FarSync X.25 Adapter Range Feature Comparison

FarSync X.25 PCI, PCIe, USB and PCMCIA Adapters Overview and Product Comparison
The FarSync X.25 product family includes a range of USB, PCI express, Universal PCI and PCMCIA X25 and XOT adapters and software developed to provide very high performance communications for Servers, PCs and Laptops running Linux, Windows XP, Server 2003, Server 2008 and Vista
Product Range Overview
The FarSync X.25 range of adapters have been developed to provide very high performance X.25 connectivity for Linux, Windows XP, Server 2003, Server 2008 and Vista.
The competitively priced 1, 2 and 4 port Universal PCI and 2 and 4 port PCI Express adapters in the range are capable of driving each line at speeds of over 2,048 Mbits/s with support for E1, RS232C, X.21, V.35, RS449, RS530 and RS422 network interfaces.
The 1 port PCMCIA adapter can utilise lines up to 512 Kbits/s with support for RS232C, X.21, V.35, RS449, RS530 and RS422 network interfaces.
The USB adapter can support 1 port up to 2,048 Mbits/s with network interfaces RS232C, X.21, V.35, RS449, RS530 and RS422 and is line powered
The X.25 software has a host of features including IP over X.25, a Sockets API, a Java API and an API to HDLC. A comprehensive development toolkit that includes many sample applications for each API is supplied as part of the product. Using the High Capacity Pack up to 4095 connections can be supported on each line. For Linux there is an option of XOT support.
A fully featured GUI multi-port Line Monitor and a Line Statistics application is included with the products.
There are 3 product ranges, the T-Series Universal PCI and PCI express adapters, the M-Series PCMCIA adapters and the Flex USB Series. See product range for more details.
Product Range
There are 8 adapters across the FarSync PCI T-Series, Flex USB series and PCMCIA M-Series product ranges. The adapters support E1 or X.21 (V.11), V.24 (RS232C), RS530 (RS422) and V.35 type network connections. See on the pages for the individual adapters for more detailed information.
Universal PCI
- FarSync X25 T1U 1 port Universal PCI X.25 adapter
- FarSync X25 T2U 2 port Universal PCI X.25 adapter
- FarSync X25 T4U 4 port Universal PCI X.25 adapter
- FarSync X25 TE1 E1 Universal PCI X.25 adapter
PCI Express (PCIe)
- FarSync X25 T2Ue 2 port PCIe X.25 adapter
- FarSync X25 T4Ue 4 port PCIe X.25 adapter
USB
- FarSync Flex X25 a USB line powered intelligent adapter supporting 1 synchronous X.25 port
PCMCIA
- FarSync X25 M1P v2 a PCMCIA 1 port PC adapter suitable for Laptops and other PCs using PCMCIA slots.
Application Development
Application developers have a choice of APIs. An API selector guide is provided assist the developer in choosing the most appropriate interface. The Developers Toolkit is included with the product, it contains sample applications and full documentation to fast track your development process. Free email and telephone support is provided to application developers using the APIs.
Sockets API - X.25, XOT and ISO Transport - available on: Linux and Windows
The Sockets API is extremely popular as a simple, powerful, easy to use API to access TCP/IP communications networks. The Sockets support for the FarSync X.25 and XOT products retains this ease of use and also allows the special features of X.25 and ISO Transport classes 0 to 3 to be accessed. Documentation and a wide variety of sample applications are provided. Applications using the .NET framework can use the Sockets interface. Further details on the Sockets API
Java API - X.25 and XOT - available on: Linux and Windows
The Java API allows applications written in Core Java Software (J2SE) and Enterprise Java Software (J2EE) easy access to the functions and features of X.25 and XOT offered by the FarSync X.25 adapters. Full documentation and sample applications are provided.
HDLC API - LAPB - available on: Windows
Easy to use API to access Lapb layer 2 (HDLC). This interface allows X.25 layer 3 to be completely bypassed. An example application in C is provided.
NCB API - available on: Linux and Windows
A legacy API for the FarSync X.25 products providing compatibility with older version of the products only.
FarSync XOT Extension for Linux and XOT Runtime
The XOT extension allows applications using the same API to transmit data over XOT (X.25 over TCP/IP). TCP/IP is normally routed over Ethernet on PCs and Servers. The XOT support is compatible with FarSite's FarLinX X25 Gateway and also other manufactures XOT products. The XOT and X.25 interfaces can be used simultaneously.
The FarSync XOT Extension for Linux is available under product code FS9508, it should be ordered at the same time that the FarSync X25 adapter is purchased, although a retrofit is possible.
FarSync XOT Runtime software is also available that allows XOT to run over the PCs standard TCP/IP connection.
TCP/IP over X.25
The IP over X25 support supplied on the CD-ROM as part of the standard product enables Linux, Windows XP, 2000, Server 2003 and Vista PCs to run the IP protocol over an X.25 network.
Features can vary between the Linux and Windows implementations | ||||||||
USB | PCMCIA | PCI / PCI-X (Universal PCI) | PCI Express (PCIe) | |||||
Product Name | FarSync Flex X25 | FarSync X25 M1P v2 | FarSync X25 T1U | FarSync X25 T2U | FarSync X25 T4U | FarSync X25 TE1 | FarSync X25 T2Ue | FarSync X25 T4Ue |
Product Code | FS6100 | FS6133 | FS6140 | FS6240 | FS6440 | FS6170 | FS6250 | FS6450 |
RoHS | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Hardware Features |
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Adapter Bus Type | USB 2.0 or 1.1 |
PCMCIA - PC Card |
PCI / PCI-X 32 and 64 bit bus PCI 2.2 compliant - Universal PCI - |
PCI Express (PCIe) | ||||
Max Port Count | 1 port | 1 port | 1 port | 2 ports | 4 ports | E1 Port | 2 ports | 4 ports |
Multiple adapters in a PC | 12 or more | 2 or more | 12 or more | 12 or more | 12 or more | 12 or more | 12 or more | 12 or more |
Network Interfaces | RS232C, X.21, V.35, RS449, RS530 (RS422) |
RS232C, X.21, V.35, RS449, RS530 (RS422) |
RS232C, X.21, V.35, RS449, RS530 (RS422) |
RS232C, X.21, V.35, RS449, RS530 (RS422) |
RS232C, X.21, V.35, RS449, RS530 (RS422) |
Unstructured E1 (G.703), Fractional E1 (G.704) |
RS232C, X.21, V.35, RS449, RS530 (RS422) |
RS232C, X.21, V.35, RS449, RS530 (RS422) |
Adapter Size | N/A | Type II PC Card | Half card | Half card | Half card | Half Card | Half card | Half card |
Max Line Speed | 2,048 Mbits/s | 512 Kbits/s | > 2,048 Mbits/s | > 2,048 Mbits/s | > 2,048Mbits/s | 64Kbits/s to 2,048 MBits/s | > 2,048 Mbits/s | > 2,048 Mbits/s |
ESD Protection | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | YES | Yes | Yes |
Data Packets per Second | > 2000 pps | > 500 pps | > 2000 pps | > 2000 pps | > 2000 pps | > 2000 pps | > 2000 pps | > 2000 pps |
Approvals | EN55022 class B, CE, FCC class B |
EN55022 class B, CE |
EN55022 class B, CE, FCC class B |
EN55022 class B, CE, FCC class B |
EN55022 class B, CE, FCC class B |
EN55022 class B, CE, FCC class B |
EN55022 class B, CE, FCC class B |
EN55022 class B, CE, FCC class B |
Internal/External Line Clocking | Both | Both | Both (limited adapter generated range) | Both | Both | N/A | Both | Both |
Cables | RJ48 cable included | |||||||
Software Features | ||||||||
X.25 software | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
IP over X.25 module | Yes |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
X.25 CCITT Compliance | 1980, 84 & 88 | 1980, 84 & 88 | 1980, 84 & 88 | 1980, 84 & 88 | 1980, 84 & 88 | 1980, 84 & 88 | 1980, 84 & 88 | 1980, 84 & 88 |
DTE/DCE Operation | Both & Auto Select | Both & Auto Select | Both & Auto Select | Both & Auto Select | Both & Auto Select | Both & Auto Select | Both & Auto Select | Both & Auto Select |
Max SVCs / PVCs (all types) |
254, 4095 per line with high capacity pack |
254 | 254, 4095 per line with high capacity pack |
254 per line, 4095 per line with high capacity pack |
254 per line, 4095 per line with high capacity pack |
254, 4095 per line with high capacity pack |
254 per line, 4095 per line with high capacity pack |
254 per line, 4095 per line with high capacity pack |
Data Packet size range | 16 to 4096 | 16 to 4096 | 16 to 4096 | 16 to 4096 | 16 to 4096 | 16 to 4096 | 16 to 4096 | 16 to 4096 |
X.25 Developers Toolkit | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
On-Line API Reference Manuals |
Included | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
C, Java, Delphi and Visual Basic sample programs |
Included | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
X.25 High Capacity Pack Supported | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
XOT option (Linux only) | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Operating Systems supported |
Windows
XP, |
Windows
XP, Windows Server 2003 |
Windows XP, |
Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Vista Linux |
Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Vista Linux |
Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Vista Linux |
Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Vista Linux |
Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows, Server 2008 Vista Linux |
FarSync X25 T and M Series Product Range and compatible Cables | |||
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Product Name | Photos | Description | Product Code |
Adapters and Software - FarSync X25 T1U, T2U, T2Ue | |||
FarSync X25 T1U | ![]() |
Intelligent 1 port Universal PCI-X X.25 adapter (X.21, V.35, RS232C, RS530, RS422) with software drivers for Linux, Vista, Windows XP, Server 2003 and Server 2008 | FS6140 |
FarSync X25 T2U | ![]() |
Intelligent 2 port Universal PCI-X X.25 adapter (X.21, V.35, RS232C, RS530, RS422) with software drivers for Linux, Vista, Windows XP, Server 2003 and Server 2008 | FS6240 |
FarSync X25 T2Ue | ![]() |
Intelligent 2 port PCIe (PCI Express) X.25 adapter (RS232C, X.21, V.35, RS530, RS422) includes software for Linux, Vista, Windows XP, Server 2003 and Server 2008 | FS6250 |
Cables for the FarSync X25 T1U, T2U and T2Ue | |||
UCR1 | Single RS232C (V.24, X.21bis) DTE cable, 1.5 metres, see pinouts | FS6061 | |
UCX1 | Single X.21 (V.11) DTE cable, 1.5 metres, see pinouts | FS6062 | |
UCV1 | Single V.35 DTE cable, 1.5 metres, see pinouts | FS6063 | |
UX35C | Single V.35 special DCE cable where the DCE generates clocks, female connector, 1.5 metres. Suitable for the T1U, T2U and T4U only. | FS6095 | |
U530 | Single RS-530 (EIA530, RS422) DTE cable, 1.5 metres, see pinouts | FS6064 | |
UXD1 | Single cable to connect direct to a Nortel DMS100 (NTFX35AA), 1.5 metres | FS6069 | |
Adapters and Software - FarSync X25 T4U, T4Ue | |||
FarSync X25 T4U | ![]() |
Intelligent 4 port Universal PCI-X X.25 adapter (X.21, V.35, RS232C, RS530, RS422) with software drivers for Linux, Vista, Windows XP, Server 2003 and Server 2008 | FS6440 |
FarSync X25 T4Ue | ![]() |
Intelligent 4 port PCIe (PCI Express) X.25 adapter (RS232C, X.21, V.35, RS530, RS422) includes software for Linux, Vista, Windows XP, Server 2003 and Server 2008 | FS6450 |
Cables for the FarSync X25 T4U, T4Ue | |||
MCX4 | Quad X.21 (V.11) DTE cable with male 15 pin D type connectors, 1.5 metres, see pinouts | FS6041 | |
MCV4 | ![]() |
Quad V.35 DTE cable with standard MRAC-34 (brick) male connectors, 1.5 metres, see pinouts | FS6042 |
MCR4 | Quad RS232C (V.24) DTE cable with male 25 pin D type connectors, 1.5 metres, see pinouts | FS6043 | |
The MTU4 conversion cable (detailed below) is available that allows cables listed above for the FarSync T1U, T2U and T2Ue to also be used | |||
MTU4 | Quad port conversion cable 0.5 metres, allows UCR1, UCX1, U530, UX35C and UCV1 cables to be used | FS6074 | |
Adapters and Software - FarSync X25 M1P v2 | |||
FarSync X25 M1P v2 | ![]() |
PCMCIA X.25 1 port PC adapter suitable for Laptops and other PCs using PCMCIA slots running Windows XP or Windows Server 2003 | FS6133 |
Cables for the FarSync X25 M1P v2 | |||
QCR1 | Single RS232C (V.24, X.21bis) DTE cable, 1.5 metres | FS6085 | |
QCX1 | Single X.21 (V.11) DTE cable, 1.5 metres | FS6086 | |
QCV1 | Single V.35 DTE cable, 1.5 metres | FS6087 | |
Q530 | Single RS530 (EIA-530, RS422) DTE cable, 1.5 metres | FS6088 | |
Adapters and Software - FarSync Flex X25 | |||
FarSync Flex X25 | ![]() |
USB X.25 1 port adapter suitable for PCs and Laptops with a USB connector running Linux, Windows XP, Server 2003, Server 2008 or Vista
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FS6100 |
Cables for the FarSync Flex | |||
KCR1 | Single RS232C (V.24, X.21bis) and RS530 (EIA-530, RS422) DTE cable, 1.5 metres | FS6011 | |
UCX1 | Single X.21 (V.11) DTE cable, 1.5 metres | FS6062 | |
UCV1 | Single V.35 DTE cable, 1.5 metres | FS6063 | |
KC449 | Single RS449 DTE cable, 1.5 metres | FS6019 | |
Special Purpose Cables for FarSync adapters | |||
Null-MX | X.21 double shielded crossover cable, 15 pin D type female connectors, 0.5 metres. Converts the DTE presentation into a DCE. Suitable for FarSync Flex, T-Series and FarSync M-Series adapters, see pinouts |
FS6090 | |
X21-EXT | ![]() |
X.21 double shielded 15 metre extension cable, 15 pin D type female to 15 pin D type male connector | FS6091 |
Null-MR3 | V.24 (RS232C) double shielded crossover cable, 25 pin D type female connectors, 0.5 metres. Converts the DTE presentation into a DCE. Suitable for FarSync Flex, T-Series and FarSync M-Series adapters, see pinouts |
FS6092 | |
Null-MR4 | RS530 (RS422) double shielded crossover cable, 25 pin D type female connectors, 0.5 metres. Converts the DTE presentation into a DCE. Suitable for FarSync Flex, T-Series and FarSync M-Series adapters. |
FS6097 | |
X.21-449-INT | ![]() |
X.21 to RS449 DCE- conversion cable for use when FarSync adapter generates the clock, 0.5 metres, see pinouts | FS6093 |
X.21-449-EXT | X.21 to RS449 DTE- conversion cable for use when the clock is externally generated (DCE Clock), 0.5 metres, see pinouts | FS6094 | |
Software Upgrades and Enhancements | |||
FarSync X.25 High Capacity Pack for Windows | X.25 software that allows up to 4,095 VCs (virtual connections) per port on Windows O/S's. Available for the FarSync X25 T1U, T2U, T4U adapters and the FarSync Flex X25. One copy required per adapter. | FS9504 | |
FarSync X.25 High Capacity Pack for Linux | X.25 software that allows up to 4,095 VCs (virtual connections) per port on Linux. Available for the FarSync X25 T1U, T2U, T4U, T2Ue, T4Ue adapters and the FarSync Flex X25. One copy required per adapter. | FS9505 | |
FarSync XOT Extension | An optional upgrade to add XOT (X.25 over TCP/IP) with FarSync X.25 adapters on Linux. |
FS9508 | |
FarSync XOT Runtime | XOT (X.25 over TCP/IP) software for Linux includes API and Developers Toolkit | FS9506 |
05-Oct-2011