Chapter 1 Introduction; About The Black Box Terminal Server; Terminal Server Features; Hardware - Black Box Terminal Server User Manual

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About the BLACK BOX
The Terminal Server is an ethernet communications/terminal server that allows serial devices to
be connected directly to LANs. The Terminal Server can connect to a wide range of devices
including:
Terminals for multi-user UNIX systems
Data acquisition equipment (manufacturing, laboratory, scanners, etc.)
Retail point-of-sale equipment (bar coding, registers, etc.)
PCs using terminal emulation
Modems for remote access and Internet access
ISDN adapters for branch remote access and Internet access
All types of serial printers
The performance and flexibility of the Terminal Server allows you to use a wide range of high
speed devices in complex application environments. The Terminal Server will work in any server
environment running TCP/UDP/IP.

Terminal Server Features

The Terminal Server is a communications server w
connections. It attaches to your TCP/IP network and allows serial devices such as modems,
terminals, or printers to access the LAN.

Hardware

The Terminal Server hardware features include:
Auto sensing 10/100 RJ45 interface.
Universal, software-selectable EIA-232/422/485 interface.
Full modem control using DTR, DSR, CTS, RTS and DCD.
Tx and Rx activity indicators.
External AC power supply or power over serial.
LEDs for diagnostic testing.
Self-test on power-up.
Reset switch.
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