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Digi Connect EZ 8 TS EZ08-TS00 8 Port Secure Serial Device Server
The EZ08-TS00 Digi Connect EZ 8 TS is a secure and high performance 8 port serial device server designed to connect legacy serial equipment to modern IP networks with speed, reliability and scalability. Built on Digi’s advanced Connect EZ platform, it provides a seamless transition from older infrastructure while preserving existing applications and workflows, making it ideal for industrial automation, manufacturing, healthcare and retail environments.
Supporting software selectable RS 232, RS 422 and RS 485 communication, the EZ08-TS00 delivers maximum flexibility across a wide range of serial devices. It enables serial tunnelling, TCP and UDP communication, as well as Digi RealPort technology which allows remote devices to function as native COM ports on a host system, simplifying integration and reducing deployment time.
Security is built in with Digi TrustFence, providing secure boot, encrypted connections and authentication to protect critical data and network infrastructure. The device is quick to deploy using intuitive configuration tools and supports both cloud based and on premise management, giving full visibility and control across large scale deployments.
A built in Python environment allows for custom scripting and edge level automation, enabling users to tailor functionality to specific operational requirements. With robust performance, enterprise grade security and flexible connectivity, the EZ08-TS00 is a future ready solution for modernising serial communications.
EZ08-TS00-GLB Features
- Software Selectable RS 232, RS 422 and RS 485 Ports
- Supports COM port redirection, serial tunnelling, and TCP or UDP socket communication
- Built in security with Digi TrustFence including secure boot and encrypted data transfer
- Easy setup and mass deployment
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Product Type
Manufacturer
Certifications & Standards
Ruggedness
Country Of Manufacture
United States
CONNECTORS
ETHERNET 10/100/1000 Ethernet x 1 SERIAL PORTS (RJ45 10-PIN) RS-232/422/485 capable, software selectable x 8 RS-232 / EIA-232 SERIAL MODES Signal support TXD, RXD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, DCD, RI flow control options: XON/OFF, CTS/RTS, RTS-toggle RS-422 / EIA-422 SERIAL MODES TX+/−, RX+/−, software termination, pre-delay/ post-delay RS-485 / EIA-485 SERIAL MODES Data+/Data-, software termination, pre-delay/ post-delay CONSOLE (RJ45 10-PIN) RS-232 console serial port
DIMENSIONS (L x W x H)
195.5 × 105.5 × 33 mm (7.7 × 4.13 × 1.3 in)
PACKAGE DIMENSIONS
241.3 × 190.5 × 88.9 mm (9.5 × 7.5 × 3.5 in)
WEIGHT
1.48 kg (3.25 lb)
STATUS LEDs
System: Power; Per port: Ethernet, Serial, Console
POWER INPUT
9 – 30 VDC at 0.8 A max
POWER SUPPLY
12 VDC power supply with locking barrel connector included
OPERATING TEMPERATURE
Standard operating temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
STORAGE TEMPERATURE
Standard storage temperature: 0 °C to 60 °C (32 °F to 140 °F)
RELATIVE HUMIDITY
5% to 95% (non-condensing)
SAFETY
IEC 62368-1, CB, UL 62368-1
EMISSIONS / IMMUNITY
CE, FCC Part 15 Class A, ICES-003, AS/NZS CISPR 22, EN 55035, EN 55032
PRODUCT WARRANTY
5-year warranty for base Connect EZ TS device
LIFECYCLE ASSURANCE
1-year Digi LifeCycle Assurance includes: 24×7 expert support and centralized device management via Digi Remote Manager (cloud) or Digi On-Prem Manager (local)
REMOTE MANAGEMENT
Digi Remote Manager or Digi On-Prem Manager, SNMP v3 (user installed, managed)
LOCAL MANAGEMENT
Digi On-Prem Manager and Digi Navigator discovery and configuration tool, Web UI (HTTP/HTTPS), CLI (Telnet, SSH)
MANAGEMENT / TROUBLESHOOTING TOOLS
Digi Navigator, FTP client, SCP, protocol analyzer with PCAP for Wireshark, event logging with syslog and SMTP client, NTP/SNTP, Nagios, Intelliflow, iPerf, Dynamic DNS, ping, traceroute
MEMORY
256 MB RAM, 4 GB Flash
AUTHENTICATION
TACACS+, LDAP, Enterprise RADIUS
NETWORK PROTOCOL SUPPORT
HTTPS, FTP client, TLS v1.2, SCP (client and server), SFTP, SMTP client for use by scripts and the command line, SNMP (v2/v3), SSH; remote management via Digi Remote Manager; protocol analyzer, ability to capture PCAP for use with Wireshark; DynDNS, Dynamic DNS client compatible with BIND9/No-IP/DynDNS; captive portal, Intelliflow; Nagios, DNS server, NTP server, Multicast, mDNS, IPerf
SERIAL AND DATA PROTOCOL SUPPORT
RealPort; socket and autoconnect socket connectivity for TCP and encrypted TCP, SSH, Telnet, RFC-2217, UDP, Pyserial support via builtin Python interpreter
SECURITY
IP filtering, stateful firewall, custom firewall rules (iptables), address and port translation; TLS 1.2 and above, FIPS 197, open VPN client and server; VPN tunnels; Authentication: RADIUS, TACACS+; certificates; MAC address filtering; VLAN support
VPN
IPsec with IKEv1, IKEv2, NAT Traversal; OpenVPN client and server; GRE VPN tunnels; Cryptology: SHA-1/256/384/512, MDS, RSA; Encryption: 3DES and AES up to 256-bit (CBC mode for IPsec); Diffie Hellman: DH groups 1-32 (CURVE448)
ROUTING/FAILOVER
IP pass-through; NAT, NAPT with IP port forwarding; Ethernet bridging; GRE; Multicast routing; Routing protocols: RIP (v1, v2) OSPF, BGP, IP failover: VRRP; automatic failover; Digi SureLink
The Digi Connect EZ 8 TS EZ08-TS00 8 Port Secure Serial Device Server is designed and engineered for use in demanding environments where reliability, durability are essential. The EZ08-TS00-GLB supports a wide range of industries and operational applications.
Common deployment industries include: Control Room Environment, Data Centres, Healthcare And Medical, Industrial Manufacturing, Warehousing.
Across these sectors, the EZ08-TS00-GLB is typically used in applications such as Industrial HMI And Machine Interfacing.
These examples demonstrate the versatility of the EZ08-TS00-GLB across both industry sectors and real-world operational use cases. Its suitability extends well beyond the scenarios listed above, making it a flexible solution for a broad range of requirements.
For further information, or to assess whether the EZ08-TS00-GLB is appropriate for your specific application, please contact us.
The Digi Connect EZ 8 TS EZ08-TS00 8 Port Secure Serial Device Server comes with a 5-Year For Base Connect Ez Device Warranty against defects in workmanship and materials, effective from the date of shipment (unless otherwise agreed in writing).
To receive service under this warranty, the eligible product, Digi Connect EZ 8 TS EZ08-TS00 8 Port Secure Serial Device Server, must be presented to RUGGED in the United Kingdom.
For more information about the Digi Connect EZ 8 TS EZ08-TS00 8 Port Secure Serial Device Server or to arrange repairs and services not covered by the warranty, please visit the warranty section on our website.
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