Specifications

6 MA6
Introduction
The MiniArray
III
™ is a single-segment rack mountable solution that's customized for
dedicated turnkey operation as a LAN-based communications, remote access, or fax server.
The MiniArray
III
is a general purpose, turnkey communications server that easily interfaces to
any existing Novell, Windows NT or IP network.
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Product Overview
The MiniArray
III
Model MA6 is a ruggedized, highly expandable 19" rack mount device that
includes a built-in hard drive, 3.5" floppy drive, and also contains a slot for a CD-ROM drive.
The heart of the MA6 is MultiTech's high-powered Pentium-based single-board computer
(SBC) with up to 200 MHz of processing power. The MA6 has five expansion slots, four that
meet the ISA standard, and one that accommodates either ISA or PCI devices. A user
configurable card cage allows for up to 32 enhanced V.34 (33.6 bps) internal modems or up
to 32 high speed serial ports.
The MiniArray
III
is shipped with RASExpress remote access server and MultiManager
software installed. Two MiniArray
III
Model 6 versions are shipped; one is equipped with
RASExpress software and internal modems, and the other has RASExpress software and
serial ports for external communications devices. Both have a default configuration that
allows them to boot up as remote-access servers (RAS).
RASExpress and Auxiliary Software
The MiniArray
III
's factory-installed RASExpress software is an advanced remote-access software
package that enables network managers to configure and manage remote servers via web browsers,
through Telnet over an IP network, and via a GUI manager over both IP and IPX networks. Through a
special software package bundled with the MiniArray
III
, RASExpress can also be interfaced to
standard RADIUS authentication functionality (which resides on a separate PC).
RADIUS authentication software (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service) handles
authentication and profile information about network users and ensures security against unauthorized
server access. Built-in R log protocol support permits remote log-in to all hosts on the network.
RASExpress can facilitate remote software upgrades via standard TFTP protocol.
The MiniArray
III
s workstation re-director programs (WINMCSI and MCSIWSN) control modem port
assignments on the network.