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The ESP-2 MI serial hub particularly improved the pharmacy checkout process known as the front-end system. These front end systems run pharmacy applications on networked workstations. The back-end system accepts query requests sent from a front-end application, processes those requests, and returns the results to the workstation.
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Serial Connectivity and Control

Serial Connectivity and Control - Serial Hubs and Serial Adapters

Serial Hubs, such as the Avocent ESP Serial Hub, are network-enabled devices, which provide serial ports for use by PC-based applications. These hubs work in concert with PC-based drivers that capture COM/TTY port requests and re-direct those requests to serial peripherals across the network. With Serial Hubs, applications are able to access network-based serial devices as if they were locally attached. Applications, such as retail point-of-sale, building security, medical monitoring, package handling, process control and inventory control, all share one common trait; they involve business critical operations and require non-stop operation. These applications often involve redundant computers and networks. The dual-hosting capabilities of Serial Hubs make them well suited to business critical applications of this nature. In the event of a server failure, it is possible for a backup server to assume control of the IO ports on a serial hub.

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Serial Over IP Connectivity
Model Ports Key Features
ESP-2 MI
Serial Hub
(Non-RoHS)
2-Ports Supports RS-232, RS-422 and RS-485 protocols. Create COM/TTY ports on local or remote LAN segments, remote serial device communication.
ESP-4 MI
Serial Hub
(Non-RoHS)
4-Ports Supports RS-232, RS-422 and RS-485 protocols. Create COM/TTY ports on local or remote LAN segments, remote serial device communication.
ESP-8 MI
Serial Hub (RoHS)
8-Ports Supports RS-232, RS-422 and RS-485 protocols. Create COM/TTY ports on local or remote LAN segments, remote serial device communication.
ESP-16 MI
Serial Hub (RoHS)
16-Ports Supports RS-232, RS-422 and RS-485 protocols. Create COM/TTY ports on local or remote LAN segments, remote serial device communication.
ELS-16 II Terminal Server (Non-RoHS) 16-Ports Provides serial connectivity to your network, supports Unix operating systems, offer concurrent LAT (optional) and TCP/IP protocol support.
Serial Bus-Based Connectivity
Model Ports Key Features
SST-4P (RoHS) 4-Ports Full/low profile universal (3.3V & 5V) PCI Adapter, 920Kbps. Requires low profile fan cable.
SST-8P (RoHS) 8-Ports Universal (3.3V & 5V) PCI Adapter, 920Kbps. Requires fan cable or connector panel.
SST-64P (RoHS) 64-Ports Universal (3.3V & 5V) PCI Adapter, 920Kbps. Use up to 4 port modules.
SST-4P/RJ (Non-RoHS) 4-Ports Retail Universal (3.3V & 5V) PCI RJ-11 Adapter, 230Kbps (3 control signals).
SST-8P/RJ (Non-RoHS) 8-Ports Retail universal (3.3V & 5V) PCI RJ-11 Adapter, 230Kbps (3 control signals).
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Display Monitoring and Management

For the Pro AV marketplace, the compact ESP-2 MI serial hub provides for easy and reliable network access to serial devices, eliminating the cost burdens imposed by extensive cable runs and dedicated computers for application support. Read more

Retail POS

Avocent ESP serial hubs provide the retail industry with connectivity products that facilitate daily operations among many of the largest retail chains including control of Mobile cash registers, in-store kiosks. Read more

Hospitality

Avocent provides the hospitality industry with connectivity products that facilitate daily operations among many of the largest national and international hotel and restaurant chains. Read more

Medical

Avocent provides the medical and healthcare industry with remote control over serial ports of critical medical equipment including heart monitors, ventilators and IV pumps. Read more

Back Office

ESP serial hubs facilitate efficient remote back office control of devices such as printers, terminals, time clocks and scales Read more

Process Control and Industrial

Efficiently control industrial process and manufacturing equipment such as Serial printers, bar code readers, lighting, temperature, time clocks with ESP serial hubs Read more