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News Release from: Perle Systems Europe | Subject: IOLAN SDS2
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 26 May 2005
Terminal server offers serial to
Ethernet and more
Perle Systems has expanded its IOLAN SDS terminal server family with the release of a next-generation two-port model - the IOLAN SDS2.
Perle Systems has expanded its IOLAN SDS terminal server family with the release of a next-generation two-port model - the IOLAN SDS2 Billed as having the most extensive range of encryption and authentication technologies available today, and the power of a high-performance 87MIPS processor, this server is ideal for secure console management, confidential serial data encryption, and/or simple multiport serial to Ethernet applications
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 28 Apr 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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The robust security, flexibility and advanced IP technology of the IOLAN SDS2 help organisations increase the value of their serial-based equipment.
This is achieved by allowing secure information delivery across an existing Ethernet network without the need for costly and complex infrastructure changes.
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According to Al Davies, Director of Product Marketing at Perle Systems: "The IOLAN SDS line enables virtually any high-value serial device to be cost-effectively managed and monitored across existing Ethernet networks".
"With built-in support for IPV6, along with the most comprehensive range of standard authentication methods and encryption technologies available - including AES - these new terminal servers provide the best investment for serial to Ethernet connectivity".
"This represents an important advance in helping users better manage today's evolving enterprise networks".
The IOLAN SDS2 is an easy-to-install device for connecting serial-based COM port, UDP or TCP socket-based applications to remote devices.
Perle's TruePort virtual COM driver operates with a wide range of server operating systems, enabling communication with a diverse range of remote devices connected to Perle device servers.
Easy to set up and manage, the IOLAN SDS' software-selectable EIA232/422/485 interface capability simplifies configuration and eliminates mechanical tampering associated with DIP switch based products IOLAN SDS2's advanced encryption technology 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.
Administrators can also securely access remote serial console ports on equipment such as PBX, servers, routers, network storage equipment and security appliances through an IP network.
Standard encryption tools such as Secure Shell (SSH) and Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) provide added protection.
Authentication schemes such as Radius, TACACS+, Kerberos, LDAP and RSA Security's SecurID ensure easy and secure access for users.
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