Terminal Servers
Terminal Servers covers devices that put serial equipment on the network: Lantronix EDS3000 series device servers with 16 and 32 RS-232 ports in a 1U rack, compact EDS3008 units, WiPort embedded serial-to-Ethernet modules, and Avocent MergePoint service processor managers. They're used to reach switch and router consoles remotely, and to connect industrial or lab equipment that only speaks serial.
- 69 parts
- Free U.S. ground shipping on in-stock parts
Terminal Servers: 69 products
Buying guide
Serial access over the network
Console access
A console server connects to the serial console of each switch, router and firewall, so you can manage them even when the network is down.
Pinouts
Cisco-style and other console ports use different RJ45 pinouts. Check the device server's pinout or use rollover adapters.
Secure management
Choose models that support SSH and encrypted access rather than plain Telnet for anything reachable from the corporate network.
Terminal Servers
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between a terminal server and a device server?
The terms overlap. Terminal or console servers usually manage IT equipment consoles; device servers usually connect industrial serial devices to applications over the network.
Do I need special cables for console ports?
Often. RJ45 console ports use vendor-specific pinouts, so you may need rollover cables or adapters to match the device server.
