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ESP-8 MI Serial Hub

Connect and manage serial devices over IP. ESP multi-interface serial hubs allow serial devices to become IP-enabled using RS-232, RS-422 and RS-485 protocols for industrial/manufacturing environments and commercial applications. It's the ideal solution for reliable and cost-effective serial connectivity at the point of need.

The 8-port ESP-8 MI multi-interface serial hub provides serial over IP access, allowing devices to be placed at the point of need. Windows, Linux, and UNIX applications are able to access network-attached peripherals as if they were directly connected. Installation is quick and simple with structured cabling benefits. Serial COM ports for new devices can be connected in minutes "on the fly" and do not require opening your server or interrupting operations. Simply attach the ESP serial hub to twisted-pair Ethernet and load the device driver on the server.

In addition to COM port redirection, ESP serial hubs offer RAW TCP, serial tunneling, modem emulation and Telnet modes of operation. When configured to work in tandem, two ESP serial hubs act as a virtual serial cable across IP networks. The onboard Telnet server enables Telnet clients to access console ports of serially-managed devices.

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An internal web server offers a secure means to configure and manage ESP serial hubs as well as ESP-View, a built-in Java-based tool for remote diagnostics of cabling and device malfunctions.

ESP-8 MI Quick Facts

8-port, RJ-45 connectors with RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 support
Includes ESP-View, a powerful tool for remote diagnostics of cabling and device malfunctions
Port management software, EquiView Plus for Windows and ESPDIAG for UNIX and Linux is included to help you manage serial device ports
Structured cabling eliminates complicated wiring for quicker and simpler installations
Supports major operating systems

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ESP-8 MI SERIAL HUB
Description	Part Number	List Price*
ESP-8 MI, 8-port Ethernet serial hub, RS-232, RS-422, RS-485	990477	$1,373
Rack Mount Shelf	790200	$104
WIRING STARTER KIT
Description	Part Number	List Price*
Includes: (1) RJ-45 to DB-25 Male adapter DTE, (1) RJ-45 to DB-25 Female adapter DTE, (1) RJ-45 to DB-25 Male adapter DCE, (1) RJ-45 to DB-25 Female adapter DCE, (1) RJ-45 to DB-9 Male adapter, (1) RJ-45 to DB-9 Female adapter, (1) RJ-45 to RJ45 Cisco Male adapter and (1) 10-foot and 8-wire reversing modular cable	750122	$62
RJ-45 MODULAR ADAPTERS (8-WIRE)
Description	Part Number	List Price*
RJ-45 to DB-9 Male adapter, DTE	210094	$21
RJ-45 to DB-9 Female adapter, DCE	210095	$21
RJ-45 to DB-25 Male adapter, DTE	210090	$21
RJ-45 to DB-25 Male adapter, DCE	210092	$21
RJ-45 to DB-25 Female adapter, DTE	210091	$21
RJ-45 to DB-25 Female adapter, DCE	210093	$21
RJ-45 to RJ-45 Male adapter for Cisco and Sun Netra console port	210105	$21
RJ-45 SERIAL REVERSING CABLES (8-WIRE)
Description	Part Number	List Price*
10-foot, reversing cable	690226	$13
25-foot, reversing cable	690227	$16
75-foot, reversing cable	690228	$21
CAT 5 SERIAL ADAPTER KIT
Description	Part Number	List Price*
Includes: (1) CAT 5 RJ-45 to DB-25 Male adapter DTE, (1) CAT 5 RJ-45 to DB-25 Female adapter DTE, (1) CAT 5 RJ-45 to DB-25 Male adapter DCE, (1) CAT 5 RJ-45 to DB-25 Female adapter DCE, (1) CAT 5 RJ-45 to DB-9 Male adapter DTE, (1) CAT 5 RJ-45 to DB-9 Female adapter DCE, and (1) CAT 5 RJ-45 to RJ-45 Cisco Male adapter	750238	$62
CAT 5 RJ-45 MODULAR ADAPTERS (8-WIRE)
Description	Part Number	List Price*
CAT 5, RJ-45 to DB-9 Male adapter, DTE	210122	$21
CAT 5, RJ-45 to DB-9 Female adapter, DCE	210120	$21
CAT 5, RJ-45 to DB-25 Male adapter, DTE	210124	$21
CAT 5, RJ-45 to DB-25 Male adapter, DCE	210123	$21
CAT 5, RJ-45 to DB-25 Female adapter, DTE	210125	$21
CAT 5, RJ-45 to DB-25 Female adapter, DCE	210121	$21
CAT 5, RJ-45 to R-J45 Male adapter for Cisco and Sun Netra console port	210127	$21

* Prices shown are manufacturer list prices in Canadian dollars. Please note that dealers may sell for less.

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For cable lengths greater than 100 feet, use serial reversing cables and adapters rather than CAT 5 cables and adapters.

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