2: Introduction 
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Figure 2-2. EDS16PR Device Server 
 
Features 
The following list summarizes the key features of the EDS8PR, EDS16PR, and 
EDS32PR. 
  Dual-purpose Ethernet terminal server and device server design 
  Includes 8 (EDS8PR), 16 (EDS16PR) or 32 (EDS32PR) serial ports with 
hardware handshaking signals 
  Supports RS-232 
  Includes one RJ45 Ethernet port 
  8 MB Flash memory 
  32 MB Random Access Memory (RAM) 
  Based on Lantronix’s Evolution OS™ 
  Includes a dedicated console port 
  Supports secure data encryption by means of AES, SSH, or SSL sessions 
  Supports three convenient configuration methods (Web, command line, and 
XML) 
  Print server functionality (LPR/LPD)  
Evolution OS™ 
EDS device servers incorporate Lantronix’s Evolution OS™. Key features of the 
Evolution OS™ include: 
  Built-in Web server for configuration and troubleshooting from Web-based 
browsers  
  CLI configurability 
  SNMP management 
  XML data transport and configurability  
  Really Simple Syndication (RSS) information feeds  
  Enterprise-grade security with SSL and SSH