Xip+ Twinax Controller

General Info

The I-O Xip+ Twinax Controller connects up to 42 IBM & IBM Compatible Twinax display stations and printers to IBM Power System(Power System i, iSeries, or AS/400) hosts via TCP/IP over an Ethernet Network. This cost-saving controller protects the investment of your legacy Twinax infrastucture.

The Xip+ Controller is housed in a rack mountable 1.5U case.

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Features & Benefits

Investment Protection
There is no need to lose the investment made in valuable Twinax display stations and system printers. The Xip+ Controller provides an economical means to attach these reliable products to a System i, iSeries, or AS/400 via an Ethernet Network.

Local Connection
The Xip+ Controller can be installed locally, eliminating the need for an expensive Twinax Work Station Controller. Twinax devices are simply connected to the Xip+ Controller via existing Twinax cabling.

Remote Locations
In addition to local IBM host connectivity, the I-O Xip+ Controller can be installed at remote locations. Compared to traditional remote controllers, the Xip+ Controller is an economical solution that does not require costly leased lines.

Ease of Installation
Devices attached to the Xip+ Controller are auto configured at the host through the use of TN5250e, AnyNet, or SNA. Twinax displays and printers are up and running in minutes. IPDS printers can also be configured to us PPR/PPD.

Specifications

General

Attaches up to 42 twinax displays and printers
Star Panel compatible
Supports up to 4 hosts
Allows up to 4 display sessions per Twinax address
Supports TCP/IP (PPR/PPD, TN5250 and Anynet)

Host System Requirements

Power Systems, System i, iSeries, AS/400
OS/400 V3R2 or newer
TCP/IP
Telnet Services
PSF Required for IPDS via PPR/PPD

Ports

RJ45 for Ethernet
DB15 to connect a VGA Monitor for diagnostics
USB for connecting a keyboard and USB flash to update firmware.

Display Stations

All 5250 Twinax display stations
Display model type is matched to Telnet models: 5251m11, 5291-1, 5292-2, 3180-2, 3179-2, 3196-A1, 3477-FG, 3477-FC (InfoWindow II and Extended Character Attributes not supported)

Printers

All 5250 SCS and IPDS Twinax Printers
TN5250e - host configures all SCS printers as 3812-1
Anynet - host recognizes the printer's model type
IPDS - AnyNet or PPR/PPD
TN5250 Suppoert of Host Print Transform

Power Supply

Input - 110 to 240 volt AC auto-ranging / 12 VDC

Physical

17" X 6.5" X 1.75"
5 lbs.
Temperature range +40 to 100 degrees F (5 to 42 degrees C)
Relative Humidity 10% to 90% non-condensing

Data Streams

TN5250e, auto configuring local and remote connectivity (SCS)
Anynet, auto configuring local and remote connectivity (IPDS and SCS)
PPR/PPD for IPDS

Network

10/100 BaseT auto-sensing
TCP/IP (TN5250e, AnyNet, PPR/PPD)
DHCP Client
Ethernet (IEEE 802.2, 802.3)

Approvals

Logic Unit - FCC 15, CE
Power Supply - UL, CE

Spec Sheet
XipPlus Specsheet

Pictures

Host Connectivity

2677e
LANRPC+
XIP+