IP-Tube SER RS232
IP•Tube RS232 SER

RS232 Circuit Extension Over Ethernet, HDLC Over IP

• Dual LAN Interfaces
• Assured Delivery Protocol
• RS232 Over IP Protocol
• Service Quality Packet Prioritizing

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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

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

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

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

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IP•Tube SER RS232

Flexible Serial Data Extensions over Packet Switch Networks

IP•Tube SER RS232

RS232 Circuit Extension Over Ethernet, HDLC Over IP

- Dual LAN Interfaces -
- Assured Delivery Protocol -
- RS232 Over IP Protocol -
- Service Quality Packet Prioritizing -

Product Image

SIZE

9" (L) x 7.3” (W) x 1.50” (H)

Overview

The IPTube SER RS232 converts RS232 serial data connections into IP packets, 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 encapsulated into IP packets. This facilitates the interconnection of Serial Data over IP between Serial Bulk Encryptors (KIV7/OMNI), Data Terminals, Data Acquisition Systems, WAN Routers and Bridges, SCADA RTUs....

Layer 1 with Isochronous Support

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 alignment. A configured number of incoming packets are buffered in order to compensate for the packet delivery jitter introduced by the network. The size of the Tube bit buffer is configurable to accommodate the peak amount of jitter.

Asynchronous 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 or proprietary Data Links, are transported within IP packets as HDLC over IP. The Serial to Packet conversion only occurs when HDLC frames are active.

IP•Tube SER RS232 Standard Features

Dual LAN Interfaces

All IPTube SER RS232 models ship with dual 10/100BaseT Ethernet LAN ports.

The dual Ethernet interfaces provide for:

  • Management interface on LAN port 2 when LAN port 1 is 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 IPTube 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

Flexible Synchronous Serial Data Extension Over IP

The IPTube SER RS232, whose synchronous serial interface is configurable as DCE or a DTE, facilitates the transport of bulk data across a combination of IP and WAN infrastructures. The IP•Tube SER RS232's flexibility supports internetworking across varied LAN/WAN/MAN/Satellite networks. The size and frequency of the IP packets can be set with data bit rates from 2.4 Kilobits per second to 250 Kilobits per second. Latency minimization is accomplished with multidimensional adaptive clock configurations.

WAN Data Over IP

The IPTube SER RS232 provides a transparent bandwidth regulated IP Tunnel for interconnecting remote Networks. With the IPTube SER RS232 WAN security provisioning, such as firewalling, is maintained. 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 IPTube SER RS232 IP Tunnel can also be utilized as a secondary path for fault tolerant mission critical applications.

Service Quality Packet Prioritizing

The IPTube SER RS232 uses the Type of Service byte in the IP packets to prioritize the encapsulated data. The setting of the TOS byte can be used to ensure that the data from the IPTube SER is ensured high priority.

Management

Management of the IPTube SER RS232 is accomplished with a Command Line Interface that is accessed through a Console or Telnet connection. Templates of the most common configuration provide for an Edit and Paste configuration. SNMP MIB I and II support is a standard feature.

Dual LAN Interfaces

All IPTube SER RS232 models ship with dual 10/100BaseT Ethernet LAN ports. The dual Ethernet interfaces provide for:

  • Management interface on LAN port 2 when LAN port 1 is connected to a VPN tunnel
  • The LAN ports can be configured to support connectionsover 2 opposite ADSL links
  • Protector Option for Redundant Packet Path connections with Constant or Switch Over Criteria

VPN Network Management

The IPTube SER RS232's second 10/100BaseT Ethernet interface provides a management port when interconnecting the IPTube SER RS232 through a Virtual Private Network. Each LAN interface of the IPTube SER RS232 features independent IP network configurations

Protector Option

The protector option utilizes the second LAN interface as 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

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

The "Purpose Built" Engage IPTube SER RS232 encapsulates 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.

Packetized Synchronous Serial Data & HDLCoIP Diagram

Flexible RS232 Serial Data Extensions over IP

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

WAN Data Over IP

IPTube SER RS232 provides a transparent bandwidth regulated IP Tunnel for 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 IPTube SER RS232's IP Tunnel can also be utilized as a secondary path for fault tolerant mission critical applications.

Specifications

LAN Network Interface
  • Two 10/100BaseT Full/Half Ethernet
LAN Network Protocols Supported
  • IP, TCP, UDP, ICMP, Telnet, DHCP, DDNS, SSH
RS232 Interfaces
  • 1-4 Sync / HDLC / Async, DCE / DTE RS232: 1 to 2 DB25M; DB60F connector supports 1 to 2 RS232s with DB25M adaptor cables
  • DTR Controllable Transmission
  • CD Reception Indicator
RS232 Interface Clocking
  • Synchronous : 75 to 256 Kilobits per seconds
RS232 Interface Control Signal Extension
  • Full On Emulation of DCE to DTE control signals: DTR; DSR; RST; CTS
RS232 Over IP Protocol
  • TDM Over IP
  • Circuit Extension Services Over IP
  • HDLC Over IP
WAN Network Protocols Supported
  • HDLC, SDLC, PPP, Frame Relay 
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
  • Telnet support with Edit and Paste Template Files
  • Console Port for Out of Band Management
  • SNMP Public and Private MIB support with configured traps
Quality of Service Support
  • IP Type of Service (TOS) CLI configurable
  • IANA Registered UDP Port 3175
  • 802.1p/q mac level prioritization
TFTP Online Upgrade Capable (FLASH ROMs)
  • IPTube is fully operational during upgrade
Dimensions
  • Dimensions: 9" (L) x 7.3” (W) x 1.50” (H)
Environmental
  • 0° to 132° F (-10° to 50°C ) operating temperature
  • Up to 90% operating humidity (non-condensing)
  • Optional Extended Temperature Range available
Power
  • 12-30 VDC, 1.0A.
  • Screw Locking Connector 
  • Universal Adapter 100/240 VAC 50/60 Hz
  • Optional -48V 0.25 Amp
  • Hot Standby

Ordering Information

Chassis Slot Card: IP-Tube RS232 SER

Rack Mount & Power Supply Options:

BlackGate RS232 Rear
BlackGate RS232 Rear

Part No.

Description

040-2232-0x*

IP•Tube SER RS232 *Note: x = Number of specified RS232 Ports enables (1 to 4)

CH-040-2232-0x*

Chassis Slot Card: IP•Tube SER RS232 *Note: x = Number of specified RS232 Ports enables (1 to 4)

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

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