Communicate over a TCP/IP Ethernet with any number of serial devices that do not have built-in network ports.

In the near future, "everything is networked" will be the norm, and Moxa's NPort Server Family, a revolutionary line of standalone multiport serial device servers, is making that vision a reality. NPort device servers are designed to act as a bridge between the serial and Ethernet interfaces, and the serial-to-Ethernet connectivity they provide is just what's needed to make the numerous legacy serial devices that do not have a built-in Ethernet port network-ready.

This is what NPort device servers deliver...

Network-Enabled Solution:
Bringing serial devices to the Ethernet and Internet
NPort device server models are available with 1, 2, 4, 8, or 16 serial ports, and one 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port. MOXA provides models that support just RS-232, just RS-422 and RS-485, or all three serial interfaces—RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485. This allows Windows and PC-based Linux hosts to control any number of distributed RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 serial devices over a TCP/IP network. At any instant, and at many locations around the world, there are numerous medical instruments, laboratory instruments, terminals, modems, sensors, and industrial equipment operating safely and normally with the help of a MOXA NPort device server.
NPort device servers are used most often with the NPort Real COM/TTY driver operation mode. This dedicated port redirect driver gives Windows and Linux hosts "transparent access" to the ports on an NPort device server. This means that as far as your PC's operating system is concerned, an NPort serial port is just another COM port (for Windows systems) or TTY port (for Linux systems).
Thin Server Solution:
Cutting PC investment with standalone servers

Unlike traditional multi-port serial boards, which use a PC's ISA or PCI slots, the standalone NPort device servers operate independently on a LAN (Local Area Network). NPort device servers do not occupy the PC host's limited number of ISA or PCI slots, and there is no need to invest in additional PCs for adding serial devices, or to upgrade a PC to improve performance. When expanding your system, adding more serial devices is easy. Simply connect your NPort device server to the LAN, plug your serial devices into NPort's serial ports, and then spend a few minutes to configure the NPort device server and attached serial devices. Compared to installing serial boards, this "LAN + NPort device server + convenient configuration" schema saves tremendous time and effort, since there's no need to dismantle the PC host, install the serial board, and then struggle with hardware conflicts.

Distributed and Scalable Solution:
Greatest layout flexibility and port scalability for distributed and scalable applications

For businesses that are continually growing, a TCP/IP network is a cost-effective, distributed data communication solution, particularly when layout flexibility and port scalability are required. Serial devices attached to an NPort device server can be placed anywhere on a TCP/IP network and linked seamlessly to Windows or PC-based Linux hosts. One Windows host, for example, can control up to 256 real COM ports that can be tailored specifically to the needs of your growing business. There is no limit to the number of NPort device servers that can be added to your Ethernet/Internet environment, and the device server solution allows you to control serial devices located on different floors of the same building, in different buildings, or even in different cities or countries.

Instant Solution:
Move your serial devices to the Ethernet without changing application software
NPort device servers let you turn your traditional serial connections into TCP/IP Ethernet connections—instantly and seamlessly. Thanks to Moxa's Real COM and TTY drivers, you can use application software that was developed for COM ports and serial boards, but enjoy the flexibility and benefits of a network connection. However, NPort device servers also provide more advanced configuration options. Users with the requisite programming background can take advantage of NPort's socket programming operation modes to set up TCP Server, TCP Client, or UDP data transmission applications.

Easy-to-Use Solution:
Quick installation, easy administration, convenient maintenance
Starting with your first installation, NPort Manager and NPort's installation wizard guide you through each installation and configuration step. NPort's user-friendly Windows interface makes you an expert at controlling connected serial devices, even if you're just a novice. In addition, NPort Manager provides comprehensive utility tools, such as Monitor, Diagnostics, Data Scope, and Performance Analyzer, which greatly increase your effectiveness as an NPort Server administrator.
Least Downtime Solution:
Hot-swap and port-sharing capabilities minimize system downtime
When adding or replacing an NPort device server, there is no need to disassemble the PC host and suspend all host services. Hot-swappability not only simplifies maintenance procedures, but also improves your ability to react quickly when your system experiences problems, allowing you to minimize the potential impact such problems can have on overall productivity. In addition, different hosts can access the same serial port. This port-sharing feature is perfect for designing redundancy into your system. NPort device servers effectively minimize system downtime, and significantly cut maintenance costs.
Professional Development Solution:
MOXA PComm Pro

MOXA PComm Pro, the most powerful serial communication development tool available, helps minimize the time it takes for you to set up your serial-to-Ethernet applications. PComm Pro can is easily mastered, and compared to Microsoft's more complex Win32 COMM API, PComm Pro gives you a very straightforward tool for developing 32-bit COM port solutions. PComm Pro's powerful libraries and useful utilities, such as Data Scope and Performance Analyzer, make the development of serial communication applications a breeze.
Applications

• Industrial and Factory automation systems
• SCADA systems
• Telecommunications
• Automatic warehouse control systems
• Building automation systems
• Wafer fabrication systems
• Self-service banking systems
• Large scale retail systems

Other remote and distributed serial device control