Stallion Easy Server II


Small to Medium sized businesses adding Windows clients to UNIX and NT networks benefit from secure dial-up access and cost-effective branch office connections with EasyServer II.
The first browser-friendly access server for cross-platform networks.

EasyServer II is a flexible access server for TCP/IP-based networks. It delivers on-demand dial-up remote access and routing, as well as serial connectivity for server computers. EasyServer II gives small to medium-sized businesses a wide range of networking features in one cost-effective package.

EasyServer II also supports industry-standard terminal session access to multiple Unix systems on TCP/IP networks, with shared access to serial devices for many Intel and RISC-based Unix platforms.

Secure Dial-up Remote Access
With EasyServer II, you can extend multi-platform networks to provide mobile workers with access to central office resources, as well as deliver dial-out access to the Internet and electronic faxing. EasyServer II allows today's client PCs to dial into any TCP/IP network, browse intranets, collect e-mail, access databases and transfer files over analog or digital connections. EasyServer II supports data transfer rates of up to 230 Kbps, whether using external modems or ISDN terminal adapters.

EasyServer II delivers security with CHAP, PAP, dial-back support and multi-level password protection. In addition, RADIUS authentication and accounting allows you to build a secure network using third party authentication applications.

Easy Access for Branch Offices
By using EasyServer II as a flexible dial-up router, remote office LANs generating moderate traffic can be connected to the central network file servers and resources cost-effectively. EasyServer II's Dial-on-Demand Routing (DDR) support dynamically establishes connections and can eliminate the need for an expensive dedicated leased line or Frame Relay connection.

Extending the Power of Windows NT Networking
The Extend software for Windows NT lets you easily configure the serial ports on an EasyServer II as intelligent COM ports on one or many NT servers anywhere on the network, yet work in concert with applications such as Windows NT Remote Access Service (RRAS). Therefore, you can enjoy Microsoft's multi-protocol (TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, NetBEUI) dial-up networking environment.

Extend is fully compatible with Windows NT serial ports, so third party communications applications are guaranteed to function flawlessly. Modem pooling, data collection from point of sale or plant equipment and dial-out services are only a sample of the possible applications.

Reliable Access to UNIX Applications and Networking Services
EasyServer II's TruPort software provides full local Unix serial port functionality from anywhere on the network, whether local, on a remote LAN or with dial-up PPP connections. TruPort makes the ports on EasyServer II operate as if they are native ports with the standard Unix TTY applications interfaces.

Truport also allows multiple Unix servers to share EasyServer II ports across the network, giving sites with mirrored Unix servers complete fail-over requirements.

Making Network Access Easier
EasyServer II's resident Web engine lets you access and manage EasyServer II from any web browser on your network. In addition, both the Extend and TruPort software allow you to manage ports from Windows NT and Unix systems using simple, intuitive interfaces.

EasyServer II's benefits include:
Perfect for small to medium-sized businesses with mixed platform networks
Web-based GUI makes it easy to install, configure and manage from any PC - with no new software to install or learn
Extensive security ensures no one gets unauthorized access to the network
Support for third-party modem pooling solutions lets you share your equipment across the network more efficiently
Demand Dial Routing gives you branch office routing and Internet access without the need for a dedicated leased line
TruPort and Extend let you use EasyServer II's ports as if they were directly connected to a UNIX or NT server, run server-based applications without modification and deliver server-based remote access and routing to any LAN segment

Specification

Ports/server: 8 or 16
Processor: Motorola MC68306 20 MHz
Memory: 2 MB RAM, 1MB FLASH including non-volatile
Ethernet: SMSC 91C96 Ethernet Controller with packet RAM


Serial: SC26C198 intelligent octal UARTS with
- Automatic flow control (software and hardware)
- Automatic identification of highest priority interrupt
- Automatic character recognition
- Up to 512 bytes of FIFO buffering on chip
- Data rates from 50 bps to 230 Kbps
Electrical interface: RS-232-D
Connector type:Shielded RJ45 8 wire with transient suppression
Network interface: 10BaseT
Network protocols: TCP/IP, IPX (printing)
Serial protocols: PPP, SLIP, CSLIP
Port signaling: TXD, RXD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DCD, SG (DTE configuration)
Configuration: Via Web browser, command line interface (CLI) via terminal or telnet and through Extend/Truport (for individual ports)
Management: SNMP MIB II, Web `Wizards'
Operational features: Self or network booting. LAN and serial status LEDs
Security: PAP, CHAP, port/user/server password, dial-back support optional RADIUS
Safety certification: UL 1950 (listed), EN60950
EMC certification: FCC Class A, EN55022 Class A, EN55082-1, CE, C-Tick
Power: Internal auto-sensing 110-240 V AC
Dimensions: 250 mm wide x 145 mm deep x 60 mm high
Environment: Operating temp 5-50°C, relative humidity 10-80% non-condensing
Operating Systems: General: most popular UNIX platforms
TruPort: SCO UNIX/OpenServer R5/UnixWare; SVR4, Solaris (Intel only)
Extend: NT (entire, incl Terminal Server Edition and Small Business Server); Citrix WinFrame and MetaFrame