IOLAN SCS Console Server

Easy Config Installation Wizard Provided with every IOLAN Terminal Server eliminates configuration hassels for all IOLANs on your IP network.

Secure IOLANs provide multiple cipher selections including AES and 3DES, key management, peer authentication as well as the ability to operate in either SSL/TLS server or client modes making it the best choice for all secure serial to Ethernet projects.

Fine-tune the flow of data between a network device and the serial equipment with IOLAN Device Servers.

Download Perle’s SDK to quickly develop any custom application for IOLAN Serial Terminal Servers to solve unique serial to Ethernet connectivity challenges.

If you have a device that you are struggling attach to your network, we will match you up with an existing Device Plug-in, or tailor one for you.

Redundant Path technology assures serial port access through Active Standby and Dual Network Access modes on all dual Ethernet IOLANs.

Perle's EasyPort Web provides an easy and convenient view of all authorized serial ports on an IOLAN or IOLAN cluster using an internet browser.

With Perle's IP Aliasing, addressable names can be assigned to serials port on IOLAN Terminal Servers for easy port identification.

IOLANs have the ability to work with DNS Servers to associate its given names with its allocated IP addresses. This standard mechanism is widely used by the internet and large enterprises to associate names to IP addresses.

Perle's TruePort, a Windows-based COM port re-director driver utility installed on application servers, redirects COM port data across the IP/Ethernet network to connected devices via Perle Terminal Servers, I/O Device Servers, or LTE Routers, with comprehensive driver support for Windows, Linux, and Unix operating systems.

Perle IOLAN Terminal Servers, with TrueSerial« technology provides authentic serial connections over Ethernet so software applications and devices can now seamlessly communicate across a network.

Perle has a configurable Data Logging feature for raw TCP sessions to the IOLAN serial to Ethernet device servers.

Perle IOLAN Serial to Ethernet Terminal Servers with IPSec VPN Gateway feature, IOLANs can participate within an IPSec VPN infrastructure simplifying deployments connecting to critical assets that use serial communications.

With secure remote access via a Console Server, Perle's EMS/SAC Web Interface enables out-of-band control of Windows and non-Windows equipment, reducing costs and minimizing network downtime

Perle's TruePort COM port re-director can provide the IP-Encapsulation for tunneling of serial data into network packets and the transport of the data over a network.

The Perle IOLANs server's Multihost feature enable sharing a serial port with multiple TCP or UDP servers. This makes them perfect for applications that require simultaneous data recording to multiple data loggers and providing redundancy backup.

Perle's IOLAN Console Servers eliminate accidental downtime caused by power-off break signals from Terminal Servers to attached Solaris servers by preventing the signals from being sent. Administrators can still send an intentional break through a special key sequence. It's an ideal solution for remote Solaris console management.

Serial Tunneling enables you to establish a link across Ethernet to a serial port on another Serial Device Server.

By encorporating HTTP Tunneling technology, Perle IOLANÆs are the first and only serial device servers to securely connect and transport serial data for transport between remote serial peers over the internet without the need to change firewall settings.

Perle Products that support AAA (Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting) Security Services gives legitimate users the ability to access networked assets while limiting unauthorized access.

To protect enterprise infrastructure, proper authentication methods and encrypted sessions are essential when accessing networking equipment. Perle Products support secure management sessions, ensuring enhanced security for network administrators and users.

BT replaced X.25 Network with direct IP connection to LDU using Perle IOLAN Terminal Servers, allowing faster communication with exchanges and better customer service. Redundancy, security, and local support were key requirements met by Perle IOLAN STS 8 DC Terminal Servers.

Lockheed Martin needed to replace discontinued Cisco 2509 Access Servers in the UK. Perle's IOLAN SCS C Console Servers provided a drop-in solution that didn't require cabling changes. After testing, Perle Console Servers were chosen over Cisco's 2610 Access Servers for their reliability and security at a lower cost.

US Department of Energy use Perle Terminal Servers to meet NERC CIP Compliance. Perle IOLAN Electric Utility Terminal Servers provide secure remote user authentication and management capabilities for Phasor Measurement Units (PMUÆs) that keep the grid stable and enhance reliability.

Serial Console Severs facilitate pre-configuration and out of band access to firewalls, switches, load balancers and other networked devices.

A new flexible virtualization platform reduces capital expense, improves automation and minimizes network downtime.

Tesla Motors use Perle Media Converters to integrate an existing 100Base-FX door entry security system into a new copper Gigabit network without replacing the door reader devices or compromising security.

Memset installed Perle IOLAN SCS Console Servers in every Data Centre Rack, providing Console Management and network control in case of failure. IOLAN Console Servers save Memset time, space and power.

Aker Solutions chooses Perle Device Servers for their high data throughput rates. The new SMACS6 MCS with integrated IOLAN Serial Device Servers is currently installed and operating seamlessly on the Britannia Satellites platform.

Bet365 choose Perle Console Servers to perform secure remote data center management and out-of-band management (OOBM) of IT assets . Serial Console Servers enable administrators to securely access remote serial console ports on equipment such as PBXs, servers, routers, network storage equipment and security appliances through an IP network.

SmartSky Networks use Perle Console Servers for remote access and management of critical equipment in ground-stations through their console ports, ensuring access even during network downtime. They are reliable, temperature hardened and Telco certified, with an easy-to-use interface.

Broadcom Limited has been using Perle IOLAN Terminal Servers in its labs for years to transmit serial data over Ethernet to distant servers, ensuring performance, security, and reliability.

QBE standardize on Perle IOLAN Console Servers for Out-of-Band Management. IOLAN Console Servers provide secure remote access to data center and branch office IT equipment when the network is down.

Bielefeld University installed IOLAN Console Servers at the top of each rack in Tech Rooms, providing out-of-band console port access to network components for remote reboot and minimizing downtime. The IOLANs have been running without a reboot, the network team impressied with their stability.

Managing micro data centers across a wide geography requires a reliable method to remotely access and manage multiple sites. Bradley Welygan, IT System Administrator for Clearwater County, says, "We use IOLAN Console Servers for connectivity to a bunch of Point of Presence sites throughout the county for out-of-band management of the fiber and network equipment. We had been using a different provider, but their price point was too high. From a functionality standpoint, the Perle products deliver what we require at a more affordable cost."

Perle Console Servers reduce maintenance costs for France Telecom

Terminal Servers were installed throughout the building to network enable 180 user terminals for access to system host servers.

Forties Oil Field uses Terminal Server technology to transmit performance information about pumps to the main control room via Ethernet network, facilitating oil flow control through SCADA system.

Perle Terminal Servers network 90,000 serial devices and delay EOL of existing equipment by up to 8 years

OSM chose Perle IOLAN+ Terminal Servers for their OPUS::L solution due to their reliability in providing critical lab results at the right time to allow the doctors to start effective life saving measures. The integration into their software was quick and easy.

Allstream provides managed services for growing infrastructure. Their data center offers security, monitoring, and application flexibility. They chose Perle's console server to prevent downtime and ensure reliable support for customers.

Ace Hardware uses the Perle Terminal Server and it delivered an integrated multifunction solution for serial and parallel networking applications. It would also cut the cost of ownership and the need for multiple units by acting as a terminal server, remote access server, and modem pool.

Perle Terminal Servers supply Numerical Control (NC) files to Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines on the shop floor of an extensive manufacturing plant.

Subsea 7 uses the Perle IOLAN+ serial server to power a cutting-edge GPS technology solution for precise positioning and navigation services. It has proven to be a robust and compact solution for data transfer, earning our continued trust and satisfaction.

Console Servers provide secure remote access to multiple distributed Ethernet switches and ensure all network data transmissions are secure.

Terminal Servers provide a configurable, transportable integrated system capable of communicating with multiple devices in a mobile setting.

IOLAN Terminal Servers are the ideal choice for meeting serial connectivity needs of today, while an organization lays the foundation for future deployments.

IOLAN Terminal Servers transmit air quality, personnel exposure, temperature and humidity data gathered by a radiation safety monitoring system to a central location to ensure worker safety.

Perle Terminal Servers provide network connectivity and advanced security for 60 remotely managed stations

Using IOLAN Device Servers to connect Modbus RTU or ASCII devices to Modbus/TCP Networks

Perle's TruePort utility allows you to create virtual COM ports when installed into the VM Guest OS.

IOLAN Console Servers provide remote access to Cisco serial, USB, or Ethernet console management ports provide an efficient back door method for recovery.

IOLAN Console Servers provided remote access and management of 60 Sun Servers through the company network.

Ethernet-based video detection is useful for managing and controlling traffic, providing emergency vehicles and incident management with real-time feedback. A northeastern US municipality replaced older serial to fibre converters with high-performance, cost-efficient IOLAN Device Servers.

The Department of Transportation (DOT) using Perle Device Servers in order to Ethernet enable traffic controllers. Perle IOLANs had allowed them to maintain the use of existing traffic controllers when they upgraded the network to a bandwidth for new video technology.

Remote administration and management of Servers and Switches held in billing servers located throughout the world possible with Perle Console Servers.

Remote employees gain simultaneous access to 24 modems with no restrictions on concurrent users.

Implementing Remote IT Infrastructure Management in Hospitals and Medical Offices

IOLAN Device Servers use serial COM ports to network enable terminals with debit/credit card readers.

Implementing Remote IT Management in Government Network Infrastructures

Implementing Remote IT Infrastructure Management at Universities and School Systems

Perle Device Servers with a Virtual Modem behave like a real modem for dial-up applications. They enable devices to connect to remote locations without modifying existing software, eliminating phone charges, and delivering a dedicated and faster connection.

Implementing an Out-of-Band Management solution utilizing a Console Server provides a secure dedicated alternate access method into an IT network infrastructure to administer connected devices and IT assets without using the corporate LAN resulting in cost savings.

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