SILEX-News June 20th, 2008

Device Servers from SILEX enable the use of USB devices and serial equipment under VMware for the first time ever.

Up until now hardware-based end devices such as smart card readers, USB sticks, dongles and modems could not be connected to virtual machines under VMware as the operating system did not support access to physical ports.

Thanks to the USB and Serial Device Server from SILEX this has been made possible in a very stable and simple manner: the SILEX servers provide USB ports and serial ports in the network which can be used through virtual drivers or serial emulators (SPE) as if the end devices were connected locally. Through this there are no more barriers to using dongle-protected software, printer/scanner functions and fax services via USB ISDN adapters under VMware.  

The product families from SILEX offer the perfect solution for any VMware application:

USB Device Server 
SX-1000U        USB Device Server, 1.1 Full Speed                        60.00 EUR (RRP ex VAT)
SX-2000U2      Hi-Speed USB Device Server                               125.97 EUR (RRP ex VAT)
SX-2000WG    Wireless/Wired Hi-Speed USB Device Server   158.00 EUR (RRP ex VAT)

Serial Device Server
SX-500-0033   Wired Serial Device Server                                    230.00 EUR (RRP ex VAT)
SX-500-1033   Wireless/Wired Serial Device Server                   340.00 EUR (RRP ex VAT)

URANO Informationssysteme GmbH from Bad Kreuznach (Germany) are long-time sales partners of SILEX and are specialised in integration of VMware-based virtual infrastructures, among other things. URANO would be happy to provide you with advice on connection of serial and USB devices in a VMware environment. 

Home page: http://www.urano.de/kompetenz/partnersch_vmware.html

Energy-saving wireless modules with 802.11a/b/g standard for integrated OEM applications.

The new WLAN module ‘SX-560’ from SILEX was developed especially for demanding individual OEM applications and supports all the main wireless network standards: 802.11a/b/g. As a result OEM devices can be quickly and simply extended to include wireless network functions. Through the lower current consumption – max 210 mA at 3.3V+/-10%, plus Deep Sleep mode – the module is ideal for battery-operated portable devices.

The SX-560 is equipped with a Linux operating system with a user-defined programming option – users can easily extend their OEM devices to include new specific functions. With a 200MHz 32-bit processor, 16 MB of RAM and 8 MB of flash memory, the module offers sufficient capacity for supporting even complex user applications. The compact module has a USB 1.1 interface and two serial ports for connection to RS-232, UART or SPI interfaces on the OEM devices. There are also nine multipurpose I/Os available for user-defined applications. Extensive administration and security functions at the company level guarantee a maximum level of security for data transfer in networks.

The separately available developer’s kit ‘SX-560-6900’ supports the development and test process: the development board, a universal power supply unit and all the necessary antennas, cables and accessory parts are included.

Models (available from July):
SX-560-1701    Smart programmable WLAN module
SX-560-6900    Development board

Do you have any questions prior to purchase? Call us on 0800 – SILEX EU (745 39 38).

The easiest way to extend OEM devices to include highly developed print functions in a network.

The new SX-350 series from SILEX is an internal OEM solution for trouble-free networking of printers in wireless and/or wired networks. Because a simple 40-pole Centronics-/IEEE 1284-compatible flat ribbon cable is used for internal connection to the printer, only minimal changes need to be made to the hardware and firmware on the OEM devices. The serial UART port (RS-232) is used for configuration of the print server without connection to a network and can be used as an interface to the configuration system.

The wireless/wired model supports automatic detection of 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet connections as well as wireless networks in accordance with the 802.11a/b/g standard. Thus portable printers can be networked and installed at locations where connecting with cables would be difficult or not possible.
Both models – wired and wireless/wired – work with the usual operating systems (Windows, Macintosh, UNIX, Linux, Open VMS, OS/400) and are compatible with all commonly used print protocols (TCP/IP [lpr/lpd, IPP], NetWare, AppleTalk, NetBIOS/NetBEUI and DLC/LLC).

Highly developed security functions including 802.1X authentication (TLS, TTLS, PEAP, LEAP, and FAST), configuration passwords and access control lists as well as all security protocols for wireless networks (WPA2(-PSK), WPA(-PSK), WEP) protect data transfer against unauthorised access and complete the integrated OEM print solution.

Models  (available immediately):
SX-350-0011    Wired OEM Internal Print Server
SX-350-1011    Wireless/Wired OEM Internal Print Server

Do you have any questions prior to purchase? Call us on 0800 – SILEX EU (745 39 38).

The new building of the international headquarters of SILEX TECHNOLOGY, Inc. is located right in the middle of the Keihanna Gakken Toshi technology park. The spacious and bright rooms reflect the fundamental idea behind the ‘Science City’, the Silicon Valley of Japan: space for science and research, creative arts and integration of industry and culture.

The move to the new rooms puts all developers and production under one roof for the first time ever, thereby greatly improving communications and decision-making processes. This raises the above-average quality expectations of SILEX and customers.

We are pleased to welcome two new members of the SILEX team.

Thomas Klein, Sales Distribution Manager EMEA
With Thomas Klein SILEX has gained an experienced sales manager for development and expansion of the EMEA distribution channels: the 43-year-old father can look back on 20 years in sales with leading channel partners for office communications and presentation technology. Due to this experience he is well versed with the needs of trade and distribution. In Thomas Klein, customers and partners have a consistently competent and reliable contact partner.

Mareike Pöschel, Marketing & Communications Manager
During Yasmin Lindner-Dehghan Manchadi’s baby break the young lady with the Magister degree is assuming management of Marketing and PR. Having worked for one year with SILEX on a freelance basis she is already familiar with the company philosophy and internal structures. SILEX customers profit from her creative ideas and extensive specialised knowledge. Her business education and sales experience before and during her studies help her demonstrate her affinity to customer-oriented thinking and acting.

SILEX would like to welcome you on board!