Lantronix I/O 2100 User manual

Part Number 900-474
Revision B March 2012
IntelliBox®-I/O 2100
User Guide

IntelliBox-I/O 2100 User Guide 2
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Disclaimer & Revisions
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which
case the user, at his or her own expense, will be required to take whatever measures
may be required to correct the interference.
Attention: This product has been designed to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against such interference when operating in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy,
and if not installed and used in accordance with this guide, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil num′erique de la classe A est conforme ′a la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.
Changes or modifications to this device not explicitly approved by Lantronix will void the
user's authority to operate this device.
The information in this guide may change without notice. The manufacturer assumes no
responsibility for any errors that may appear in this guide.
Revision History
Date Rev. Comments
May 2007 A Initial Document.
March 2012 B Updated for firmware version 1.4.0.0.

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Contents
List of Figures ______________________________________________________ 10
List of Tables_______________________________________________________ 12
1: Preface 14
Purpose and Audience _______________________________________________ 14
Summary of Chapters________________________________________________ 14
Additional Documentation_____________________________________________ 15
2: Introduction 16
IntelliBox-I/O 2100 Overview __________________________________________ 16
Features _____________________________________________________________ 17
Typical Devices________________________________________________________ 17
EventTrak™ Overview _______________________________________________ 19
Automated Monitoring and Control _________________________________________ 19
Automated Reporting ___________________________________________________ 19
Evolution OS™ _____________________________________________________ 19
Web-Based Configuration and Troubleshooting _______________________________ 19
Command-Line Interface (CLI) ____________________________________________ 20
SNMP Management ____________________________________________________ 20
XML-Based Architecture and Device Control _________________________________ 20
Really Simple Syndication (RSS) __________________________________________ 20
Enterprise-Grade Security________________________________________________ 20
Troubleshooting Capabilities______________________________________________ 21
Applications________________________________________________________ 21
Building Automation/Security______________________________________________ 22
Industrial Automation____________________________________________________ 22
Medical/Healthcare _____________________________________________________ 22
Retail Automation/Point-of-Sale ___________________________________________ 22
Traffic Management ____________________________________________________ 23
Product Information Label_____________________________________________ 23
3: EventTrak 24
Overview __________________________________________________________ 24
Automated Device Management, Monitoring, and Control _______________________ 24
Automated Reporting ___________________________________________________ 24
Examples _________________________________________________________ 24
Industrial _____________________________________________________________ 24

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Other Examples________________________________________________________ 25
Inputs and Outputs __________________________________________________ 26
Events ____________________________________________________________ 26
Actions ___________________________________________________________ 26
Chain Definitions____________________________________________________ 26
Definitions or Monitoring and Control Settings ________________________________ 26
Automated Reporting ________________________________________________ 27
4: Installation 28
Package Contents___________________________________________________ 28
User-Supplied Items _________________________________________________ 28
Identifying Hardware Connectors _______________________________________ 29
Screw Terminal Serial Connectors _________________________________________ 30
Ethernet Port__________________________________________________________ 30
Terminal Block Power Connector __________________________________________ 31
Digital I/Os____________________________________________________________ 31
Relay Port ____________________________________________________________ 32
LEDs ________________________________________________________________ 32
Reset Button __________________________________________________________ 33
Physically Installing the IntelliBox-I/O 2100 _______________________________ 33
Finding a Suitable Location_______________________________________________ 33
Connecting the IntelliBox-I/O 2100 _________________________________________ 33
5: Getting Started 35
Using DeviceInstaller ________________________________________________ 35
Starting DeviceInstaller __________________________________________________ 35
Viewing IntelliBox-I/O 2100 Properties ______________________________________ 37
Configuration Methods _______________________________________________ 38
Configuring from the Web Manager Interface _________________________________ 38
Configuring via an SSH/Telnet Session or Serial Port Using the CLI _______________ 39
Configuring from the XML Interface_________________________________________ 39
6: Configuration Using the Web Manager 40
Accessing the Web Manager through a Web Browser_______________________ 40
Navigating Through the Web Manager___________________________________ 42
Understanding the Web Manager Pages _________________________________ 49
Device Status Page__________________________________________________ 50

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7: Network, Serial Line, Tunnel, and Modbus Settings 51
Network Configuration Page___________________________________________ 51
Line Settings Pages _________________________________________________ 54
Line - Configuration Page ________________________________________________ 55
Line – Command Mode Page _____________________________________________ 58
Tunnel Pages ______________________________________________________ 60
Tunnel – Statistics Page _________________________________________________ 60
Tunnel – Serial Settings Page_____________________________________________ 61
Tunnel – Start/Stop Characters Page _______________________________________ 62
Tunnel – Accept Mode Page______________________________________________ 64
Tunnel – Connect Mode Page_____________________________________________ 67
Tunnel – Disconnect Mode Page __________________________________________ 70
Tunnel – Packing Mode Page _____________________________________________ 71
Tunnel – Modem Emulation Page__________________________________________ 72
Modbus Pages _____________________________________________________ 74
Modbus – Statistics Page ________________________________________________ 74
Modbus – Configuration Page_____________________________________________ 75
8: Terminal and Host Settings 76
Terminal Settings ___________________________________________________ 76
Host Configuration __________________________________________________ 78
9: Services Settings 79
DNS Page_________________________________________________________ 79
SNMP Page _______________________________________________________ 80
FTP Page _________________________________________________________ 82
TFTP Page ________________________________________________________ 83
Syslog Page _______________________________________________________ 84
HTTP Pages _______________________________________________________ 85
HTTP Statistics Page ________________________________________________ 85
HTTP Configuration Page_____________________________________________ 85
HTTP Authentication Page ____________________________________________ 88
RSS Page _________________________________________________________ 90
LPD Pages ________________________________________________________ 91
10: Security Settings 94
SSH Pages ________________________________________________________ 94
SSH Server: Host Keys Page _____________________________________________ 94
SSH Client: Known Hosts Page ___________________________________________ 97
SSH Server: Authorized Users Page________________________________________ 98

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SSH Client: Users Page _________________________________________________ 99
SSL Page ________________________________________________________ 101
11: Maintenance and Diagnostics Settings 104
Filesystem Pages __________________________________________________ 104
Filesystem Statistics Page_______________________________________________ 104
Filesystem Browser Page _______________________________________________ 105
Diagnostics Pages _________________________________________________ 107
Diagnostics: Hardware Page_____________________________________________ 107
MIB-II Network Statistics Page ___________________________________________ 108
IP Sockets Page ______________________________________________________ 109
Diagnostics: Ping Page_________________________________________________ 110
Diagnostics: Traceroute Page____________________________________________ 111
Diagnostics: DNS Lookup Page __________________________________________ 112
Diagnostics: Memory Page ______________________________________________ 113
Diagnostics: Buffer Pool ________________________________________________ 114
Diagnostics: Processes Page ____________________________________________ 115
System Page______________________________________________________ 117
Query Port Page ___________________________________________________ 118
12: Advanced Settings 120
Input/Output Page__________________________________________________ 120
Input/Output Page_____________________________________________________ 120
Email Pages ______________________________________________________ 122
Email Statistics Page___________________________________________________ 122
Email Configuration Page _______________________________________________ 122
CLI Pages ________________________________________________________ 125
Command Line Interface Statistics Page____________________________________ 125
Command Line Interface Configuration Page ________________________________ 126
XML Pages _______________________________________________________ 129
XML Configuration Record: Export System Configuration Page __________________ 129
XML Status Record: Export System Status__________________________________ 131
XML: Import System Configuration Page ___________________________________ 133
Protocol Stack Page ___________________________________________________ 135
IP Address Filter Page ______________________________________________ 138
13: EventTrak Pages 139
EventTrak – Status Page________________________________________________ 140
EventTrak – Monitoring Page ____________________________________________ 141
Match String Examples _________________________________________________ 143
EventTrak – Control Page_______________________________________________ 144

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14: Updating Firmware 150
Obtaining Firmware_________________________________________________ 150
Upgrading Using DeviceInstaller_______________________________________ 150
Loading New Firmware _________________________________________________ 150
Updating Firmware ____________________________________________________ 150
CLI Settings_______________________________________________________ 151
Diagnostics Settings ________________________________________________ 151
Email Settings_____________________________________________________ 152
EventTrak Settings _________________________________________________ 152
FTP Settings ______________________________________________________ 153
HTTP Settings_____________________________________________________ 153
Input/Output Settings _______________________________________________ 154
IP Address Filter Settings ____________________________________________ 154
Modbus Settings ___________________________________________________ 154
Network Configuration Settings _______________________________________ 155
Query Port Settings_________________________________________________ 155
RSS Settings______________________________________________________ 156
Serial Port Line Settings _____________________________________________ 156
Configuration_________________________________________________________ 156
Command Mode ______________________________________________________ 157
SNMP Settings ____________________________________________________ 157
Syslog Settings ____________________________________________________ 158
System Settings ___________________________________________________ 158
TFTP Settings_____________________________________________________ 158
Tunnel Settings____________________________________________________ 159
Serial Settings________________________________________________________ 159
Start/Stop Characters __________________________________________________ 159
Accept Mode _________________________________________________________ 159
Connect Mode________________________________________________________ 160
Disconnect Mode______________________________________________________ 161
Packing Mode ________________________________________________________ 161
Modem Emulation _____________________________________________________ 161
AES Keys ___________________________________________________________ 162
SSL _____________________________________________________________ 163
Benefits of SSL _______________________________________________________ 163
How SSL Works ______________________________________________________ 164
Digital Certificates _____________________________________________________ 164
SSH_____________________________________________________________ 165

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How Does SSH Authenticate?____________________________________________ 165
What Does SSH Protect Against?_________________________________________ 165
Tunneling ________________________________________________________ 166
Tunneling and the IntelliBox _____________________________________________ 167
Connect Mode________________________________________________________ 167
Accept Mode _________________________________________________________ 168
Disconnect Mode______________________________________________________ 169
Packing Mode ________________________________________________________ 169
Modem Emulation__________________________________________________ 169
Command Mode ______________________________________________________ 170
Overview _________________________________________________________ 172
Examples ________________________________________________________ 173
Modbus/TCP Master Talking to Modbus/TCP Slave___________________________ 173
Modbus/TCP Master Talking to Modbus/RTU Serial Slave______________________ 173
Local Slave __________________________________________________________ 174
Absolute Maximum Ratings __________________________________________ 178
Electrical Characteristics_____________________________________________ 179
Declaration of Conformity _______________________________________________ 185

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List of Figures
Figure 2-1 IntelliBox-I/O 2100 Device Server (Front) ................................................ 17
Figure 4-1 Front View of the IntelliBox-I/O 2100........................................................ 29
Figure 4-2 Back View of the IntelliBox-I/O 2100........................................................ 29
Figure 5-1 Lantronix DeviceInstaller.......................................................................... 36
Figure 6-1 Prompt for User Name and Password...................................................... 40
Figure 6-2 Web Manager Device Status Page .......................................................... 41
Figure 6-3 Web Manager Menu Structure (1 of 5)..................................................... 44
Figure 6-4 Web Manager Menu Structure (2 of 5)..................................................... 45
Figure 6-5 Web Manager Menu Structure (3 of 5)..................................................... 46
Figure 6-6 Web Manager Menu Structure (4 of 5)).................................................... 47
Figure 6-7 Web Manager Menu Structure (5 of 5)..................................................... 48
Figure 6-8 Components of the Web Manager Page.................................................. 49
Figure 6-9 Device Status Page (IntelliBox-I/O 2100)................................................. 50
Figure 7-1 Network Configuration.............................................................................. 51
Figure 7-2 Line – Statistics Page............................................................................... 54
Figure 7-3 Line – Configuration Page........................................................................ 55
Figure 7-4 Line – Command Mode Page................................................................... 58
Figure 7-5 Tunnel - Statistics Page............................................................................ 60
Figure 7-6 Tunnel – Serial Settings Page.................................................................. 61
Figure 7-7 Tunnel – Start/Stop Chars Page .............................................................. 62
Figure 7-8 Tunnel – Accept Mode Page.................................................................... 64
Figure 7-9 Tunnel -- Connect Mode Page ................................................................. 67
Figure 7-10 Tunnel – Disconnect Mode Page ........................................................... 70
Figure 7-11 Tunnel – Packing Mode Page ................................................................ 71
Figure 7-12 Modbus – Statistics Page....................................................................... 74
Figure 7-13 Modbus – Configuration Page................................................................ 75
Figure 9-1 DNS Page................................................................................................. 79
Figure 9-2 SNMP Page.............................................................................................. 80
Figure 9-3 FTP Page.................................................................................................. 82
Figure 9-4 TFTP Page ............................................................................................... 83
Figure 9-5 Syslog Page ............................................................................................. 84
Figure 9-6 HTTP Statistics Page ............................................................................... 85
Figure 9-7 HTTP Configuration Page ........................................................................ 86
Figure 9-8 HTTP Authentication Page....................................................................... 89
Figure 9-9 RSS Page................................................................................................. 90
Figure 10-1 SSH Server: Host Keys Page................................................................. 95
Figure 10-2 SSH Client: Known Hosts Page ............................................................. 97
Figure 10-3 SSH Server: Authorized Users Page ..................................................... 98
Figure 10-4 SSH Client: Users Page......................................................................... 99
Figure 10-5 SSL Page ............................................................................................. 101
Figure 11-1 Filesystem Statistics Page.................................................................... 104
Figure 11-2 Filesystem Browser Page..................................................................... 105
Figure 11-3 Diagnostics: Hardware Page................................................................ 107
Figure 11-4 Diagnostics: MIB-II Network Statistics Page........................................ 108
Figure 11-5 Diagnostics: IP Sockets Page .............................................................. 109
Figure 11-6 Diagnostics: Ping Page ........................................................................ 110
Figure 11-7 Diagnostics: Traceroute Page.............................................................. 111
Figure 11-8 Diagnostics: DNS Lookup Page........................................................... 112
Figure 11-9 Diagnostics: Memory Page................................................................... 113
Figure 11-10 Diagnostics: Buffer Pools Page.......................................................... 114
Figure 11-11 Diagnostics: Processes Page............................................................. 116

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Figure 11-12 System Page ...................................................................................... 117
Figure 11-13 Query Port Page................................................................................. 118
Figure 12-1 Input Output Page ................................................................................ 120
Figure 12-2 Email Statistics Page............................................................................ 122
Figure 12-3 Email Configuration Page..................................................................... 123
Figure 12-4 Command Line Interface Statistics Page............................................. 125
Figure 12-5 Command Line Interface Configuration Page...................................... 127
Figure 12-6 XML Configuration Record: Export System Configuration Page.......... 130
Figure 12-7 XML Status Record: Export System Status Page................................ 132
Figure 12-8 XML: Import System Configuration Page............................................. 133
Figure 12-9 Protocol Stack Page (TCP) .................................................................. 135
Figure 12-10 Protocol Stack Page (IP).................................................................... 136
Figure 12-11 Protocol Stack Page (ICMP)............................................................... 136
Figure 12-12 Protocol Stack Page (ARP)................................................................ 137
Figure 12-13 IP Address Filter Page........................................................................ 138
Figure 13-1 EventTrak Status Page......................................................................... 140
Figure 13-2 EventTrak Monitoring Page.................................................................. 141
Figure 12-3 EventTrak Control Page....................................................................... 145

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List of Tables
Table 4-1.Serial 1 Pin Assignments........................................................................... 30
Table 4-2 Serial 2 Pin Assignments........................................................................... 30
Table 4-3 Power Input Port Pinouts........................................................................... 31
Table 4-4 Digital I/O Pins........................................................................................... 32
Table 4-5 Relay Port Pins.......................................................................................... 32
Table 4-6 Ethernet Port LEDs.................................................................................... 32
Table 4-7 LEDs on Top Cover................................................................................... 32
Table 5-1 IntelliBox-I/O 2100 Properties.................................................................... 37
Table 6-1 Summary of Web Manager Pages ............................................................ 42
Table 7-1 Network Configuration Page Settings........................................................ 52
Table 7-2 Configuration Page.................................................................................... 56
Table 7-3 Line – Command Mode Page.................................................................... 59
Table 7-4 Tunnel – Serial Settings Page................................................................... 61
Table 7-5 Tunnel – Start/Stop Chars Page................................................................ 63
Table 7-6 Tunnel – Accept Mode Page ..................................................................... 65
Table 7-7 Tunnel -- Connect Mode Settings.............................................................. 68
Table 7-8 Tunnel – Disconnect Mode Page .............................................................. 70
Table 7-9 Tunnel – Packing Mode Page.................................................................... 71
Table 7-10 Tunnel – Modem Emulation Page ........................................................... 73
Table 7-11 Modbus – Configuration Page................................................................. 75
Table 8-1 Terminal on Network and Line Settings..................................................... 77
Table 8-2 Host Configuration..................................................................................... 78
Table 9-1 DNS Page.................................................................................................. 79
Table 9-2 SNMP Page............................................................................................... 81
Table 9-3 FTP Page................................................................................................... 82
Table 9-4 TFTP Page................................................................................................. 83
Table 9-5 Syslog Page............................................................................................... 84
Table 9-6 HTTP Configuration Page.......................................................................... 87
Table 9-7 HTTP Authentication Page........................................................................ 89
Table 9-8 HTTP RSS Page........................................................................................ 90
Table 9-9 LPD Configuration ..................................................................................... 92
Table 10-1 SSH Server: Host Keys Page.................................................................. 96
Table 10-2 SSH Client: Known Hosts Page .............................................................. 97
Table 10-3 SSH Server: Authorized Users Page....................................................... 98
Table 10-4 SSH Client: Users Page ........................................................................ 100
Table 10-5 SSL Page............................................................................................... 102
Table 11-1 Filesystem Browser Page...................................................................... 106
Table 11-2 Diagnostics: Ping Page.......................................................................... 110
Table 11-3 Diagnostics: Traceroute Page ............................................................... 111
Table 11-4 Diagnostics: DNS Lookup Page ............................................................ 112
Table 11-5 System Page ......................................................................................... 118
Table 11-6 Query Port Page.................................................................................... 119
Table 12-1 Input/Output Page.................................................................................. 121
Table 12-2 Email Configuration Page...................................................................... 124
Table 12-3 Command Line Interface Configuration Page ....................................... 127
Table 12-4 Configuration Record: Export System Configuration Page ................... 131
Table 12-5 XML Status Record: Export System Status Page................................. 132
Table 12-6 XML: Import System Configuration Page.............................................. 134
Table 12-7 TCP Protocol Stack Page...................................................................... 135
Table 12-8 IP Protocol Stack Page.......................................................................... 136
Table 12-9 ICMP Protocol Stack Page.................................................................... 136
Table 12-10 ARP Protocol Stack Page.................................................................... 137

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Table 12-11 IP Address Filter Page......................................................................... 138
Table 13-1 EventTrak -- Status Page ...................................................................... 140
Table 13-2 EventTrak Monitoring Page................................................................... 141
Table 13-3 EventTrak Control Settings.................................................................... 145
Table 13-4 EventTrak Control Step Settings ........................................................... 147
Table A-1 CLI Telnet Settings.................................................................................. 151
Table A-2 Diagnostic Ping Settings ......................................................................... 151
Table A-3 Email Settings ......................................................................................... 152
Table A-4 Monitoring Settings.................................................................................. 152
Table A-5 Control – Task Settings........................................................................... 153
Table A-6 FTP Settings............................................................................................ 153
Table A-7 HTTP Settings......................................................................................... 153
Table A-8 HTTP Authentication Settings................................................................. 154
Table A-9 Input/Output Settings............................................................................... 154
Table A-10 IP Address Settings............................................................................... 154
Table A-11 Modbus Settings.................................................................................... 154
Table A-12 Network Configuration Settings............................................................. 155
Table A-13 Query Port Settings............................................................................... 155
Table A-14 RSS Settings......................................................................................... 156
Table A-15 Configuration Settings........................................................................... 156
Table A-16 Command Mode Settings...................................................................... 157
Table A-17 SNMP Settings...................................................................................... 157
Table A-18 Syslog Settings...................................................................................... 158
Table A-19 System Settings .................................................................................... 158
Table A-20 TFTP Settings ....................................................................................... 158
Table A-21 Serial Settings ....................................................................................... 159
Table A-22 Start/Stop Character Settings ............................................................... 159
Table A-23 Accept Mode Settings ........................................................................... 159
Table A-24 Connect Mode Settings......................................................................... 160
Table A-25 Disconnect Mode Settings..................................................................... 161
Table A-26 Packing Mode Settings.......................................................................... 161
Table A-27 Modem Emulation Settings ................................................................... 161
Table A-28 AES Key Settings.................................................................................. 162
Table D-1 Technical Specifications.......................................................................... 175
Table E-1 Rext Values............................................................................................. 181

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1: Preface
Purpose and Audience
This guide describes how to install, configure, use, and update the IntelliBox-I/O 2100. It
is for those who will use the IntelliBox to network-enable their serial devices, primarily
industrial automation end users, VARs, and integrators.
Summary of Chapters
The remaining chapters in this guide include:
Chapter Description
2: Introduction Main features of the IntelliBox device servers and the
applications for which they are suited.
3: EventTrak Overview of using the IntelliBox to monitor for events,
take actions in response to events, and report on
attached devices.
4: Installation Instructions for getting the IntelliBox device server up
and running. Includes a description of hardware
components.
5: Getting Started Instructions for starting DeviceInstaller and viewing
current configuration settings. Introduces methods of
configuring the IntelliBox.
6: Configuration Using the Web
Manager
Instructions for using the web interface to configure
IntelliBox device servers.
7: Network, Serial Line, Tunnel, and
Modbus Settings
Instructions for using the web interface to configure
network, serial line, tunnel, and Modbus settings.
8: Terminal and Host Settings
Instructions for configuring terminal and host settings.
9: Services Settings Instructions for using the web interface to configure
settings for DNS, SNMP, FTP, and other services.
10: Security Settings Instructions for using the web interface to configure SSH
and SSL security settings.
11: Maintenance and Diagnostics Instructions for using the web interface to maintain the
IntelliBox, view statistics, files, and logs, and diagnose
problems.
12: Advanced Settings Instructions for using the web interface to configure
advanced settings: input/output, email, CLI, and XML.

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Chapter Description
13: EventTrak Instructions for setting up EventTrak to monitor for, take
actions in response to, and notify of events that occur on
the attached device.
14: Updating Firmware
Instructions for upgrading the IntelliBox firmware.
A: Factory Default Configuration Quick reference of the IntelliBox factory-default
configuration settings.
B: Networking and Security In-depth description of networking and network security
as it relates to the IntelliBox device servers.
C: Modbus Explanation and examples of the advantages of using
Modbus/TCP with the IntelliBox.
D: Technical Specification Table of technical data about the products.
E: Isolated I/O Specifications
Table of technical data about the digital I/Os and relay.
F:State Diagram Template
Provides a template for planning EventTrak settings.
G:Technical Support Information about contacting Lantronix Technical
Support.
H: Compliance Information about the product's compliance with
regulatory standards.
I: Warranty
Information about the product’s warranty.
Additional Documentation
Visit the Lantronix Web site at www.lantronix.com/support/documentation for the latest
documentation and the following additional documentation.
Document Description
IntelliBox-I/O 2100
Device Server Quick
Start Guide
Provides the steps for getting the IntelliBox up and running.
IntelliBox-I/O 2100
Device Server
Command Reference
Describes how to configure the IntelliBox using Telnet or the serial
port and summarizes the CLI and XML configuration commands.
Secure Com Port
Redirector
User Guide
Provides information for using the Lantronix Windows-based utility to
create secure virtual com ports.
Note: For detailed application examples, please go to the Lantroix web site.

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2: Introduction
This chapter introduces the Lantronix IntelliBox-I/O 2100 device server. It provides an
overview of the product, lists its key features, and describes the applications for which it
is suited.
The IntelliBox programmable device server provides a quick and easy method to
automate remote equipment with real-time event management and reporting. Powered by
Lantronix EventTrak™ technology, the IntelliBox enables customers to connect their
industrial, commercial, medical, retail and security equipment to IP networks to
proactively monitor and respond to events automatically. IntelliBox also has the ability to
notify the end user of detected events and actions taken. Multiple serial ports, digital I/Os,
and a relay enable real-time access for remote configuring, event monitoring, and
controlling PLCs, motor drives, process controls, power monitoring equipment, barcode
scanners, or virtually any RS-232, RS-422/485 factory floor device or discrete digital I/O
device.
IntelliBox-I/O 2100 Overview
The IntelliBox is a compact, easy-to-use device server that gives you the ability to
network-enable asynchronous RS-232 and RS-422/485 serial devices. It can deliver fully
transparent RS-232/422 point-to-point connections and RS-485 multi-drop connections
without requiring modifications to existing software or hardware components in your
application.
Port 1 supports RS-232 devices, and Port 2 supports 422/485 devices by means of screw
terminals. The IntelliBox supports two user-configurable digital I/Os and one relay for
industrial sensing and control.
The IntelliBox provides automated and unattended event monitoring, response, and
notification, and reporting of attached devices. You can program the IntelliBox to respond
to external events automatically, for example, the IntelliBox can detect an event and
automatically reboot the attached device, send email notifications, reconfigure the
attached device, or trigger an alarm. The IntelliBox notifies users that it has detected an
emergency, fixed the problem, and emailed or logged the details.

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Figure 2-1 IntelliBox-I/O 2100 Device Server (Front)
Features
The following list summarizes the key features of the IntelliBox-I/O 2100.
Monitor events in real-time
Automatically respond to events with user-defined actions
Query and gather data from attached device (sent to user via email and RSS feed)
One RS-232 serial port
One RS-422/485 serial port
One RJ45 Ethernet port
Two isolated configurable digital I/Os
One isolated non-latching relay
4 MBytes Flash memory
2 MB (or 16 Mbit) SRAM (Static Random Access Memory)
Based on Lantronix’s Evolution OS™
Supports secure data encryption by means of AES, SSH, or SSL sessions
Supports three convenient configuration methods (web, command line, and XML)
Supports Modbus/TCP, Modbus/RTU and Modbus/ASCII protocols
Simultaneous communication from up to 16 Modbus CP masters
Operational temp range -40°C to +75°C
Wall mount tabs and optional dinrail mount clip
Typical Devices
Examples of typical devices that can connect to the IntelliBox digital I/Os:
Proximity Sensor

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Current sensor
Magnetic sensor
Float sensor
Pressure sensor
Infra-red sensor
Photoelectric sensors (LED & Laser)
Ultrasonic sensor
Typical serial devices that the IntelliBox can automatically monitor and control:
Phone systems (PBX)
Fire alarm panels
Heating and Air-conditioning (HVAC)
PLCs
Projectors
HVAC (Heating , Ventilation and Air conditioning)
Security Cameras
Access control panels
Proximity Readers
Card readers

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EventTrak™ Overview
Automated Monitoring and Control
IntelliBox incorporates EventTrak Technology to monitor and track activity and events on
the attached equipment. When it detects an event, the IntelliBox automatically responds
with user-defined actions. This enables the IntelliBox to fix problems before they become
emergencies. After an event occurs, the IntelliBox can email the user with information on
the event and the actions it took.
Automated Reporting
With EventTrak's automated reporting feature, the IntelliBox queries attached devices at
specified times to gather information. After gathering the information, IntelliBox imbeds
the data in an email and send it to the user or posts the data to a web page using an RSS
feed. From a single web browser, you can monitor hundreds of devices in this way.
IntelliBox also scans the gathered data for user-specified information. If it detects the
information, IntelliBox flags the email as "important" and can take preemptive action that
the user has defined.
Evolution OS™
IntelliBox device servers incorporate Lantronix’s Evolution OS™. Key features of the
Evolution OS™ include:
Built-in web server for configuration and troubleshooting from web-based browsers
CLI configurability
SNMP management
XML data transport and configurability
Really Simple Syndication (RSS) information
Enterprise-grade security with SSL and SSH
Comprehensive troubleshooting tools
Web-Based Configuration and Troubleshooting
Built upon popular Internet-based standards, the IntelliBox enables users to configure,
manage, and troubleshoot efficiently through a simplified browser-based interface that
can be accessed anytime from anywhere. All configuration and troubleshooting options
are launched from a well-organized, multi-page interface. Users can access all
functionality via a web browser, allowing them flexibility and remote access. As a result,
users can enjoy the twin advantages of decreased downtime (based on the
troubleshooting tools) and the ability to implement configuration changes easily (based
on the configuration tools).
In addition, users can load their own web pages onto the IntelliBox to facilitate monitoring
and control of their own serial devices that are attached to the IntelliBox.

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Command-Line Interface (CLI)
Making the edge-to-enterprise vision a reality, the IntelliBox with the Evolution OS™ uses
industry-standard tools for configuration, communication, and control. For example, the
Evolution OS™ uses a Cisco®-like command line interface (CLI) whose syntax is very
similar to that used by data center equipment such as routers and hubs.
SNMP Management
The IntelliBox supports full SNMP management, making it ideal for applications where
device management and monitoring are critical. These features allow networks with
SNMP capabilities to correctly diagnose and monitor IntelliBox device servers.
XML-Based Architecture and Device Control
XML is a fundamental building block for the future growth of M2M networks. The
IntelliBox supports XML-based configuration setup records that makes device
configuration transparent to users and administrators. The XML is easily editable with a
standard text or XML editor.
Really Simple Syndication (RSS)
The IntelliBox supports Really Simple Syndication (RSS), a rapidly emerging technology
for streaming and managing on-line content. The IntelliBox queries and gathers data from
the attached devices and makes it available through RSS feeds. The feed is then read
(polled) by an RSS aggregator. More powerful than simple email alerts, RSS uses XML
as an underlying web page transport and adds intelligence to the networked device while
not taxing already overloaded email systems.
Enterprise-Grade Security
Without the need to disable any features or functionality, the Evolution OS™ provides the
IntelliBox the highest level of security possible. This data center-grade protection ensures
that each device on the M2M network carries the same level of security as traditional IT
networking equipment in the corporate data center.
With built-in SSH and SSL, secure communications can be established between the
IntelliBox serial ports and the remote end device or application. By protecting the privacy
of serial data being transmitted across public networks, users can maintain their existing
investment in serial technology, while taking advantage of the highest data-protection
levels possible.
With SSH and SSL, IntelliBox can:
Verify the data received came from the proper source
Validate that the data transferred from the source over the network has not changed
when it arrives at its destination (shared secret and hashing)
Encrypt data to protect it from prying eyes and nefarious individuals
Provide the ability to run popular M2M protocols over a secure SSH connection
In addition to keeping data safe and accessible, the IntelliBox has robust defenses to
hostile Internet attacks, such as denial of service (DoS), which can take down the
network. Moreover, the IntelliBox cannot bring down other devices on the network.