PortMaster Communications Server 1-1
PortMaster Communications Server
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The PortMaster Communications Server is a high-speed network communication
server designed to operate in a multiprotocol network environment. It provides shared
network access to printers, modems, and other attached peripherals, as well as access
to terminals, X terminals, and remote users using dial-up networking.
PortMaster Communications Server Product Line
Table 1-1 gives product line information on the PortMaster Communications Server.
Ta b l e 1 -1 PortMaster Communications Servers
Model Description
PM-2 Offers 10 asynchronous ports. Permits access to parallel
devices (such as printers) via a parallel port.
PM-2E Expandable server. Up to two expansion boards can be
added for a total of up to 30 asynchronous ports or
10 asynchronous ports and 10 Basic Rate Interface (BRI)
ports. Expansion boards are described in Table 1-2.
PM-2R
PM-2ER
The PM-2R and PM-2ER can extend networks over long
distances using leased lines, Frame Relay, ISDN, or
switched 56Kbps circuits. These models include a
synchronous port that can be configured for RS-232 or V.35
signaling to provide WAN connectivity at speeds up to
T1 (1.544Mbps) or E1 (2.048Mbps).
The PM-2ER is an expandable server. Up to two expansion
boards can be added for a total of up to 20 asynchronous
ports or 10 asynchronous ports and 5 BRI ports. Expansion
boards are described in Table 1-2.
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