Serial over IP - Connecting Legacy Equipment to Modern Networks
Serial-over-IP, also referred to as network serial devices, enables traditional RS-232 serial communication to be seamlessly integrated into your network-based IT infrastructure. This allows you to modernize and remotely control a wide range of serial devices, such as barcode scanners, POS terminals, CNC controllers, PLCs, sensors, weighing scales, digital signage boards, and much more. It opens up remote control, centralized data collection, and virtualization of serial ports across your entire company network.
Here are key advantages of using network serial devices:
- Legacy integration - Extend the life of existing serial-only equipment by bringing it onto your network.
- Remote accessibility - Manage and monitor serial devices from anywhere on your network.
- Simplified cabling & deployment - Consolidate ports or expand efficiently using PoE-capable devices.
- Protocol flexibility - Supports TELNET, UDP, TCP client/server as well as virtualized local COM ports for a wide array of possibilities.
StarTech.com’s new Serial over IP family of product includes four models, all built around a unified interface (Device Server Management for Windows + Web UI for cross-platform setup) and sharing the same core features:
- 10/100 Mbps Auto-MDIX Ethernet.
- Serial support up to 921.6 kbps, with configurable data/parity/flow control.
- TELNET, TCP and UDP for flexible usage types or for bridging over a network.
- Full-metal housing, DIN-rail and wall-mountable, with Level-4 ESD protection.
Which one to choose?
Here is a breakdown of our four core models:
Product ID Ports Power I13-SERIAL-ETHERNET 1 A/C I13P-SERIAL-ETHERNET 1 A/C and PoE I23-SERIAL-ETHERNET 2 A/C I43-SERIAL-ETHERNET 4 A/C
Whether you’re connecting a single legacy device or managing a wide array of serial endpoints, our Serial over IP devices offer flexible solutions with robust network protocols, high data rates and convenient mounting options.