2:Introduction

The EDS-MD4, EDS-MD8 and EDS-MD16 Ethernet Device Servers are complete network- enabling solutions. This device server allows system integrators and administrators to go to market quickly and easily with Ethernet networking and web server capabilities. EDS-MD models are available in 4, 8 and 16 port configurations.

Key Features

Power Supply: Direct plug-in to wall ac with universal 100-240 VAC input

Controller: 32-bit ARM11 microprocessor running at 600 megahertz (Mhz)

Memory: 64 megabit Flash, 2 gigabit DDR2 DRAM, and a 4 gigabyte SDHC card (internal only-not user replaceable).

Ethernet: Gigabit Ethernet support (10/100/1000Base-T) speed auto-sensing, automatic MDI/ MDIX (straight and cross-over cables are OK to use)

Serial Ports: 4 to 16 ports depending on model (EDS-MD4, EDS-MD8 or EDS-MD16), electrically isolated from one another and other circuits. Hardware/Software handshaking capability. Custom/standard baud rates up to 921600 bits per second (bps).

USB ports: 2 ports of fixed full-speed 2.0 USB Host, electrically isolated from one another and other circuits, capable of providing 0.5A each.

Temperature Range: 0°C to +55°C.

Applications

The EDS-MD4/8/16 device server connects serial devices such as those listed below to Ethernet networks using the IP protocol family.

Patient Monitoring Devices

Glucose Analyzers

Infusion Pumps

Protocol Support

The EDS-MD4/8/16 device server contains a full-featured IP stack. Supported protocols include:

ARP, UDP, TCP, ICMP, DHCP, Auto IP, Telnet, SMTP, DNS, FTP, TFTP, and Syslog for network communications and management.

TCP, UDP and tunneling to the serial port.

TFTP for uploading/downloading files.

FTP, SFTP, HTTPS and HTTP for firmware upgrades and uploading/downloading files.

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