Originally, the first terminal servers were devices providing a connection between a so-called "green screen" dumb terminal and a host computer via an Ethernet. Digital Equipment Corporation's Decserver 100 (1985), 200 (1986) and 300 (1992) are early examples of this technology. (An earlier version of this product, known as the DECSA Terminal Server was actually a test-bed or proof-of-concept for using the LAT protocol in commercial production networks.) Digital's later DECserver 700 and 900 no longer shared with their earlier devices the need to download their software from a 'load host' (usually a Digital VAX or Alpha) using Digital's proprietary MOP protocol. In fact, these later terminal server products now also included Flash memory and full support for TCP/ip's TELNET protocol. Many companies jumped into the frey during the late 1980's (such as Emulex, Able Communications, Chase Research now Perle Systems and Xyplex Corp. Now MRV Communications) and began supplying terminal servers whose software could was fully compatible with LAT and TELNET and was supplied either from on-board flash memory or from a floppy disc held in a drive in the terminal server.

Fast forward to 2006, these serial device servers are much more than a serial terminal server they are now capable of remote console management, provides a secure console server session, remote power management, out of band management, SNMP network management, Web Based Management, Console, alarm, sensor and power (CASP), Sun Break compatible, Serial to IP conversion, NEBS Level 3 compliant, and building these “console servers” for industrial applications  just to name few.

With all these tools available to the Network Administrator, they are now capable of remotely manage serial devices over  IP networks and Minimize downtime and lower operations costs, access and acquire data from virtually anywhere, grant flexible access without compromising security, automated and guided processes to save time and money, prevents inadvertent shutdowns of Sun Servers, simultaneous multiple user access with individual rights, and most importantly Secure, guaranteed access, and a single solution for all remote management needs

With all of this in mind, we at SI Services has provided a single source for all your Console Server and Terminal Server requirements that includes a global sales team with offices in Canada and the US, downloadable  product manuals,  white papers, technical support knowledge base and coming soon a terminal server / console server forum for industry professionals like your self can communicate with your peers and provide each other tips with these new breed of serial device servers.

Call one of our SI Services Serial Device server specialist to discuss your application at 1-800-922-7797.