MSS Device Servers
The MSS Device Server family of
products provides the user with the
most cost-effective and complete serial-
connectivity solution set available
today. Whether it be via RS-232,
RS-422, RS-423 or RS-485, the MSS
family makes it easy to network-enable
any device with a serial interface.
• TCP/IP (Unix), IPX (Novell), LAT
(DEC) support
• DB25 (MSS1-T and MSS1-T2) or
RJ45/screw block (MSS485-T)
serial interfaces
• RJ45 (10BASE-T) network interface
(10BASE2 additional on MSS1-T2)
• Wide variety of port and network
configuration options
• Management via Telnet, SNMP,
DHCP, and EZWebCon, Lantronix’s
management software
• Automatic network connection on
power up or during restarts
• CD-ROM with EZWebCon software
and Comm Port Redirector software
• Flash ROM for easy software
upgrades
Device Servers
MSS
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Specifications
MSS485/MSS1–T/MSS1-T2
Protocols Supported
TCP/IP (Unix), IPX (Novell
NetWare), LAT (DEC)
Network Interface
MSS485 supports RJ45 10BASE-T
connector
MSS1-T supports 10BASE-T (RJ45)
connections
MSS1-T2 supports 10BASE-T (RJ45)
and 10BASE2 (BNC) connections
Serial Interface
MSS485: RS-485 selectable RJ45
port/connector block with screw-
type terminals DB9 console
(RS-423/RS-232) port for
configuration and monitoring
MSS1-T/MSS1-T2: 1 RS-423/RS-232
DB25-male connector
Data Rates
Serial speeds up to 115.2 kbps
Serial Line Formats
Characters: 7 or 8 data bits
Stop bits: 1 or 2
Parity: odd, even, mark, space,
or none.
Flow Control
XON/XOFF
Hardware flow control
Modem Control
RTS, CTS, DSR, DTR
Device Support
Supports any RS-485 serial port
device requiring Ethernet access
Management
SNMP Compatible: Supports MIB II
EZWebCon, Lantronix's
management software
DHCP
Telnet and LAT logins
MSS1-T/MSS1-T2: Telnet and
DECnet logins
System Firmware
MSS485: Flash ROM Standard:
downloadable from a TCP/IP host
(TFTP download), DECnet host
(MOP download) or NetWare
file server
MSS1-T/MSS1-T2: Flash ROM
Standard: downloadable from a
TCP/IP host (TFTP download),
DECnet host (MOP download) or
NetWare file server
Diganostic LEDs
Good Link,
Unit OK,
Power
Serial Activity
Compatibility
Ethernet version 2/IEEE 802.3
Power Requirements
6VDC @ 0.7A (external adapter
included)
Environmental
Operating Temperature
5° to 50°C (41° to 122°F)
Storage Temperature
-40° to 66°C (-40° to 151°F)
Physical Dimensions (H x W x D)
5.75 x 4.25 x 0.8 in
(15 x 11 x 2.5cm)
Shipping Dimensions (H x W x D)
4.375 x 9 x 9.375 in
(11.13 x 11.86 x 18.73 cm)
Weight:
MSS485: 3.1 lbs. (1.4 Kg)
MSS1-T: 3.1 lbs (1.4 Kg)
MSS1-T2: 3.2 lbs. (1.45 Kg)
Agency Approvals
FCC A, UL, CSA, TUV, CE
Warranty
5-year limited warranty
Ordering Information
MSS1-T-01
Device server, 1 DB25 (RS-423/
RS-232) serial port, 1 RJ45
(10BASE-T) networking port,
diagnostic LEDs, Installation
Guide, CD-ROM with EZWebCon
software, Comm Port Redirector
software and reference manual,
external 120VAC power supply
MSS1-T-02
Same as above with 220VAC
power supply
MSS1-T-2-01
Device server, 1 DB25 (RS423/
RS-232) serial port, 1 RJ45
(10BASE-T) and BNC (10BASE2)
networking ports, diagnostic
LEDs, Installation Guide,
CD-ROM with EZWebCon
software, Comm Port Redirector
software and reference manual,
external 120VAC power supply
MSS1-T2-02
Same as above with 220VAC
power supply
MSS485-T-01
Device server, 1 RJ45/Screw
terminal (RS-485/RS-422) serial
port, 1 DB9 (RS-232) console
port, 1 RJ45 (10BASE-T)
networking port, diagnostic LEDs,
Installation Guide, CD-ROM with
EZWebCon software, Comm Port
Redirector software and reference
manual, external 120VAC
power supply
MSS485-T-02
Same as above with 220VAC
power supply
North American Sales
15353 Barranca Parkway
Irvine, CA 92618, USA
949 453 3990
949 453 3995 fax
www.lantronix.com
Direct Sales
800 422 7055
Reseller Sales
800 422 7015
sales@lantronix.com
International Sales
949 450 7227
949 450 7231 fax
intsales@lantronix.com
Asia Pacific
+65 447 4222
+65 344 0614 fax
Europe
+31 76 565 8176
+31 76 565 8179 fax
