The Bay Networks CM1009E58 Micro ANNEX is a 16-port asynchronous terminal and communications server that extends corporate networks to local and remote multi-user systems. This self-booting unit functions as a virtual console server, enabling device management across corporate LANs, the internet, and dial-up modem connections. It bridges legacy host systems—UNIX, DEC VAX, and IBM mainframes—with modern network infrastructure through dual Ethernet and serial connectivity.
Technical Specifications
• Port Configuration: 16 asynchronous RS-232 serial ports; Ethernet connectivity via RJ-45 (8-pin modular) connectors
• Serial Port Speed: Up to 57,600 bps per port
• Ethernet Interface: 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX support
• Network Type: Terminal Server
• Host Compatibility: UNIX, DEC VAX, IBM mainframe systems
• Management Interface: UNIX-style command set aligned with standard UNIX equivalents
• Physical Weight: 8.00 lb
– Key Features
• Wide area networking support for distributed enterprise deployments
• Advanced security features for access control and authentication
• Status indication via green LEDs: 10BASE-T link status, full-duplex mode, and real-time port activity monitoring
• Automatic link detection: management disabled ports blink; active ports show continuous illumination under high traffic
• Half-duplex and full-duplex operation detection
– Typical Applications
• Legacy system console access and management from remote locations
• Multi-user terminal server environments requiring serial port concentration
• Out-of-band device management across distributed infrastructure
• Integration of asynchronous peripherals into Ethernet-based networks
– Compatibility & Integration
The unit operates as both a basic terminal server and an advanced communications gateway, supporting multiprotocol and decentralized network infrastructures. FCC Class A compliance ensures operation in industrial and office environments. Direct serial connectivity accommodates existing RS-232 equipment while Ethernet integration bridges modern network architectures.
