The NPort Server family allows you to network numerous
serial devices that do not have network ports. These serial device servers
are designed to act as a bridge for Serial-to-Ethernet connectivity, and
here's what they deliver:Network-Enabled Solution
Network your Serial Devices Everywhere
Each NPort Server Family product comes with 1/2/4 RS-232 or RS-422/485
ports, or 8/16 RS-232 ports, along with one 10/100 Mbps Ethernet interface.
This means that Windows NT, Windows 95/98, and PC-based Unix hosts can
control numerous distributed serial devices, such as instruments, terminals,
modems, and industrial equipment, over a TCP/IP network. The NPort driver
works as a dedicated port redirect driver, enabling Windows NT and Windows
95/98 hosts to transparently access the ports on NPort Server as if they
were physical COM ports.
Thin Server Solution
Cut PC Investment with Standalone Servers
The standalone NPort Server Family operates independently on a Local Area
Network (LAN). Unlike traditional multi-port serial boards that require an
empty PC slot, these products do not occupy the host's limited slot space,
IRQs, and memory resources. There is no longer a need to buy extra PCs when
adding serial devices, or when upgrading to improve PC performance. When
additional devices are required, simply attach one of the NPort Server
Family products to your LAN, and save yourself tremendous time and effort,
since you will not need to dismantle the host and struggle with hardware
conflicts.
Transparent Solution
Serial-to-Serial with Transparent Ethernet Link
Two 1-port NPort Server Lites can be used to establish a serial-to-serial
transparent connection that connects two serial devices, without requiring
any modifications to existing applications, and without installing a
redirect driver. Save the cost of a leased line, or liberate your equipment
from the distance limitation imposed by using a serial line.
Distributed and Scalable Solution
Greatest Layout Flexibility and Port
Scalability for Distributed and Scalable Applications
TCP/IP networks can be part of a cost-effective distributed solution for
any-size ever-growing businesses requiring layout flexibility and port
scalability. Serial devices attached to NPort Server can be placed anywhere
on a TCP/IP network and seamlessly linked to Windows NT, Windows 95/98, and
PC-based Unix hosts. Each Windows NT host, for example, can control up to
256 real COM ports, tailored for your growing business. The NPort Server
Family provides unlimited expansivity with the Ethernet/Internet
environment, allowing you to control serial devices distributed among
different floors, buildings, areas, cities, or even countries.
Easy-to-Use Solution
Quick Installation, Easy Administration,
Convenient Maintenance
Starting with your first installation, NPort Manager's installation
wizard will guide you through each setup procedure. Our friendly Windows
interface makes you an expert at controlling your serial devices, even if
you're just starting out. And what's more, there are a wide range of
utilities to choose from, such as Monitor, Diagnostics, Data Scope, and
Performance.
Least Downtime Solution
Hot-Swap and Port-Sharing Capabilities Minimize
System Downtime
When adding or replacing NPort Server, there is no need to take down the
host and suspend host services. Hot-swappability not only simplifies
maintenance procedures, but also improves outage management by minimizing
overall productivity impacts. In addition, each serial port can be shared by
different hosts, making the NPort Server solution perfect for redundant
system design. The NPort Server Family effectively minimizes system
downtime, and significantly cuts maintenance costs. |
