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- In Stock: 1
- Manufacturer: Avaya Lucent
- Model or Part: PM2E
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 80.00lb
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Overview The Livingston Portmaster 2E Terminal Server (model PM2E) from Avaya Lucent is a compact, high-performance solution for connecting multiple serial devices to an Ethernet network. Designed for reliability in demanding environments, the Portmaster 2E provides secure, transparent serial-to-IP conversion, enabling remote access, monitoring, and management of legacy equipment without the need for costly hardware upgrades.
Key Features
- Supports up to 16 RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 ports in a single rack-mountable chassis
- Full duplex Ethernet connectivity with 10/100 Mbps auto-negotiation
- Integrated web based configuration and management interface
- Secure Telnet and SSH access for remote administration
- Hardware flow control and configurable baud rates from 300 to 115200 bps
- Hot-swap port modules for easy expansion and maintenance
- Power over Ethernet (PoE) optional for simplified installation
- LED status indicators for power, network, and port activity
Technical Specifications
- Model/Part Number: PM2E
- Operating Temperature: 0 to 50 deg C (32 to 122 deg F)
- Operating Humidity: 10 to 90 percent non-condensing
- Power Supply: 100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 10 W max
- Serial Port Types: RS-232, RS-422, RS-485 (selectable per port)
- Network Protocols: TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, HTTPS, SNMP v1/v2c/v3
- Security: SSH v2, SSL/TLS, IP filtering, MAC address control
- Management: Web GUI, CLI, SNMP, Syslog, RMON
Typical Applications
- Industrial automation systems that require remote access to PLCs and CNC machines
- Telecommunications equipment monitoring and management
- Utility and energy sector SCADA networks
- Building automation and HVAC control panels
- Point of sale (POS) and retail back-office device integration
- Healthcare device networking where legacy serial equipment must be networked
- Any environment where secure, reliable serial-to-IP conversion is needed
By consolidating multiple serial connections into a single Ethernet link, the Livingston Portmaster 2E reduces cabling complexity, lowers maintenance costs, and extends the life of existing serial hardware while delivering modern network flexibility.