Avocent ESP-2 MI User manual

Access serial devices over IP
ESP multi-interface (MI) serial hubs, available in 2, 4, 8, and 16 port models, provide
serial-over-IP access, allowing devices to be placed at the point of need. Windows,
Linux, and UNIX applications are able to access network-attached peripherals as if
they were directly connected. Custom applications are not required.
With ESP serial hubs, cable clutter is eliminated. Installations reap the benefits of
structured cabling: reduced cost, high-availability, and ease of maintenance. Serial
COM ports for new devices can be connected in minutes “on the fly” and do not
require opening your server or interrupting operations. Simply attach the ESP serial
hub to twisted-pair Ethernet and load the device driver on the server.
In addition to COM port redirection, ESP serial hubs offer Raw TCP, serial tunneling,
modem emulation and Telnet modes of operation. When configured to work in tandem,
two ESP serial hubs act as a virtual serial cable across IP networks. The onboard Telnet
server enables Telnet clients to access console ports of serially-managed devices.
ESP serial hubs are well suited for a wide range of applications including: industrial
automation, retail POS, hospitality, back office, traffic control, medical, security
systems and more.
Browser-based Management
An internal web server offers a secure means to configure and manage ESP serial
hubs as well as ESP-View, a powerful tool for remote diagnostics of cabling and
device malfunctions. In addition, ESP serial hubs support powerful management
applications, including EquiView Plus for Windows and ESPDIAG for UNIX and Linux.
•Selectable Serial Signalling
RS-232, RS-422, RS-485
•Unattended Install
Quick and consistent installations
without onsite technical staff
•High Availability
Multi-host attachment allows for
hot-backup solutions
•Selectable Connection Methods
Telnet Server, COM Redirection
Raw TCP Client/Server,
Serial Tunneling
•Browser-based Management
Configuration, Port Status,
Loopback testing, Data scope
•Modem/Control Signals
(RTS, CTS, DSR, DTR, DCD)
•One Click ‘Replace’ Option
Add a new unit without configuration
•Structured Cabling
No more wiring nightmares
•On-the-fly Connectivity
Never open your server again
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
The ESP multi-interface serial hubs allow serial devices to become IP-enabled using RS-232,
RS-422 and RS-485 protocols for industrial/manufacturing environments and commercial
applications. The ESP-2 MI serial hub can also be attached to a DIN-rail to save space on the
factory floor.
8 and 16-port model2-port model 4-port model
ESP Multi-Interface Serial Hubs
Serial Over IP Solutions

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ESP MULTI-INTERFACE APPLICATIONS PORT MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE
Remotely diagnose cable and device anomalies with ESP-View, a
built-in Java-based diagnostic utility, using loopback, data scope,
breakout box, and monitoring capabilities. ESP serial hubs are also
compatible with EquiView Plus and ESPDIAG utilities.
The ESP serial hubs are used in a variety of applications using
RS-232, RS-422 and RS-485 protocols. Attach one or more serial
devices as needed in your network.
PART # 990458 990476 990477 990478 790200 790226
MSRP $ 349 $ 549 $ 995 $ 1,295 $ 75 $ 30
POWER 9VDC -30VDC
(at less than 4W)
5VDC
(1A)
100-250V
(0.5A)
100-250V
(0.5A) N/A N/A
CONNECTORS (2) DB-9
Male DTE
(4) DB-9
Male DTE (8) RJ-45 (16) RJ-45 N/A N/A
DIMENSIONS
1.62” H
4.74” W
4.38” D
1.50” H
5.50” W
6.75” D
1.75” H
8.75” W
10.00” D
1.75” H
8.75” W
10.00” D
1U 2U
SHIPPING WEIGHT 2.00 lbs. 3.00 lbs. 4.50 lbs. 4.50 lbs. N/A N/A
SPEED (Kbps) 230 230 115.2 115.2 N/A N/A
MODEM CONTROL RTS, CTS, DSR,
DTR, DCD
RTS, CTS, DSR,
DTR, DCD
RTS, CTS, DSR,
DTR, DCD
RTS, CTS, DSR,
DTR, DCD N/A N/A
SURGE SUPPORT N/A N/A
OS SUPPORT
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
EESSPP--22MMII
(9-wire)
EESSPP--44MMII
(9-wire)
EESSPP--88MMII
(8-wire)
EESSPP--1166MMII
(8-wire)
RRaacckk--MMoouunntt
SShheellff
(For ESP-8 MI )
DDIINN--RRaaiill
MMoouunnttKKiitt
(For ESP-2 MI)
Wiring Starter Kit (8-wire)
RJ-45 Modular Adapters (8-wire)
RJ-45 to DB-9 Male adapter, DTE
RJ-45 to DB-9 Female adapter, DCE
RJ-45 to DB-25 Male adapter, DTE
RJ-45 to DB-25 Male adapter, DCE
RJ-45 to DB-25 Female adapter, DTE
RJ-45 to DB-25 Female adapter, DCE
RJ-45 to RJ-45 Male adapter for Cisco
and Sun Netra console port
RJ-45 Serial Reversing Cables (8-wire)
10-foot, reversing cable
25-foot, reversing cable
75-foot, reversing cable
Includes: (1) RJ-45 to DB-25 Male adapter DTE,
(1) RJ-45 to DB-25 Female adapter DTE, (1) RJ-45
to DB-25 Male adapter DCE, (1) RJ-45 to DB-25
Female adapter DCE, (1) RJ-45 to DB-9 Male
adapter, (1) RJ-45 to DB-9 Female adapter,
(1) RJ-45 to RJ45 Cisco Male adapter and
(1) 10-foot and 8-wire reversing modular cable.
750122
210094
210095
210090
210092
210091
210093
210105
690226
690227
690228
CAT 5 Serial Adapter Kit
CAT 5, RJ-45 Modular Adapters (8-wire)
CAT 5, RJ-45 to DB-9 Male adapter, DTE
CAT 5, RJ-45 to DB-9 Female adapter, DCE
CAT 5, RJ-45 to DB-25 Male adapter, DTE
CAT 5, RJ-45 to DB-25 Male adapter, DCE
CAT 5, RJ-45 to DB-25 Female adapter, DTE
CAT 5, RJ-45 to DB-25 Female adapter, DCE
CAT 5, RJ-45 to R-J45 Male adapter for
Cisco and Sun Netra console port
750238
210122
210120
210124
210123
210125
210121
210127
Serial Reversing Cables and Modular Adapters Modular Adapters for CAT 5 Cables
Note: For cable lengths greater than 100 feet, use serial
reversing cables and adapters rather than CAT 5 cables
and adapters.
Operating temperature: 0° - 40° C
Humidity: 10% to 90%
(Non-condensing)
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UL 60950-1, CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1
(cUL Listed), FCC Part 15 Class A, CE
All ESP multi-interface serial hubs have
a five-year warranty.
CONFORMANCE
ENVIRONMENTAL
WARRANTY
PRODUCT EVALUATIONS
Windows NT/2000/2003/XP, Citrix, Linux, AIX, Unix, SCO, and Solaris.
Surge suppression on every pin of every port
Includes: 1) CAT 5 RJ-45 to DB-25 Male adapter DTE,
(1) CAT 5 RJ-45 to DB-25 Female adapter DTE, (1) CAT 5
RJ-45 to DB-25 Male adapter DCE, (1) CAT 5 RJ-45 to
DB-25 Female adapter DCE, (1) CAT 5 RJ-45 to DB-9 Male
adapter DTE, (1) CAT 5 RJ-45 to DB-9 Female adapter DCE,
and (1) CAT 5 RJ-45 to RJ45 Cisco Male adapter