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CHAPTER 2: Introduction
2. Introduction
2.1 Features
The Serial Console Port Manager allows reliable, high-speed connections between
PCs, modems, and other devices using dissimilar baud rates, parity, and
handshaking. It comes in 8-port (product code SW542A) and 16-port (SW543A)
versions. The Port Manager supports communication at speeds up to 115.2 kbps
and features full RTS/CTS hardware handshaking.
Lightning-swift data throughput and full flow control make the Serial Console Port
Manager the perfect data switch for today’s high-speed communications
applications.
V
ERSATILE
C
ONNECTIVITY
Up to 8 or 16 different devices can be connected to the Port Manager without the
need to select a common baud rate or parity. Each port can be individually
configured for specific baud rates, parity, handshaking, and various other
parameters and options.
E
ASY
S
ETUP AND
O
PERATION
Configuring the Port Manager is simple. A menuing system is used to select
communications parameters and enable or disable options. The Port Manager can
easily adapt to the requirements of almost any data-communications application.
P
ASSWORD
-P
ROTECTED
C
ONNECTION AND
C
OMMAND
A
CCESS
The Serial Console Port Manager is ideal for situations that require limited access
to important commands. The Port Manager has two security levels: Each port can
function as either a Supervisor Port or a User Port, depending on the password
entered at login. Supervisor Ports are allowed to change configuration, display
status, and connect to any other port; User Ports are only allowed to connect to the
ports authorized for their password. You can assign passwords up to sixteen
characters long.
In addition, the Port Manager also supports a Passive Mode that allows connection
to other ports, but does not allow access to command functions.
