Features & Applications

• Eliminates the need to connect each device to an ASCII terminal or PC.
• Connect up to 32 devices with different baud rates, parity, and character length. Each switch also has one RJ45 connector for a local terminal.
• Provides out-of-band access to network devices (servers, routers, network switches, and any other network devices allowing console operation using RS232).
• Power cycle without halting SUN host computer.
  • No inadvertent "break" signals are generated to cause unintentional rebooting of SUN computers.

• Connects to console serial ports using standard CAT5/5e/6 cables and cable adapters.
  • Maximum cable length is 100 feet.
• Two operator levels (administrator and user).
• Switching is simplified with programmable device names and menu-driven device selection.
  • All configuration parameters are stored in non-volatile EEPROM.
• Built-in data buffers save the most RS232 console output from each connected device, which simplifies troubleshooting failures.
• Local commands can be directed via VT52, VT100, ANSI serial console, a PC with a terminal emulation program, or any compliant terminal.
• Gain access to servers without interrupting service to end-users; maintain optimal up-time.
• Manage server farms or data centers via serial ports and standard external modems or through optional Ethernet interface using Telnet or Web interface.
• 1RU rackmount case is standard.

Specifications

Compatibility

• Supports most devices with an RS232 serial port.

Serial Interface

• 8, 16, 24 or 32 RJ45 EIA-232 serial port connectors.
• One RJ45 EIA-232 console port connector.
• Flow control: Hardware (RTS/CTS), Software (XON, XOFF), both or none.
• Signals: TXD, RXD, DSR, DTR, CTS, RTS, DCD
• Data transfer rate: up to 115.2K baud.

Network Interface (Optional)

• 10/100 BaseT Ethernet port with RJ45 connector.
• Supports static and dynamic IP addresses.

Power

• Input Voltage: AC 100 - 240V, 50 - 60Hz

Adapters

• Four cable adapters are included with the SERIMUX.
  • DB-25F to RJ45 console adapter.
  • DB-9F to RJ45 console adapter.
  • DB-25M to RJ45 console adapter.
  • DB-25M to RJ45 modem adapter.

Protocols (For Optional Ethernet Control)

• HTTP, HTTPS, ICMP, DHCP.
• TCP/IP, SSL, Telnet.

Environmental

• Operating temperature: 32°F - 100°F (0°C - 38°C).
• Storage temperature: -20°F - 140°F (-30°C - 60°C).
• Operating and Storage Relative Humidity: 17 - 90% non-condensing RH.

Dimensions

• 4-port WxDxH (in):
  • 9x6x1.75 (without supplied rackmount kit)
  • 19x6x1.75 (with supplied rackmount kit)
• 8/16/24/32-port WxDxH (in):
  • 15.3x6x1.75 (without supplied rackmount kit)
  • 19x6x1.75 (with supplied rackmount kit)

Regulatory Approvals

• CE, RoHS

Warranty

• Two years

Control Methods

• Front panel keypad.
  • Secured by a user-defined numeric password.
• Menu-driven integrated software via serial terminal console.

• Optional Ethernet Control.
  • Configuration and control can be done over the Internet via Web Interface or Telnet.

Administrative Controls

• View and/or modify port parameters.
• View and/or modify user passwords and parameters.
• Restore default configuration parameters.
• Connect or disconnect port connections.
• Change/disconnect users, administrators, passwords, etc.
• Initiate modem connection to local ports.
• Inspect buffered data.
• View/delete port-buffer (data-log) contents.
• User passwords become "invisible" while viewing the buffers.