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Network Serial Device Servers
Standalone Multiport Serial Device Server for Ethernet
Everything is networked is not far away. To network
numerous serial devices without network port, NPort
Server family, Moxa’s revolutionary line of standalone
multiport serial device servers, is designed to serve as a
bridge for Serial-to-Ethernet connectivity. It delivers:
Network-enabled Solution:
Bringing Serial Devices to Ethernet or Internet
applications and any installation of redirect driver. Save
the cost of leased line or unleash the distance limitation
of serial line.
Distributed and Scalable Solution:
Greatest Layout Flexibility and Port Scalability
for Distributed and Scalable Applications
Providing 1, 2, 4, 8 or 16 RS-232 or RS-422/485 ports and
one 10/100M Ethernet interface, NPort Server Family allows
Windows NT, Windows 95/98 and PC-based Unix hosts
to control numerous distributed serial RS-232 devices like
instruments, terminal, modem, and industrial equipment,
over TCP/IP network. For instance, a dedicated port
redirect driver, NPort Driver, enables 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:
Cutting PC Investment with Standalone Servers
Unlike traditional PC slot-required multi-port serial boards,
standalone NPort Server Family operates independently
on the Local Area Network (LAN). It needs no host’s
limited slot, IRQ and memory resources. There is no longer
need to buy extra PC for adding serial devices or to upgrade
PC for better performance. When additional devices are
required, simply attach NPort Server Family to the LAN,
saving you tremendous time and efforts in taking down
the host and struggling with hardware conflicts.
Transparent Solution:
Serial to Serial with Transparent Ethernet Link
With a pair of 1-port NPort Server Lites, serial-to-serial
transparent connection can be achieved to connect two
serial devices without any modification to the existing
TCP/IP network represents 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 over
TCP/IP network and linked to Windows NT, Windows 95/
98 or PC-based Unix hosts seamlessly. For example, each
Windows NT host is entitled to control up to 256 real
COM ports, tailored for your growing business. NPort
Server family can expand boundlessly with Ethernet/
Internet environment to control the serial devices
distributed among different floors, buildings, areas, cities
or even countries.
Easy-to-use Solution:
Quick Installation, Easy Administration and
Convenient Maintenance
Starting from your first installation, NPort Manager and
its wizard guide you through every process. Friendly
Windows interface makes you an expert in controlling
these serial devices even if you’re a fresh beginner. What’s
more, there are many comprehensive utility tools, such as
monitor, diagnostics, data scope and performance
analyzer, to help you effectively administer NPort Server.
Least Down-time Solution:
Hot-swap and Port-sharing Capabilities Minimize
System Down Time
When add or replace NPort Server family, there is no need
to take down the host and stop all host services. Hot
swappability not only simplifies maintenance procedures
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