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594E Controllers

The Perle 594e Network Controller is the best choice to migrate remote AS/400 (iSeries) users from SNA to IP-networking. It supports up to 168 Twinax devices, IP desktops, and even dial-in users. This integrated platform is the ideal solution to extend your AS/400 resources over any IP network (including the Internet) to all your remote branch offices.

Migrating to a Single Protocol Network

The Perle 594e uses MPTN (Multi-protocol Transport Networking) to convert SNA 5250 data streams into IP packets for transfer across an IP network. This is more efficient than IP tunneling, provides greater reliability and is easier to manage than DLSw (Data Link Switching). MPTN also ensures that all applications (display and/or printer) are 100% supported over an IP network. The Perle 594e allows AS/400 users to move to a single network protocol (IP) while retaining valuable Twinax devices at remote sites.

IP Routing & VPN Features

With its optional integrated IP routing feature, the Perle 594e gives AS/400 users the ability to move IP traffic from IP-based devices across the corporate WAN, eliminating the need for routers at remote sites. The Perle 594e is the only solution that offers Virtual Private Networking (VPN) support to give users the ability to securely connect AS/400 branch offices over the Internet using IPSec (IP Security). IPSec is supported by all major networking providers as today’s industry standard for creating VPNs.

Comprehensive Management

Perle’s PC Utility program makes it easy to manage all the Perle 594 Network Controllers in your network from any PC located on the network. Software upgrades can be easily distributed using this utility.

Features and Benefits

• TCP/IP networking gives SNA support without the high cost of setting up and maintaining a multiprotocol wide area network (WAN)
• Virtual Private Network (VPN) capabilities for secure, low cost networking over the Internet.
• IP Routing Feature routes traffic from IP devices at remote sites onto the corporate WAN, eliminating the need for external routers or FRADs
• Fast Ethernet (10/100 Mbps) allows users to connect at 10 Mbps today and seamlessly migrate to 100 Mbps, without additional cost or administrative problems
• Multi-session/multi-host support provides convenient and costeffective access to multiple hosts simultaneously from a Twinax terminal, with no APPN overhead
• Software Download feature allows for efficient distribution and maintenance of all upgrades from one central location
• 100% IBM 5494 compatible
• Lifetime warranty for security and peace of mind

Class Leading Service and Support

The Perle 594e is backed by the best service and support in the industry including Perle’s unique lifetime warranty