Lantronix Launches xDirect for Portable, Plug-and-Play Ethernet Connectivity 'Right on the Wire'
New Compact Serial Device Server Offers Ease-of-Use and Flexibility for M2M Connectivity
(firmenpresse) - IRVINE, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 10/23/12 -- (NASDAQ: LTRX), a leading global provider of smart M2M connectivity solutions, today announced the launch of its new xDirect™ device server -- a compact serial-to-Ethernet device server that provides quick and easy connectivity to virtually any device or machine with a serial interface. With plug-and-play simplicity and a small form factor, xDirect is suitable for a variety of markets from security to industrial automation to medical and more. The product is available for pre-order worldwide, and will begin shipping in November.
"The Lantronix xDirect fills our need for a very compact, easy-to-configure and easy-to-use TCP/IP connection to serial devices," said Albert Putnam, vice president of technology operations for Cimetrics -- a global provider of energy efficiency technology and solutions. "The power options, which include PoE (power over Ethernet) and USB, as well as the wide environmental operating range, LED serial activity indicators, and space-efficient form factor combine to make the xDirect a perfect solution for our environmental monitoring and metering applications across a wide range of deployment situations."
With an integrated Ethernet port and serial cable, and multiple power options including PoE, xDirect also features a built-in Web server that enables users to access and configure the unit using a standard Web browser on a PC, smart phone or tablet. Measuring less than 240 cm in length, and weighing less than 3 ounces, the xDirect device server's compact and flexible form factor boasts a built-in web server, enabling users to access and configure the unit using a standard web browser on a PC, mobile phone, or tablet, from anywhere.
"We've been working closely with our customers and partners to develop a sleek form factor at a competitive price to solve their need for rapid and easy device connectivity right on the wire," said Mak Manesh, vice president of product management for Lantronix. "A key differentiator of the xDirect is the form factor itself, coupled with a robust device server application and PoE for serial devices requiring transparent network connectivity. We are thrilled with the early response to the product."
xDirect device server highlights:
Complete network connectivity solution
Integrated 10/100 Ethernet port and serial cable
Complete device server application with full IP Stack and Web Server
Space-saving form factor
Flexible power options including PoE
Extended temperature range of -40 degrees to 85 degrees C
5-year limited warranty
xDirect is available for pre-order worldwide, starting at an MSRP of $99.95 from Lantronix.com, as well as through the company's global network of distribution and reseller partners, and will begin shipping in November of 2012. For more information on xDirect, sales inquiries, or to pre-order today, please contact .
Lantronix, Inc. (NASDAQ: LTRX) is a global leader of secure M2M (machine-to-machine) communication technologies that simplify access and communication with and between virtually any electronic device. Our smart connectivity solutions enable sharing data between devices and applications to empower businesses to make better decisions based on real-time information, and gain a competitive advantage by generating new revenue streams, improving productivity and increasing efficiency and profitability. Easy to integrate and deploy, Lantronix products remotely and securely connect electronic equipment via networks and the Internet. Founded in 1989, Lantronix serves some of the largest medical, security, industrial and building automation, transportation, retail/POS, financial, government, consumer electronics/appliances, IT/data center and pro-AV/signage entities in the world. The company's headquarters are located in Irvine, Calif.
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