EtherLite®

Connect serial ports to TCP/IP

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RealPort® with encryption provides SSL-based protection
Multiplexes all serial ports into a single TCP/IP session
Basic, low-cost serial servers
Network serial concentrators with 2, 8, 16 or 32 ports
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The EtherLite family of network serial concentrators adds serial ports to an Ethernet network, eliminating the installation of serial adapters inside servers. It offers easy installation and network efficiency and control at a low price per port. Available in two- to 32-port models, the EtherLite can be used in numerous applications including retail/POS, process control, data collection and console management of clusters, routers, hubs, switches, PBXs and other networking devices with console ports.

A single TCP/IP session services the traffi c from all ports, unlike the conventional one-session-per-port method. This means less overhead at the host and less traffi c on the Ethernet. With Digi’s patented RealPort® drivers, the EtherLite ports appear as local TTY ports under UNIX® and as native COM ports under Microsoft® Windows®. These locally administered ports allow full control of serial ports.

Available in two- to 32-port models, the EtherLite can be used in numerous applications including retail/POS, process control, data collection and console management of clusters, routers, hubs, switches, PBXs and other networking devices with console ports.

	North America:	International:
EtherLite 2 - 2-port RS-232 RJ-45 terminal server View details	70001430 Service agreement	70001531	Contact Us
EtherLite 80 - 8-port RS-232 RJ-45 terminal server View details	70001767 Service agreement	70001768	Contact Us
EtherLite 162 - 16-port RS-232/RS-422 RJ-45 terminal server View details	70001428 Service agreement	70001529	Contact Us

	North America:	International:
EtherLite 2 - 2-port RS-232 RJ-45 terminal server View details	70001430 Service agreement	70001531	Contact Us
EtherLite 80 - 8-port RS-232 RJ-45 terminal server View details	70001767 Service agreement	70001768	Contact Us
EtherLite 160 - 16-port RS-232 RJ-45 terminal server View details	70001427 Service agreement	70001528	Contact Us
EtherLite 162 - 16-port RS-232/RS-422 RJ-45 terminal server View details	70001428 Service agreement	70001529	Contact Us
EtherLite 32 - 32-port RS-232 RJ-45 terminal server with rack kit View details	70001429 Service agreement	70001533	Contact Us

Specifications	EtherLite® 2	EtherLite® 80	EtherLite® 160 EtherLite 162	EtherLite® 32
Features
Management	DHCP
Software	Device-initiated patented RealPort® COM port redirector
Status LEDs	Link, Power
Dimensions (L x W x D)	6.3 in x 1.2 in x 3.8 in (16.0 cm x 2.9 cm x 9.5 cm)	11.5 in x 1.2 in x 5.4 in (29.3 cm x 2.9 cm x 13.8 cm)		15.1 in x 1.8 in x 7.6 in (38.4 cm x 4.5 cm x 19.2 cm)
Weight	0.5 lb (0.2 kg)	3.1 lb (1.4 kg)		5.8 lb (2.6 kg)
Operating Systems	AIX, HP-UX, Linux®, SCO® OpenServer™ 5, SCO® OpenServer™ 6, Solaris™ Intel, Solaris™ SPARC, Windows® XP, Windows Server® 2003, Windows Server® 2008, Windows Vista®
Other	Multiplexes all serial ports into a single TCP/IP session, minimizing Ethernet traffic; Auto-detection of either 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps Ethernet (EtherLite 80, 160 and 162 models); Field upgradeable; Supports DHCP for easy IP address configuration
Interfaces
Serial
Ports	2 RS-232	8 RS-232	16 RS-232 (RS-232/422 switchable model options)	32 RS-232
Connectors	RS-232, RJ-45F with built-in transient voltage suppression
Throughput	Up to 115 Kbps on all ports simulataneously			Supports up to 115 Kbps on all ports, but not simulataneously
Signal Support	TXD, RXD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR and DCD
Ethernet
Ports	10 Mbps 10Base-T; Full or Half duplex	10/100 Mbps 10/100Base T; Full or Half duplex		10 Mbps 10Base-T; Full or Half duplex
Processor & Memory
CPU	40 MHz 80C186 embedded microcontroller
SRAM	512 K at zero wait states
EPROM	128 K flash at zero wait states
Power Requirements
Power Input	External, 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz	External, 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz	AC models: External, 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz DC model: Internal, 36-72 VDC	Internal, 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption	15 W typical, 20 W max			20 W typical, 25 W max
Environmental
Operating Temperature	10° C to 40° C (50° F to 104° F)
Relative Humidity	5% to 90% (non-condensing)
Ethernet Isolation	1500 VAC min per IEEE802.3/ANSI X3.263
Serial Port Protection (ESD)	+15 kV human body model
Approvals
Safety	UL 1950; EN 60950
Emissions/Immunity	FCC Class A; EN55022; Class A or B; EN55024; EN61000-3-2,3; EN50082-1,2