By using encryption technologies, an IOLAN can protect sensitive and confidential data from a serial device such as a credit card reader before being sent across a corporate Intranet or public Internet. For compatibility with peer encryption devices, all of the major encryption ciphers such as AES, 3DES, RC4, RC2 and CAST128 are fully supported.

Recognised as the most secure method for communicating to remote private networks over the Internet, the IPSec standard provides robust authentication and encryption of IP packets at the network layer of the OSI model. As a standard it is ideal for multi-vendor interoperation within a network providing flexibility and the ability to match the right solution for a particular application.

With the IOLAN VPN Gateway feature, IOLANs can participate within an IPSec VPN infrastructure simplifying deployments connecting to critical assets that use serial communications.

All Perle IOLAN SDS Serial to Ethernet Device Servers are backed by the best service and support in the industry including Perles unique lifetime warranty. Since 1976 Perle has been providing its customers with networking products that have the highest levels of performance, flexibility and quality.

For secure serial to Ethernet connectivity applications, the IOLAN SDS Device Server is the most advanced compact product available on the market today. Delivering high performance in a compact size, an IOLAN SDS offers extensive security, flexibility and next generation IPv6 technology making it ideal for applications that require remote device/console management, data capture or monitoring. IOLAN Serial Device Servers are also available with an integrated V.92 modem, support for Power over Ethernet (PoE), Class 1 Division 2 or Extended Temperature ranges.

Why IOLAN SDS Device Servers are the preferred choice:

• High performance 87 MIPS 32 bit processor for the best throughput available. Ideal for time sensitive applications
• Compact size offers the smallest 4 port serial to Ethernet solution on the market
• Next Generation IP support (IPv6) for investment protection and network compatibility
• TrueSerial™ packet technology – the most authentic serial connections across Ethernet ensures serial protocol integrity
• Primary/Backup host functionality enables automatic connections to alternate hosts should the primary TCP connection go down
• EasyPort Web – Access equipment serial console ports by using your java-enabled Internet browser
• TruePort – Perle’s com/tty redirector for serial based applications operates on Windows, Vista, Linux, Solaris, SCO and Unix
• Clustering – Provides a single view of all out of band console ports. Ideal for large data centers
• FIPS 140-2 – Cryptographic modules meet US Government NIST compliancy 
• Dynamic DNS – Easy console management access from anywhere on the Internet
• Intelligent Power cycling of equipment with Perle Remote Power Switches
• Java-free browser access to remote serial console ports via Telnet and SSH
• Ping watchdog probes enable customers to power cycle equipment with attached Perle RPS power switches in the event of an unresponsive networking gear
• Lifetime warranty – best investment protection available