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NPort 5100 Series - NPort 5110, NPort 5130 & NPort 5150
1-port RS-232, RS-422/485 and RS-232/422/485 serial device servers

NPort® 5100 Series device servers are designed to make serial devices network-ready in an instant. The small size of the servers makes them ideal for connecting devices such as card readers and payment terminals to an IP-based Ethernet LAN. Use the NPort® 5100 Series device servers to give your PC software direct access to serial devices from anywhere on the network.

The NPort 5110 offers RS-232 connectivity, while the NPort 5130 offers RS-422/485 and the NPort 5150 offers RS-232/422/485.

Features and Benefits

• Real COM/TTY drivers for Windows and Linux
• Standard TCP/IP interface and versatile operation modes
• Easy-to-use Windows utility for configuring multiple device servers
• Built-in 15 KV ESD protection for all serial signals
• SNMP MIB-II for network management
• Configure by Telnet or web browser
• Adjustable termination resistor for RS-485 ports

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NPort 5200 Series - NPort 5210 & NPort 5230
2-port RS-232 and RS-422/485 Serial Device Servers

Standard TCP/IP Protocols and Choice of Operation Modes

NPort® 5200 Seriesdevice servers can operate in TCP Server, TCP Client, or UDP operation mode, ensuring compatibility with software based on a standard network API (Winsock, BSD Sockets).

With the Real COM/TTY drivers that are provided with each NPort®, software designed for communication with COM/TTY ports can be instantly and seamlessly integrated into a TCP/IP network. This is a excellent "no fuss" way to preserve your software investment and enjoy the benefits of networking your serial devices.

By specifying your NPort® 5200 Series device server's IP address and port number, a network sockets API can obtain access to the attached serial device over the network, from any host computer that supports TCP/IP. For legacy Windows or Linux software that is COM or TTY-based, Moxa's COM/TTY drivers provide a seamless way of operating over the network.

Features and Benefits

• Small size for easy installation
• Versatile socket operation modes, including TCP Server, TCP Client, and UDP
• Easy-to-use Windows utility for confi guring multiple device servers
• Supports 10/100M Ethernet
• Patented ADDC® (Automatic Data Direction Control) for 2-wire and 4-wire RS-485
• Built-in 15 KV ESD protection for all serial signals
• SNMP MIB-II for network management

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NPort 5400 Series - NPort 5410, NPort 5430 & NPort 5450
4-port RS-232, RS-422/485 & RS-232/422/485 Serial Device Servers

Network Readiness for up to Four Serial Devices

NPort® 5400 Series device servers can conveniently and transparently connect up to four serial devices to an Ethernet, allowing you to network your existing serial devices with only basic configuration. Data transmission between the serial and Ethernet interfaces is bi-directional. By using NPort® device servers, you not only protect your current hardware investment, but also allow for future network expansion. You can both centralize the management of your serial devices, and distribute management hosts over the network.

NPort® 5400 Series device servers can be used to connect different devices for remote data polling, event handling, or data multicasting over a TCP/IP network. Each serial port on the NPort® 5450 operates independently to provide maximum versatility. For example, port 1 can operate in Driver mode, port 2 in TCP Server mode, and ports 3 and 4 in TCP Client mode.

Features and Benefits

• Easy IP address configuration with LCD panel
• 10/100M auto-sensing Ethernet
• 4 serial ports, with support for RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485
• Built-in 15 KV ESD surge protection for all serial signals
• Versatile socket operation modes, including TCP Server, TCP Client, and UDP
• Choice of configuration methods: Web console, Telnet console, and Windows utility
• SNMP MIB-II for network management
• 2 KV isolation protection for NPort® 5450I 

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NPort 5600-8-DT
8-port RS-232/422/485 serial device servers

NPort® 5600-8-DT device servers can conveniently and transparently connect 8 serial devices to an Ethernet, allowing you to network your existing serial devices with only basic configuration. You can both centralize management of your serial devices and distribute management hosts over the network. Since the NPort® 5600-8-DT device servers have a smaller form factor compared to our 19" models, they are a great choice for applications that need additional serial ports, but for which mounting rails are not available.

Features and Benefits

• 8 serial ports supporting RS-232/422/485
• Compact desktop design
• 10/100M auto-detecting Ethernet
• Built-in 15 KV ESD protection for all serial signals
• Easy IP address configuration with LCD panel
• Choice of confi guration methods: Web console, Telnet console, and Windows utility
• Versatile socket operation modes, including TCP Server, TCP Client, UDP, and Real COM
• SNMP MIB-II for network management
• Built-in recorder: Use your own voice as the alert when exceptions occur

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NPort 5600 Rackmount - NPort 5610, NPort 5630, NPort 5650
8 and 16-port RS-232/422/485 serial device servers

The NPort® 5650 rackmount device server can conveniently and transparently connect up to sixteen serial devices to an Ethernet, allowing you to network your existing serial devices with only basic configuration. Data transmission between the serial and Ethernet interfaces is bi-directional. By using NPort® device servers, you not only protect your current hardware investment, but also allow for future network expansion. You can both centralize the management of your serial devices, and distribute management hosts over the network.

Features and Benefits

• 8 or 16 serial ports supporting RS-232/422/485
• Standard 19-inch rackmount size
• 10/100M auto-sensing Ethernet
• Built-in 15 KV ESD protection for all serial signals
• Easy IP address configuration with LCD panel
• Choice of configuration methods: Web console, Telnet console, and Windows utility
• Versatile socket operation modes, including TCP Server, TCP Client, UDP, and Real COM
• SNMP MIB-II for network management

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NPort 6000 Secure Terminal Server (1/2/4/8/16/32 ports)
Secure Serial-to-Ethernet Connectivity

SSL encryption
Network security is a very important issue for many applications. This is especially true for data that is transmitted over the Internet, since data can be intercepted by third parties. The NPort 6000 series of device servers uses the SSL standard to implement secure modes of operation, including secure TCP Server, secure TCP Client, secure Pair-Connection, and secure Real COM. The NPort 6000 server and PC drivers adhere to the SSL standard and automatically negotiate the encryption key. The NPort 6000 server will automatically change the encryption method between DES/3DES and AES to prevent hacker attacks.

Secure remote management and configuration with SSHv2/SSL
Unauthorized access is one of the biggest headaches for system managers. In addition to IP filtering and password protection, NPort 6000 device servers also provide extra protection from hackers by using SSHv2 and SSL. To configure an NPort 6000 device server for secure data transmission, use a web browser that supports https (e.g., Internet Explorer) to open the server's web console, or use a terminal emulator that supports SSH (e.g.,PuTTY) to open the server's terminal or serial console.

HW encryption engine
NPort 6000 servers have a powerful hardware encryption engine and support the complete DES/3DES/AES encryption algorithms. For DES and 3DES, the NPort 6000 series supports ECB, CBC, CFB, and OFB modes. For AES, the series supports ECB, CBC, CFB, OFB, and CTR modes with a 128-bit, 192-bit, or 256-bit key. The HW encryption engine gives NPort 6000 servers a throughput that can reach 250 Kbps for 16-port encryption/decryption access.

802.3af Power over Ethernet
The NPort 6000 series of device servers supports 802.3af PoE (Power Over Ethernet), which means that a server can be used without a power adaptor. When an NPort 6000 server is installed at a site that does not have an available power socket, simply connect the server to an Ethernet switch that supports PSE (Power Sourcing Equipment). The PoE feature of NPort 6000 servers can be used to provide power redundancy. If the power adaptor fails, the appropriately configured NPort 6000 server will automatically switch to PoE without suffering an interruption in service. When using this feature, make sure that your Ethernet cables support power inputs.

Off-line port buffering
For mission-critical applications, data collected through the device server's serial ports cannot be discarded even if the Ethernet connection is severed. NPort 6000 servers provide a powerful function for just this purpose. When the Ethernet connection is down, data is stored in the NPort 6000's port buffers. Once the Ethernet line has been reconnected, the buffered data will be sent to the intended destination. The default size of the port buffer is 64 KB for each port, but users can increase the port buffer size for NPort 6250/6450/6650 by installing an external SD card.

Ethernet switch expansion module
Although more and more devices are now Ethernet-ready, many legacy devices are only able to connect to a serial interface. The main purpose of device servers such as the NPort 6450 or NPort 6650 is to connect serial devices to Ethernet, thereby giving engineers the ability to manage all devices in an integrated Ethernet environment. However, a problem can arise if both Ethernet-ready and legacy serial devices must be connected from the same location. For NPort 6450 and 6650 servers, an Ethernet switch expansion module can be used to add more Ethernet ports. The expansion module effectively allows the NPort 6450 or 6650 server to function as both an Ethernet switch and a serial device serve, eliminating the need to invest in a separate, more expensive switch or hub. Modules are available with copper, multi-mode fiber, or single mode fiber ports. The Ethernet switch expansion modules can also be used to create a cascade topology that consists of a daisy-chain of NPort 6450 or 6650 servers.

Easy-to-use LCM console
The NPort 6450 and 6650 have a built-in LCM console that allows IP configuration without requiring a connection to a computer. After assigning an IP address to the server, users can use the built-in "ping" function, accessible from the front panel, to verify that the IP address is correct and unique on the network.

• Secure data transmission with SSL protocol
• Secure remote management and configuration
• HW encryption engine that supports DES/3DES/AES
• 802.3af PoE compliance
• Built-in 64KB off-line port buffering
• Expandable port buffer through SD card (for 6450 and 6650 only)
• Ethernet switch expansion module (for 6450 and 6560 only)
• Easy-to-use LCM console with protection from unauthorized access

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CN2600 Series
8 and 16-port RS-232/422/485 terminal servers with LAN redundancy

Redundancy is an important issue for industry, and several different solutions have been developed to prevent damage caused by equipment or software failures. “Watchdog” hardware is required to utilize redundant hardware, and a “Token” switching mechanism is required for software. The CN2600 terminal server uses its built-in dual-LAN ports to implement a “redundant COM” mode that keep your applications running smoothly.

Dual-LAN Redundancy

The CN2600 has two separate LAN ports that can be connected to separate LAN networks. Dual-LAN redundancy involves setting up two separate physical networks to connect the PC host with the CN2600. In this case, the PC host must also be installed with two LAN cards. If one of the networks fails, the PC host will still be able to communicate with your serial devices over the redundant LAN.

• LCD panel for easy IP address configuration
• Dual-LAN cards with two independent MAC addresses and IP addresses
• Redundant COM function available when both LANs are active
• Dual-host redundancy can be used to add a backup PC to your system
• Dual AC power inputs
• Real COM/TTY drivers for Windows and Linux
  

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NPort IA 5150
1 and 2-port serial device servers for industrial automation

TNPort® IA device servers provide easy and reliable serial-to-Ethernet connectivity for industrial automation applications. The device servers can connect any serial device to an Ethernet network, and to ensure compatibility with network software, they support a variety of port operation modes, including TCP Server, TCP Client, and UDP. The rock-solid reliability of the NPort® IA device servers makes them an ideal choice for establishing network access to RS-232/422/485 serial devices such as PLCs, sensors, meters, motors, drives, barcode readers, and operator displays. All models are housed in a compact, rugged housing that is DIN-rail mountable.

• Versatile socket operation modes, including TCP Server, TCP Client, UDP
• Patented ADDC® (automatic data direction control) for 2-wire and 4-wire RS-485
• Cascading Ethernet ports for easy wiring (applies only to RJ45 connectors)
• Redundant DC power inputs
• Warning by relay output and e-mail
• 10/100BaseTX (RJ45) or 100BaseFX (single mode or multimode with SC connector)
• IP30-rated housing

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NPort W2150 Plus / W2250
1 and 2-port RS-232/422/485 IEEE 802.11a/b/g wireless device servers

The NPort® W2150 Plus and W2250 Plus are the ideal choice for connecting your serial devices, such as PLCs, meters, and sensors, to a wireless LAN. Your communications software will be able to access the serial devices from anywhere over a wireless LAN. Moreover, the Wireless device servers require fewer cables and are ideal for applications that involve difficult wiring situations. In Infrastructure Mode or Ad-Hoc Mode, the NPort® W2250 Plus and W2150 Plus can Wi-Fi networks at offices and factories allow users to move, or "roam," between several APs (Access Points). The NPort® W2150 Plus and WLAN environment offers an excellent solution for devices that are frequently moved from place to place.

Features and Benefits

• Link any serial device to an IEEE 802.11a/b/g network
• 921.6 Kbps baudrate for RS-232/422/485 transmissions
• Web-based configuration using built-in Ethernet or WLAN
• Enhanced remote configuration with HTTPS, SSH
• Secure data access with WEP, WPA, WPA2
• Built-in WLAN site survey tool
• Wireless roaming with user-defined signal strength threshold
• Off-line port buffering and serial data log
• Dual power inputs (1 power jack, 1 terminal block)
  
  

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NPort W2004 Series
4-port RS-232/422/485 IEEE 802.11b/g wireless device serve

802.11b/g Wireless Connectivity to Serial Devices

The NPort® W2004 wireless device server provides a convenient means of reducing the number of cables for hard-to-wire applications.Both Infrastructure and Ad-Hoc modes are supported, and the NPort®W2004 can connect to access points or another NPort® W2004 located up to 300 meters away.

Field-proven Windows real COM and Linux real TTY drivers are provided for the NPort® W2004, ensuring that existing PC software will work with your wireless LAN infrastructure. In addition, the NPort® W2004 supports TCP Server, TCP Client, and UDP operation modes that allow IP-based software to use the IP address and TCP port number to access devices directly.

The NPort® W2004 supports several functions to help prevent unauthorized access to your wireless LAN. In addition to WEP protection, IP filtering, and password protection, the NPort® W2004 also supports SSH and SSL to thwart hacker attacks. Using web browsers that support https (Internet Explorer, for example) provides secure access by browser to your wireless LAN. In addition, using terminal emulators that support SSH (PuTTY, for example) provides secure Telnet access.

Additional features include:

• Link any serial device to an IEEE 802.11b/g network
• 460.8 Kbps baudrate for RS-232/422/485 transmissions
• Web-based configuration using built-in Ethernet or WLAN
• Windows real COM and Linux real TTY drivers provided
• Real COM, TCP Server, TCP Client, and UDP modes
• Enhanced remote configuration with HTTPS, SSH