Systech Corporation RCS/5000, Hardware Manual

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Features 4
Features
The RCS/5000 and RCS/6000 offer the following features and benefits:
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Easy set up and configuration
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Open systems communications for multi-site data networks
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Can be used in a variety of data communications applications
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Reduces cost and complexity
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8 or 16 RJ-45 (RCS/5000) or DB9 (RCS/6000) serial ports
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1 Hub with 4 ethernet ports, 1 port cross-wired for easy connection to another hub
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High-speed serial connections
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Software selectable RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 modes on each port
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Parallel printer port
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Optional WAN port for PPP over HDLC or Frame Relay
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Dial-up LAN/Internet access
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IP packet routing
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Operating system independent
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Modem and serial printer pooling
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Complete remote diagnostics
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LEDs for each port, signaling port status and error conditions
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Industry standard interoperability
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Developer's API for custom, on-board applications and protocols