected to serial ports on PortServer II.
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Terminal
Terminal
Figure 2 PortServer II - Local Devices and RealPort
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Application Server 2
Ethernet
PortServer II
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Terminal
Terminal
Printer
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