BlackTube RS232 SER
Black•Tube RS232 SER

Secure RS232 Circuit Extension Over Ethernet

• Encrypted RS232 Over IP
• Dual LAN Interfaces
• Assured Delivery Protocol

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SIZE
9" (L) x 7.3” (W) x 1.5” (H)
Rack Mount and Power Options
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Rack Mount and Power Supply Options

IP Tube CEP RS530 Front
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Slot-Card Version

Serial 4 Port Back Panel VDC
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Rear Panel: 4-Port with 12/30 VDC Adapter Power (option)

Serial 2 Port Back Panel VDC
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Rear Panel: 2-Port with 12/30 VDC Adapter Power (option)

Serial 2 Port Back Panel -48
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Rear Panel: 2-Port with Negative 48VDC Adapter Power (option)

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Black•Tube SER RS232

Secure RS232 Circuit Extension Over Ethernet

Black•Tube SER RS232

Secure RS232 Circuit Extension Over Ethernet

- Encrypted RS232 Over IP -
- Dual LAN Interfaces -
- Assured Delivery Protocol -

Product Image

SIZE

9" (L) x 7.3” (W) x 1.50” (H)

Overview

Flexible Encrypted Serial Data Extensions over IP Packet or MPLS Networks

The BlackTube SER RS232 converts RS232 serial data connections into AES encrypted IP packets, securely extending the serial data over very cost effective Ethernet or MPLS based LAN/WAN/MAN wired and wireless networks. Synchronous, Asynchronous, Isochronous or HDLC serial data is encrypted then encapsulated into IP packets. This facilitates the packet interconnection of Serial: Bulk Encryptors (KIV7/OMNI), Data Terminals, Data Acquisition, SCADA RTUs....

Encrypted Serial over IP

Integrating encryption into the Engage's serial to packet converter means serial control and monitoring traffic is never “in the clear” on the packet network. Additionally, since encryption is done at the source prior to transport over the primary or redundant packet networks, the expensive and complexity of external in line Encryptors is eliminated.

Layer 1 with Isochronous

In Layer 1 operating mode every bit is encapsulated into an IP packet. The size and frequency of the IP packets can be set with data bit rates from 75 bits to 256 kilobits per second. Isochronous serial protocols, such as Conitel, are transported synchronously to maintain message timing alignment. A configured number of incoming packets are buffered in order to compensate for the peak packet delivery jitter introduced by the network.

Asynchronus over IP

Asynchronous characters from the RS232 interface with 5 to 8 data bits, baud rates from 1.2 to 38.4 kilobits, 1 or 2 stop bits that are with or without parity are efficiently encapsulated into IP packets. The encapsulation supports block mode transfers to minimize the bandwidth required. Additionally the latency is controlled by setting the Tube Bytes per packet.

HDLC over IP

In Layer 2 operating mode HDLC Data frames, such as those used by Wide Area Networking protocols PPP and Frame Relay, are transported within IP packets as HDLC over IP. The Serial to Packet conversion only occurs when HDLC frames are active.

Black•Tube SER RS232 Standard Features

Dual LAN Interfaces

All BlackSER RS232 models ship with two 10/100BaseT Ethernet LAN ports. The two Ethernet interfaces provide for:
  • Management interface on LAN port 2 when LAN port 1is connected to a VPN tunnel
  • Protector Option for Redundant Packet Path connections with Constant or Switch Over Criteria

Assured Delivery Protocol

In order to assure high quality communications over links with intermittent or noisy performance, such as Wireless, the Black•SER RS232 employs Engage’s robust Assured Delivery Protocol with the following benefits:
• Packet out of sequence detection and re-sequencing
• Duplicate skipping
• Lost packet retransmissions with configured delay

Black•Tube SER RS232 Optional Features

Protector Option -PRO

The protector option utilizes the second LAN interfaceas a redundant path for the interconnection of the IP encapsulated SER RS232 data. The extension of the SER RS232 has a fault tolerant link that is configured to always on, or with switch over criteria.

Serial Redundancy Option -Y

The Serial Redundancy option is used to switch the RS232 connection to a secondary IPTube in the case of a network or equipment failure maximizing network availability by providing complete hardware redundancy for mission critical applications.

Applications

Black•Tube SER RS232 for Encrypted Serial Data Over IP/Ethernet Connections

The "Purpose Built" Engage BlackTube SER RS232 encapsulates and encrypts synchronous or HDLC serial data from Data Terminal or Data Communication Equipment such as Bulk Encryptors (KIV7/OMNI), Terminal Servers, Modems, Video Codecs, WAN Routers into IP packets. The IP connection provides for the transparent interconnection of Data Terminal/Communication Equipment via LANs, WANs, MANs, Satellite and Wireless Ethernet. The size and frequency of the IP packets can be set to bit rates from 2.4 Kilobits per second to 250 Kilobits per second with N times 2.4K, 56K and 64K clocking.

Flexible RS232 Serial Data Extensions over IP

BlackTube SER RS232 facilitates the transport of bulk data across a combination of IP and TDM WAN infrastructures. The BlackTube SER RS232 are deployed flexibly to support internetworking across varied LAN/WAN/MAN networks.

WAN Data Over IP

BlackTube SER RS232 provides a transparent bandwidth regulated IP Tunnel for securely interconnecting remote Networks. WAN Protocols, such as PPP and Frame Relay, that utilize HDLC framing are encapsulated with HDLC Over IP. Broadband Service providers are able to transport Enterprise Wide Area Network connections with inband management of the Committed Information Rates. The BlackTube SER RS232's IP Tunnel can also be utilized as a secondary path for fault tolerant mission critical applications.

Specifications

LAN Network Interface
  • Two 10/100 Base T 
LAN Network Protocols Supported
  • IP, TCP, UDP, ICMP, Telnet, DHCP, DDNS, SSH
RS232 Interfaces
  • 1-3 DCE/DTE RS232: 2 DB25F Connectors; 1 DB60F connector: Requires an adaptor cable- DB60M to DB25M 
RS232 Interface Clocking
  • Synchronous: 75 bits to 256 kilobits per seconds

  • Asynchronous, Isochronous : 75 / 300 / 600 bits per second
    1.2 / 2.4 / 4.8 / 9.6 / 19.2 / 38.4 Kilobits per second 

RS232 Interface Control Signal Extension
  • Comprehensive DTR/DSR/RTS/CTS/DCD State Processing and Extension
  • DTR & RTS Enveloped Transmission 
  • CD Reception
RS232 Over IP Protocol
  • Serial Over IP 
  • Circuit Extension Services Over IP 
  • HDLC Over IP 
Protocols Supported
  • HDLC, SDLC, PPP, Frame Relay
  • Conitel, Modbus, DNP, BTAC, GTAC 
Power
  • 12-30 VDC, 7 Watts. 
  • Universal Adapter 100/240 VAC 50/60 Hz
  • Optional -48V 
  • Hot Standby 
  • Screw Locking Connectors
Encryption Algorithm
  •  AES 256-bit 

  • Fully Automatic key management 

Quality of Service Support
  • IP Type of Service (TOS) CLI configured 
  • IANA Registered UDP Port 3175
  • 802.1p/q mac level prioritization 
Regulatory
  • CE 
  • Safety -IEC60950 
  • EMC - CFR 47 Part 15 Sub Part B:2002, EN55022: 1994 + A1 & A2, EN55024, ICES-003 1997, CISPR 22 Level A 
Management
  • Secure Socket Shell - SSH V2 
  • Telnet with Edit and Paste Template Files
  • Console Port for Out of Band Management
  • SNMP Public and Private MIB support with configured traps 
Dimensions
  • Dimensions: 9" (L) x 7.3” (W) x 1.50” (H) 
Environmental
  • -10° to 50°C operating temperature 
  • 90% humidity (non-condensing)
  • Optional Extended Temperature Range available 

Ordering Information

Chassis Slot Card: Black•Tube SER RS232

Rack Mount & Power Supply Options:

BlackGate RS232 Rear
BlackGate RS232 Rear

Part No.

Description

007-2232-0x*

Black•Tube SER RS232, *Note: x = Number of specified RS232 ports enabled (1 to 3)

CH-007-2232-0x*

Chassis Slot Card: Black•Tube SER RS232, *Note: x = Number of specified RS232 ports enabled (1 to 3)

Optional Features

Optional Features

Y

Serial Redundancy, Complete hardware redundancy

PRO

Protector Option, Fault Tolerant Network Interconnect. The protector option utilizes the second LAN interface as a redundant path for the interconnection of the IP encapsulated data. The extension of the IP-Tube has a fault tolerant link that is configured to always on, or with switch over criteria.  Learn more.

Power Supply Options

Power Supply Options

094-2418

90-220 VAC Universal International/Domestic Adapter

094-2418-R

DUAL REDUNDANT, 90-220 VAC Adapter

094-N48V

Internal Power Module, -48 VDC Screw Terminals

094-N48V-02

DUAL REDUNDANT, -48 VDC Screw Terminals

094-1500

WIREDC Option, +24 VDC Screw Terminals

094-WIREDC-R

DUAL REDUNDANT, +24VDC

Rack Mount Options

Rack Mount Option

095-1000

Rack Mount Kit - for single 7" products (Fits both 19" and 23" racks)

095-2000

2 unit 19" x 1RU Rack Mount Kit for 7" products

094-WIREDC-R

DUAL REDUNDANT, +24VDC

095-3000-RTANG

Right Angle Wall Mount Bracket Kit

So What's Next?

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