NPort® 5430 device servers can conveniently and transparently connect up to four serial devices to an Ethernet, allowing you to network your existing serial devices with only basic configuration. Data transmission between the serial and Ethernet interfaces is bi-directional. By using NPort® device servers, you not only protect your current hardware investment, but also allow for future network expansion. You can both centralize the management of your serial devices, and distribute management hosts over the network.

NPort® 5430 device servers can be used to connect different devices for remote data polling, event handling, or data multicasting over a TCP/IP network. Each serial port on the NPort® 5430 operates independently to provide maximum versatility. For example, port 1 can operate in Driver mode, port 2 in TCP Server mode, and ports 3 and 4 in TCP Client mode.

FEATURES:

• Easy IP address configuration with LCD panel
• 10/100M auto-sensing Ethernet
• 4 serial ports, with support for RS-422 and RS-485
• Built-in 15 KV ESD surge protection for all serial signals
• Supports TCP Server, TCP Client, UDP, and Real COM Modes
• Choice of configuration methods: Web console, Telnet console, and Windows utility
• Supports SNMP MIB-II for network management
• 2 KV isolation protection for NPort® 5430I