Lantronix Server EDS16PR User Manual

EDS Device Servers/Terminal Servers

User Guide



EDS4100

EDS8PS

EDS16PS

EDS8PR

EDS16PR

EDS32PR

Part Number 900-433

Revision I April 2011

Revision History

Date

Rev.

Comments

March 2006

October 2006

December 2006

January 2007

November 2007

Initial Document

EDS16PR and EDS32PR products added.

German and English TUV certification added.

EDS8PR product added.

Added LPD, Terminal Host, RSS, and RT pages; updated XML and

other pages.

November 2008

May 2009

EDS8PS and EDS16PS products added.

Updated for EDS8/16/32PR and EDS4100 v4.1.0.2.

April 2011

Updated for firmware version 5.2.0.0R24. Added support for Modbus

protocol for EDS4100, configurable MTU, and additional VIP tunnel

connect protocols; as well as improvements to SNMP, logging, and SSL.

EDS User Guide

Table of Contents

List of Figures ____________________________________________________________1 0

List of Tables _____________________________________________________________1 2

1: About This Guide

Chapter and Appendix Summaries ____________________________________________1 4

Additional Documentation ___________________________________________________1 5

2: Introduction

EDS8PS and EDS16PS Overview ____________________________________________1 7

Features __________________________________________________________1 7

EDS4100 Overview ________________________________________________________1 8

Features _________________________________________________________1 8

EDS8PR, EDS16PR, and EDS32PR Overview __________________________________1 9

Features __________________________________________________________1 9

Applications ______________________________________________________________2 0

Protocol Support _________________________________________________________2 0

Evolution OS™ ___________________________________________________________2 0

Additional Features ________________________________________________________2 1

Modem Emulation ______________________________________________________2 1

Web-Based Configuration and Troubleshooting _______________________________2 1

Command-Line Interface (CLI) ____________________________________________2 1

VIP Access ___________________________________________________________2 1

SNMP Management ____________________________________________________2 1

XML-Based Architecture and Device Control _________________________________2 1

Really Simple Syndication (RSS) __________________________________________2 1

Enterprise-Grade Security _______________________________________________2 1

Terminal Server/Device Management ______________________________________2 2

Troubleshooting Capabilities ____________ _________________________________2 2

Configuration Methods _____________________________________________________2 2

Addresses and Port Numbers ________________________________________________2 3

Hardware Address _____________________________________________________2 3

IP Address ___________________________________________________________2 3

Port Numbers _________________________________________________________2 3

Product Information Label ___________________________________________________2 4

3: Installation of EDS8PS and EDS16PS

Package Contents _________________________________________________________2 5

User-Supplied Items _______________________________________________________2 5

Identifying Hardware Components ____________________________________________2 6

Serial Ports ___________________________________________________________2 6

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Console Port __________________________________________________________2 6

Ethernet Port _________________________________________________________2 7

LEDs ________________________________________________________________2 7

Reset Button __________________________________________________________2 7

Reboot the device: __________________________________________________2 7

Restore factory defaults: _____________________________________________2 8

Installing the EDS8/16PS ____________ _______________________________________2 8

Finding a Suitable Location ______________________________________________2 8

Connecting the EDS8/16PS ______________________________________________2 8

Connect the EDS8/16PS to one or more serial devices. _____________________2 8

4: Installation of EDS4100

Package Contents _________________________________________________________3 0

User-Supplied Items _______________________________________________________3 0

Identifying Hardware Components ____________________________________________3 0

Serial Ports ___________________________________________________________3 1

Ethernet Port _________________________________________________________3 2

Terminal Block Connector _______________________________________________3 3

LEDs ________________________________________________________________3 3

Reset Button __________________________________________________________3 3

Physically Installing the EDS4100 _____________________________________________3 4

Finding a Suitable Location ______________________________________________3 4

Connecting the EDS4100 ________________________________________________3 4

Connect the EDS4100 to one or more serial devices. _______________________3 4

5: Installation of EDS8PR, EDS16PR and EDS32PR

Package Contents _________________________________________________________3 6

User-Supplied Items _______________________________________________________3 6

Identifying Hardware Components ____________________________________________3 7

Serial Ports ___________________________________________________________3 7

Console Port __________________________________________________________3 7

Ethernet Port _________________________________________________________3 8

LEDs ________________________________________________________________3 8

Reset Button __________________________________________________________3 9

Installing the EDS8/16/32PR _________________________________________________3 9

Finding a Suitable Location ______________________________________________3 9

Connecting the EDS8/16/32PR ___________________________________________3 9

6: Using DeviceInstaller

Accessing EDS Using DeviceInstaller __________________________________________4 1

Device Details Summary ____________________________________________________4 1

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7: Configuration Using Web Manager

Accessing Web Manager ___________________________________________________4 3

Device Status Page ____________________________________________________4 4

Web Manager Page Components _____________________________________________4 5

Navigating the Web Manager ________________________________________________4 6

8: Network Settings

Network 1 (eth0) Interface Status _____________________________________________4 8

Network 1 (eth0) Interface Configuration _______________________________________4 9

Network 1 Ethernet Link ____________________________________________________5 1

9: Line and Tunnel Settings

Line Settings _____________________________________________________________5 2

Line Statistics _________________________________________________________5 2

Line Configuration _____________________________________________________5 3

Line Command Mode ___________________________________________________5 5

Tunnel Settings __________________________________________________________ 56

Tunnel – Statistics _____________________________________________________5 7

Tunnel – Serial Settings _________________________________________________5 9

Tunnel – Packing Mode _________________________________________________6 0

Tunnel – Accept Mode __________________________________________________6 3

Tunnel – Connect Mode _________________________________________________6 6

Connecting Multiple Hosts ____________________________________________7 0

Host List Promotion _________________________________________________7 0

Tunnel – Disconnect Mode _______________________________________________7 1

Tunnel – Modem Emulation ______________________________________________7 2

10: Terminal and Host Settings

Terminal Settings _________________________________________________________7 5

Line Terminal Configuration ______________________________________________7 5

Network Terminal Configuration ___________________________________________7 7

Host Configuration ________________________________________________________7 8

11: Service Settings

DNS Settings _____________________________________________________________7 9

SNMP Settings ___________________________________________________________8 0

FTP Settings ____________________________________________________________8 1

TFTP Settings ___________________________________________________________8 3

Syslog Settings ___________________________________________________________8 4

HTTP Settings ____________________________________________________________8 5

HTTP Statistics ________________________________________________________8 5

HTTP Configuration ____________________________________________________8 6

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HTTP Authentication ___________________________________________________8 8

RSS Settings _____________________________________________________________8 9

LPD Settings _____________________________________________________________9 0

LPD Statistics _________________________________________________________9 0

LPD Configuration _____________________________________________________9 1

12: Security Settings

SSH Settings _____________________________________________________________9 3

SSH Server Host Keys _________________________________________________9 4

SSH Server Authorized Users ____________________________________________9 8

SSH Client Known Hosts _______________________________________________1 00

SSH Client Users _____________________________________________________1 01

SSL Settings ____________________________________________________________1 03

SSL Cipher Suites ____________________________________________________1 03

SSL Certificates ______________________________________________________1 04

SSL RSA or DSA _____________________________________________________1 04

SSL Certificates and Private Keys ________________________________________1 04

SSL Utilities _________________________________________________________1 05

OpenSSL ___ _____________________________________________________1 05

Steel Belted RADIUS _______________________________________________1 05

Free RADIUS _____________________________________________________1 05

SSL Configuration ____________________________________________________1 06

13: Modbus

109

Serial Transmission Mode __________________________________________________1 09

Modbus Statistics ________________________________________________________1 10

Modbus Configuration _____________________________________________________1 11

14: Maintenance and Diagnostics Settings

112

Filesystem Settings _______________________________________________________1 12

Filesystem Statistics ___________________________________________________1 12

Filesystem Browser ___________________________________________________1 13

Protocol Stack Settings ____________________________________________________1 15

TCP Settings ________________________________________________________1 15

IP Settings __________________________________________________________1 16

ICMP Settings ________________________________________________________1 16

ARP Settings ________________________________________________________1 18

SMTP Settings _______________________________________________________1 19

IP Address Filter _________________________________________________________1 20

Query Port _____________________________________________________________1 21

Diagnostics __ ___________________________________________________________1 22

Hardware ___ ________________________________________________________1 22

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MIB-II Statistics _______________________________________________________1 23

IP Sockets __________________________________________________________1 24

Ping __ _____________________________________________________________1 24

Traceroute __ ________________________________________________________1 26

Log ___ _____________________________________________________________1 27

Memory _____________________________________________________________1 29

Buffer Pools _________________________________________________________1 29

Processes ___________________________________________________________1 30

Real Time Clock _________________________________________________________1 32

System Settings _________________________________________________________1 32

15: Advanced Settings

134

Email Settings ___________________________________________________________1 34

Email Statistics _______________________________________________________1 34

Email Configuration ___________________________________________________1 35

Command Line Interface Settings ____________________________________________1 37

CLI Statistics _________________________________________________________1 37

CLI Configuration _____________________________________________________1 37

XML Settings ____________________________________________________________1 39

XML: Export Configuration ______________________________________________1 40

XML: Export Status ____________________________________________________1 41

XML: Import Configuration ______________________________________________1 42

Import Configuration from External File _________________________________1 42

Import Configuration from the Filesystem _______________________________1 43

Import Line(s) from Single Line Settings on the Filesystem __________________1 45

16: VIP Settings

147

Obtaining a Bootstrap File __________________________________________________1 47

Importing the Bootstrap File ________________________________________________1 47

Enabling VIP ____________________________________________________________1 48

Configuring Tunnels to Use VIP _____________________________________________1 48

Virtual IP (VIP) Statistics ___________________________________________________1 48

Virtual IP (VIP) Counters ___________________________________________________1 49

Virtual IP (VIP) Configuration _______________________________________________1 49

17: Branding the EDS

150

Web Manager Customization _______________________________________________1 50

Short and Long Name Customization _________________________________________1 50

18: Updating Firmware

151

Obtaining Firmware _______________________________________________________1 51

Loading New Firmware ____________________________________________________1 51

EDS User Guide

Appendix A - Technical Support

152

Technical Support US ______________________________________________1 52

Technical Support Europe, Middle East, Africa ___________________________1 52

Appendix B - Binary to Hexadecimal Conversions

153

Converting Binary to Hexadecimal ________________________________________1 53

Conversion Table __________________________________________________1 53

Scientific Calculator ________________________________________________1 54

Appendix C - Compliance

155

Lithium Battery Notice _____________________________________________________1 56

Installationsanweisungen __ ________________________________________________1 56

Rackmontage ___ _____________________________________________________1 56

Energiezufuhr ___ _____________________________________________________1 57

Erdung __ ___________________________________________________________1 57

Installation Instructions ____________________________________________________1 57

Rack Mounting _______________________________________________________1 57

Input Supply _________________________________________________________1 57

Grounding ___________________________________________________________1 57

Appendix D - Lantronix Cables and Adapters

Index

158

159

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List of Figures

Figure 2-1 EDS8PS Device Serve r ___________________________________________________1 7

Figure 2-2 EDS4100 4 Port Device Server _____________________________________________1 8

Figure 2-3 EDS16PR Device Server__________________________________________________1 9

Figure 2-4 Sample Hardware Address ________________________________________________2 3

Figure 2-5 Product Label___________________________________________________________2 4

Figure 3-1 Front View of the EDS8PS ________________________________________________2 6

Figure 3-2 Back View of the EDS8PS_________________________________________________2 6

Figure 3-3 RJ45 Serial Port_________________________________________________________2 7

Figure 3-5 Example of EDS8/16PS Connections ________________________________________2 9

Figure 4-1 Front View of the EDS4100 _______________________________________________3 1

Figure 4-2 Back View of the EDS4100 ________________________________________________3 1

Figure 4-3 RS-232 Serial Port Pins (Serial Ports 1, 2, 3, 4) ________________________________3 2

Figure 4-4 RS-422/RS-485 Serial Port Pins ____________________________________________3 2

Figure 4-5 Terminal Block Connector Pin Assignments ___________________________________3 3

Figure 4-7 Example of EDS4100 Connections __________________________________________3 5

Figure 5-1 Front View of the EDS16PR _______________________________________________3 7

Figure 5-2 Back View of the EDS16PR _______________________________________________3 7

Figure 5-3 RJ45 Serial Port_________________________________________________________3 8

Figure 5-5 Example of EDS16PR Connections _________________________________________4 0

Figure 7-1 Web Manager Home Page ________________________________________________4 4

Figure 7-2 Components of the Web Manager Page ______________________________________4 5

Figure 8-1 Network 1 (eth0) Interface Status ___________________________________________4 8

Figure 8-2 Network 1 (eth0) Interface Configuration______________________________________4 9

Figure 8-4 Network 1 Ethernet Link __________________________________________________5 1

Figure 9-1 Line 1 Statistics _________________________________________________________5 2

Figure 9-2 Line 1 Configuration______________________________________________________5 3

Figure 9-4 Line 1 Command Mode ___________________________________________________5 5

Figure 9-6 Tunnel 1 Statistics _______________________________________________________5 8

Figure 9-7 Tunnel 1 Serial Settings___________________________________________________5 9

Figure 9-9 Tunnel 1 Packing Mode (Mode = Disable) ____________________________________6 0

Figure 9-10 Tunnel 1 Packing Mode (Mode = Timeout) ___________________________________6 1

Figure 9-11 Tunnel 1 Packing Mode (Mode = Send Character) _____________________________6 1

Figure 9-13 Tunnel 1 Accept Mode___________________________________________________6 4

Figure 9-15 Tunnel 1 Connect Mode _________________________________________________6 7

Figure 9-17 Host 1, Host 2, Host 3 Exchanged__________________________________________7 0

Figure 9-18 Tunnel 1 Disconnect Mode _______________________________________________7 1

Figure 9-21 Tunnel 1 Modem Emulation_______________________________________________7 4

Figure 10-1 Terminal on Line Configuration____________________________________________7 5

Figure 10-3 Terminal on Network Configuration _________________________________________7 7

Figure 10-5 Host Configuratio n ______________________________________________________7 8

Figure 11-1 DNS Settings __________________________________________________________7 9

Figure 11-2 SNMP Configuration ____________________________________________________8 0

Figure 11-4 FTP Configuration ______________________________________________________8 2

Figure 11-6 TFTP Configuration _____________________________________________________8 3

Figure 11-8 Syslog _______________________________________________________________8 4

Figure 11-10 HTTP Statistics _______________________________________________________8 5

Figure 11-11 HTTP Configuratio n ____________________________________________________8 6

Figure 11-13 HTTP Authentication ___________________________________________________8 8

Figure 11-15 RSS ________________________________________________________________8 9

Figure 11-17 LPD Statistics ________________________________________________________9 0

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Figure 11-18 LPD Configuration _____________________________________________________9 1

Figure 12-1 SSH Server: Host Keys (Upload Keys) ______________________________________9 4

Figure 12-3 SSH Server: Host Keys (Upload Keys) ______________________________________9 6

Figure 12-5 SSH Server: Host Keys (Create New Keys) __________________________________9 7

Figure 12-7 SSH Server: Authorized Users ____________________________________________9 9

Figure 12-9 SSH Client: Known Hosts _______________________________________________1 00

Figure 12-11 SSH Client: Users ____________________________________________________1 01

Figure 12-14 SSL _______________________________________________________________1 06

Figure 13-3 Modbus Statistics______________________________________________________1 10

Figure 13-4 Modbus Configuration __________________________________________________1 11

Figure 14-1 Filesystem Statistics ___________________________________________________1 12

Figure 14-2 Filesystem Browser ____________________________________________________1 13

Figure 14-4 TCP Protocol _________________________________________________________1 15

Figure 14-6 IP Protocol __________________________________________________________1 16

Figure 14-8 ICMP Protocol ________________________________________________________1 17

Figure 14-10 ARP Protocol Page ___________________________________________________1 18

Figure 14-12 SMTP______________________________________________________________1 19

Figure 14-14 IP Address Filter Configuration __________________________________________1 20

Figure 14-16 Query Port Configuratio n _______________________________________________1 21

Figure 14-17 Diagnostics: Hardware_________________________________________________1 22

Figure 14-18 MIB-II Network Statistics _______________________________________________1 23

Figure 14-20 IP Sockets __________________________________________________________1 24

Figure 14-21 Diagnostics: Pin g _____________________________________________________1 24

Figure 14-23 Diagnostics: Traceroute________________________________________________1 26

Figure 14-25 Diagnostics: Log _____________________________________________________1 27

Figure 14-26 Diagnostics: Log (Filesystem) ___________________________________________1 27

Figure 14-27 Diagnostics: Log (Line 1 )_______________________________________________1 28

Figure 14-28 Diagnostics: Memory __________________________________________________1 29

Figure 14-29 Diagnostics: Buffer Pools_______________________________________________1 30

Figure 14-30 Diagnostics: Processes ________________________________________________1 31

Figure 14-31 Real Time Clock Pag e _________________________________________________1 32

Figure 14-33 System_____________________________________________________________1 33

Figure 15-1 Email Statistics _______________________________________________________1 34

Figure 15-2 Email Configuration ____________________________________________________1 35

Figure 15-4 CLI Statistics _________________________________________________________1 37

Figure 15-5 CLI Configuration______________________________________________________1 38

Figure 15-7 XML: Export Configuration_______________________________________________1 40

Figure 15-9 XML: Export Status ____________________________________________________1 41

Figure 15-11 XML: Import Configuration______________________________________________1 42

Figure 15-12 XML: Import Configuration from External File _______________________________1 42

Figure 15-13 XML: Import from Filesystem ___________________________________________1 43

Figure 15-14 XML: Import Configuration from Filesystem ________________________________1 44

Figure 15-15 XML: Import Line(s) from Single Line Settings on the Filesyste m ________________1 45

Figure 16-1 VIP Status ___________________________________________________________1 48

Figure 16-2 VIP Counters _________________________________________________________1 49

Figure 16-4 VIP Configuration Page _________________________________________________1 49

Figure 18-1 Update Firmware ______________________________________________________1 51

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List of Tables

Table 3-4 Front Panel LEDs ________________________________________________________2 7

Table 4-6 Back Panel LEDs ________________________________________________________3 3

Table 5-4 Back Panel LEDs ________________________________________________________3 9

Table 6-1 Device Details Summary___________________________________________________4 1

Table 7-3 Summary of Web Manager Pages ___________________________________________4 6

Table 8-3 Network Interface Configuration _____________________________________________4 9

Table 8-5 Network 1 Ethernet Link ___________________________________________________5 1

Table 9-3 Line Configuration________________________________________________________5 4

Table 9-5 Line Command Mode _____________________________________________________5 5

Table 9-8 Tunnel - Serial Settings____________________________________________________5 9

Table 9-12 Tunnel Packing Mode ____________________________________________________6 2

Table 9-14 Tunnel Accept Mod e _____________________________________________________6 4

Table 9-16 Tunnel Connect Mode____________________________________________________6 8

Table 9-19 Tunnel Disconnect Mode _________________________________________________7 1

Table 9-20 Modem Emulation Commands and Descriptions _______________________________7 2

Table 9-22 Tunnel Modem Emulatio n _________________________________________________7 4

Table 10-2 Terminal on Line 1 Configuration ___________________________________________7 6

Table 10-4 Terminal on Network Configuration _________________________________________7 7

Table 10-6 Host Configuration ______________________________________________________7 8

Table 11-3 SNMP ________________________________________________________________8 1

Table 11-5 FTP Settings ___________________________________________________________8 2

Table 11-7 TFTP Server ___________________________________________________________8 3

Table 11-9 Syslog ________________________________________________________________8 4

Table 11-12 HTTP Configuration ____________________________________________________8 6

Table 11-14 HTTP Authentication____________________________________________________8 8

Table 11-16 RSS_________________________________________________________________9 0

Table 11-19 LPD Configuration______________________________________________________9 1

Table 12-2 SSH Server Host Keys Settings - Upload Keys Metho d __________________________9 5

Table 12-4 SSH Server Host Keys Settings - Upload Keys Metho d __________________________9 6

Table 12-6 SSH Server Host Keys Settings - Create New Keys Method ______________________9 7

Table 12-8 SSH Server Authorized User Settings _______________________________________9 9

Table 12-10 SSH Client Known Hosts _______________________________________________1 00

Table 12-12 SSH Client Users _____________________________________________________1 02

Table 12-13 Supported Cipher Suites________________________________________________1 03

Table 12-15 SSL ________________________________________________________________1 07

Table 13-1 6 Byte Header of Modbus Application Protocol _______________________________1 09

Table 13-2 Modbus Transmission Mode s _____________________________________________1 09

Table 13-5 Modbus Configuration___________________________________________________1 11

Table 14-3 Filesystem Browser_____________________________________________________1 14

Table 14-5 TCP Protocol Settings___________________________________________________1 15

Table 14-7 IP Protocol Settings ____________________________________________________1 16

Table 14-9 ICMP Setting s _________________________________________________________1 17

Table 14-11 ARP Settings_________________________________________________________1 18

Table 14-13 SMTP Settings _______________________________________________________1 19

Table 14-15 IP Address Filter Settings _______________________________________________1 20

Table 14-19 Requests for Comments (RFCs)__________________________________________1 23

Table 14-22 Diagnostics: Ping _____________________________________________________1 25

Table 14-24 Diagnostics: Traceroute ________________________________________________1 26

Table 14-32 Real Time Clock Settings _______________________________________________1 32

Table 14-34 System _____________________________________________________________1 33

EDS User Guide

1: About This Guide

This guide provides the information needed to configure, use, and update the EDS™ Device

Server. It is intended for software developers and system integrators who are installing the EDS in

their designs.

Chapter and Appendix Summaries

A summary of each chapter is provided below.

Chapter

Description

Chapter 2: Introduction

Main features of the product and the protocols it supports.

Includes technical specifications.

Chapter 3: Installation of EDS8PS and EDS16PS

Chapter 4: Installation of EDS4100

Instructions for installing the EDS8PS and the EDS16PS

device servers.

Instructions for installing the EDS4100 device server.

Chapter 5: Installation of EDS8PR, EDS16PR and

EDS32PR

Instructions for installing the EDS8PR, the EDS16PR, and

the EDS16PR device server.

Chapter 6: Using DeviceInstaller

Chapter 7: Configuration Using Web Manager

Chapter 8: Network Settings

Instructions for viewing the current configuration using

DeviceInstaller.

Instructions for accessing Web Manager and using it to

configure settings for the device.

Instructions for using the web interface to configure

Ethernet settings.

Chapter 9: Line and Tunnel Settings

Chapter 10: Terminal and Host Settings

Chapter 11: Service Settings

Instructions for using the web interface to configure line and

tunnel settings.

Instructions for using the web interface to configure terminal

and host settings.

Instructions for using the web interface to configure settings

for DNS, SNMP, FTP, and other services.

Chapter 12: Security Settings

Instructions for using the web interface to configure SSH

and SSL security settings.

Chapter 13: Modbus

Instructions for using the web interface to configure

Modbus.

Note: Modbus is only available on the EDS4100 and

is not supported on the EDS8PR, EDS16PR,

EDS32PR, EDS8PS and EDS16PS.

Chapter 14: Maintenance and Diagnostics Settings

Instructions for using the web interface to maintain the

device, view statistics, files, and logs, and diagnose

problems.

Chapter 15: Advanced Settings

Chapter 16: VIP Settings

Instructions for using the web interface to configure email,

CLI, and XML settings.

Information about Virtual IP (VIP) features available on the

device and instructions for using the web interface to

configure the VIP settings.

Chapter 17: Branding the EDS

Instructions for customizing the device.

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1: About This Guide

Chapter 18: Updating Firmware

Instructions for obtaining the latest firmware and updating

the device.

Appendix A - Technical Support

Instructions for contacting Lantronix Technical Support.

Instructions for converting binary values to hexadecimals.

Lantronix compliance information.

Appendix B - Binary to Hexadecimal Conversions

Appendix C - Compliance

Appendix D - Lantronix Cables and Adapters

Lantronix cables and adapters for use with the EDS devices

are listed here according to part number and application.

Additional Documentation

Visit the Lantronix web site at www.lantronix.com/support/documentation for the latest

documentation and the following additional documentation.

Document

Description

EDS4100 Quick Start,

EDS8/16PS Quick Start, or

EDS8/16/32PR Quick Start

Information about the EDS hardware installation and initial

configuration of your EDS device.

EDS Command Reference

Instructions for accessing Command Mode (the command line

interface) using a Telnet connection or through the serial port.

Detailed information about the commands. Also provides details for

XML configuration and status.

DeviceInstaller Online Help

Instructions for using the Lantronix Windows-based utility to locate

the device and to view its current settings.

Com Port Redirector

Quick Start and Online Help

Instructions for using the Lantronix Windows-based utility to create

virtual com ports.

Secure Com Port Redirector

User Guide

Instructions for using the Lantronix Windows-based utility to create

secure virtual com ports.

EDS User Guide

2: Introduction

This chapter introduces the Lantronix EDS family of device servers. It provides an overview of the

products, lists their key features, and describes the applications for which they are suited.

EDS is a unique, hybrid Ethernet terminal and multi-port device server product designed to

remotely access and manage virtually all of your IT/networking equipment and servers. It is also

designed to provide connectivity for edge devices such as medical equipment, kiosks, POS/retail

terminals, security equipment, and more.

EDS device servers contain all the components necessary to deliver full network connectivity to

virtually any kind of serial device. They boast a reliable TCP/IP protocol stack, a variety of remote

management capabilities, and an innovative design based on the leading-edge Lantronix

Evolution OS™.

Delivering a data center-grade, programmable device computing and networking platform for

integrating edge equipment into the enterprise network. Rack-mountable EDS models are

available in 8, 16, and 32 port configurations. Desk top EDS models are available in 4, 8, and 16

port configurations.

This chapter contains the following sections:



EDS8PS and EDS16PS Overview

EDS4100 Overview

EDS8PR, EDS16PR, and EDS32PR Overview

Configuration Methods

Addresses and Port Numbers

Product Information Label

EDS User Guide

2: Introduction

EDS8PS and EDS16PS Overview

The EDS8PS (8 serial ports) and EDS16PS (16 serial ports) are compact desktop device servers

that give you the ability to network-enable asynchronous RS-232 serial devices. They provide fully

transparent RS-232 point-to-point connections without requiring modifications to existing software

or hardware in your application.

Figure 2-1 EDS8PS Device Server

Features

Key features of the EDS8PS and EDS16PS include:



Dual-purpose Ethernet terminal server and device server design.

8 (EDS8PS) or 16 (EDS16PS) serial ports with hardware handshaking signals.

RS-232 support.

An RJ45 Ethernet port.

8 MB Flash memory.

32 MB random access memory (RAM).

Lantronix Evolution OS™.

A dedicated console port.

AES, SSH, or SSL secure data encryption.

Three convenient configuration methods (Web, command line, and XML).

Print server functionality (LPR/LPD).

See Chapter 3: Installation of EDS8PS and EDS16PS for installation instructions.

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