Hyperion: Advanced Serial Server Software for Windows
Overview:
A serial port server, also called a serial server or port redirector, is a device that transfers data between a computer serial port (COM port) and an Ethernet local area network (LAN). This makes it possible to use Ethernet in place of serial cables, minimizing workstation clutter and also allowing serial devices to be placed far away from the computers with which they are used.
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Serial port servers can be used with all types of serial devices and peripherals. Examples include printers, scanners, data collection terminals, display devices, modems, automation equipment, security/alarm systems, and climate-control systems. Most serial port servers provide for multiple serial devices to be connected to a single serial port. Serial port servers are available for hard-wired or wireless Ethernet LANs. Some serial port servers can also function across Internet Protocol (IP) wide-area networks (WANs), making it possible to access distant serial devices as if they were directly connected to the COM port of a personal computer or network server. The latter kind of serial port server is sometimes called an Ethernet modem.
Program Description
Hyperion for Windows is a multi port serial server software for Ethernet LAN/WAN's. It allows access to "remote" serial ports of any LAN connected workstation via telnet or a port-redirector software. Hyperion also connects any two async serial devices through a LAN, even via routers, when used in client-server mode. Used as multiport device server, this versatile product can also be used to network enable up to 16 serial devices
Hyperion for Windows can be used to add network connectivity to serial devices. Hyperion serial server mode offer up to 16 RS232 serial ports to connect a variety of serial devices including medical devices, retail and point-of-sale terminals, and industrial or business automation equipment. Hyperion is often used with serial devices such as remote data collection terminals, building automation equipment, UPS's, bar code scanners, or climate control devices. It is generally used to connect serial management ports directly to an Ethernet network for "in-band" control of "out-of-band" devices
With familiar tools like Telnet, system administrators can use the custom defined Ethernet port for in-band management of these devices over the network. A modem can be connected for out-of-band remote dial-up access even when the network is down. IT professionals can reduce costly downtime any save money by remotely accessing and troubleshooting equipment from anywhere.
Hyperion supports serial interface speeds up to 230 Kbps. Full flow controls (RTS/CTS) and Xon/Xoff are supported.
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Highlights:
- Nailed-Up Client/Server
- Telnet Server mode (any port) (or Raw TCP/IP sockets)
- Telnet Client mode (any port)
- Serial speeds from 300 bps to 256000 bps
- Works through any TCP/IP link... satellite, ISP, routers, wireless, broadband, etc
Indicators
- TCP Send/Recv
- RS232 Send/Recv
Serial Ports:
- Up to 16 RS232 Serial Comm Ports
Common Applications
- Access Switches
- Applications which only connect through a COM port
- ATM access
- Bar code scanners
- Climate control devices
- Data Acquisition
- DCB Multiplexers
- Factory Floor Automation
- Medical Devices
- Multi-point data collection
- PBX managment
- Process Control
- Scanning Devices
- Security Systems
- Serial-to-Ethernet Service
- Terminal and Print Servers
- So Many More Applications
Supported Operating Systems:
All popular versions of Windows (both Server and Workstation versions) are supported on both the server and client ends:
- Windows 2003
- Windows XP
- Windows 2000
- Windows NT4
- Windows ME
- Windows 98
- Windows Terminal Services
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