SX-350

OEM Internal Wired and Wireless Print Servers

 SX-350
  • Overview
  • Features
  • Specifications

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The SX-350 is an internal parallel print server designed specifically for OEM applications.

  • Complete internal OEM network printing solution
  • 802.11a/b/g wireless and 100Base-T/10Base-T Ethernet
  • Works with all major operating systems and network operating systems
  • Minimal hardware and firmware changes required in OEM printer

Easy-to-Use Wireless and Wired Networking for OEM Printers

The SX-350 is an internal multiprotocol print server designed to allow OEM printer manufacturers and printer controller manufacturers to easily add wired and/or wireless network printing capabilities to their products.   It is a small board-level product that mounts inside the printer and includes:

  • Centronics/IEEE1284 parallel port (40-pin ribbon cable connector)
  • 802.11a/b/g wireless radio module (wireless models only)
  • RJ45 Ethernet jack (autosensing 100Base-T/10Base-T)
  • RS-232 serial port (for console terminal configuration)
  • 3 status LEDs
  • Pushbutton reset switch
The SX-350 is based on proven print server technology from Silex Technology, Inc., the world’s leading manufacturer of OEM print servers, so you can be assured of the highest quality and maximum reliability.  

SX-350 Features and Benefits
40-pin Centronics/IEEE 1284 parallel port interface to printer

OEM can use standard cabling to connect SX-350 with little or no hardware or firmware modifications required in the printer

 802.11a/b/g wireless radio model   
Allows OEM to network portable printers and to locate printers where cabling is difficult or impossible
Compatibility with all major operating systems, network operating systems, and printing methods OEM can sell his printers into virtually any type of customer environment
JetAdmin and Web JetAdmin management software support     Allows OEM printers to be managed by the world’s most popular printer network management software
Sophisticated security features, including 802.1X authentication, plus all major wireless security protocols    Allows OEM to sell printers into virtually any type of customer network
UART (RS-232) serial port    Provides a method for configuring the print server without a network connection; can also be used as an interface to the printer’s front panel configuration subsystem
Dimensions •4” x 3.5” x .782”  (101.6 x  88.9 x 19.9 mm
Operating Temperature 0°  to 70° C
Storage Temperature -40°  to 85° C
Maximum Temperature Change Per Hour 20° C
Relative Humidity, Operating 10% to 90% non-condensing
Relative Humidity, Storage 10% to 90% non-condensing
Altitude 3.1km (operating; 9km (storage) 
Printer Interface IEEE 1284/Centronics bidirectional parallel (40-pin header)
Ethernet Interface  10Base-T and 100Base-T (autosensing)
Wireless Interface (SX-350-1011 only) 802.11a/b/g; 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 11, 9, 6, 5.5, 2, and 1 Mbps; 2.4GHz ISM band
Power Requirements  +5.0VDC +/- 10% (via 40-pin header or 2-pin locking vertical header)
Regulatory ROHS Directive 2002/95/EC compliant Agency regulatory compliance: Designed and screened for FCC, CE, VCCI Class A EMC compliance Designed and screened for FCC Part 15,  CE, TELEC wireless standards compliance Actual regulatory compliance is responsibility of OEM
Operating System Support Windows, Mac OS X and 9.x, UNIX, Linux, OpenVMS, OS/400, and most other types of host computers and operating systems
Supported Protocols TCP/IP, NetWare, AppleTalk, NetBIOS/NetBEUI, and DLC/LLC
TCP/IP Application Programs BOOTP, rarp, DHCP, tftp, arp/ping, SNMPv1/v2, IPP, lpr/lpd, TELNET, FTP, raw TCP, http, POP3 
Management and Utilities Serial Port Emulator, ExtendView (GUI), Web Browser Interface, Command Line Console (accessible via serial port or TELNET), SNMP MIB I and II, Firmware Download via TCP/IP (master or slave mode TFTP, BOOTP with multiple server download), On-Line HELP
Wireless Security WPA and WPA2 (personal and enterprise modes), PAP, MS-CHAPv2, 802.1x EAP with TLS/TTLS/  LEAP/PEAP/FAST, WEP
 Wired and Other Security 802.1x EAP with TTLS/PEAP/FAST, access control lists, protocol enable/disable, configuration password 
 Ordering Information SX-350-0011
100Base-T/10Base-T print server SX-350-1011
OEM print server, 100Base-T/10Base-T Ethernet and 802.11a/b/g wireless