NetReach™ Model APS-8M

Intelligent Serial Port Management Switch
With Internal Modem

Applications:

• Out-of-Band Remote Network Management
• Remote Site RS-232 Port Switching
• Local or Remote Console/AUX Port Switching
• Share a Modem Line at Remote Sites
• Access RS-232 Control Ports from a Single Terminal

Features:

• 19" Rack Mounted
• DB-9M DTE (COM Port) Interface
• Password Protection on Every Port
• 33.6K V.34 Internal Modem
• Any-to-Any Port Switching
• 32K Data Collection Buffer on Each Port
• Data Rate/Speed Conversion (300 to 115K)
• No Software Required (VT100-Type Terminal Controlled)
• Menu-Driven Set Up and Control Commands
• View APS-8M Port Status Screen
• View APS-8M Port Configuration Screen
• View APS-8M Help Screen
• Technical Specifications

The APS-8M high speed Asynchronous Port Switch provides a convenient means of connecting multiple RS-232 devices for on-site and/or dial-up remote communications. High data throughput, a built-in 33.6K V.34 internal modem, and full modem and data flow control all add up to make the APS the perfect data switch for today's high speed communications applications.

Versatile Configuration Options
Each APS-8M RS-232 port can be individually accessed by port number or user-defined port name for easy port selection. Ports are individually configured for data rate, parity and flow control, and each individual port can also be password protected. APS-8M RS-232 ports can be configured to one of three different operating modes: Modem Mode, Any-to-Any Mode or Buffer Mode.

Modem Mode
The Modem Mode is used to manage and configure the APS-8M's internal modem, and also allows any other APS-8M RS-232 port to be easily connected to additional external modems. The APS-8M also supports all hardware control lines that are typically required by high speed modems. Ports set in Modem Mode are password protected, and in the event of a line disconnect or lock-up, APS-8M ports also have the ability to reset the internal modem and connected external modems using a data time-out.

Any-to-Any Mode
The Any-to-Any Mode employs the APS-8M's full matrix capability to connect to any other free port on the switch. APS-8M ports with supervisor rights can be used to easily connect any other two APS-8M ports, without the need to select matching communications parameters for the two ports. The Any-to-Any mode is specifically designed for situations where the user needs to connect a modem, terminal server or local PC to a number of other asynchronous control ports.

General Specifications:

• RS-232 Interface:  Seven (7) RS-232 DB-9M Connectors (Pinned as PC COM Ports)
  View RS-232 Signal Assignments & Pin-Out
• Internal Modem Port:  One (1) Internal Modem Port, RJ11, 33.6K, V.34.
• Data Rates:  300 to 115,200 bps (Standard Rates)
• Signals Supported:  TXD, RXD, CTS, RTS, DCD, DTR
• Flow Control:  RTS/CTS, Xon/Xoff, Both
• Modem Control:  User Defined Password, Initialization and Hang-Up Strings.
• Size:  1.7"H x 17.15"W x 6.8"D (One Rack Unit)
• Weight:  8 lbs. Shipping Weight
• Power:  115/230 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 15 Watts
• Detailed Technical Specifications

WTI Part Numbers:

• APS-8M:  115/230V AC, Intelligent Serial Port Management Switch with Internal Modem
• NC-925-6N:  9-Pin to 25-Pin Null Modem Cable 6ft. (APS to 25-Pin UNIX Console)
• NC-9F9F:  9-Pin to 9-Pin Null Modem Cable 6ft. (PC/COM Port to APS)