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EDS User Guide
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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.
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.