XPort® Embedded Device Server Data Sheet

General Description
The Lantronix® XPort® embedded device server is Where there’s a need for custom user interfaces
the most compact, integrated solution available to and a desire to use common and familiar tools, the
web-enable any device with a serial interface. By XPort module can serve web pages to a web
simply adding an XPort unit to a product design, browser. The XPort unit becomes a conduit
device manufacturers cut their design cycle by as between you and your device over the network or
much as 80% and are able to offer Ethernet Internet.
connectivity in record time. x
The Lantronix DeviceInstaller™ utility is a Windows
based configuration tool that simplifies installation
and setup. The XPort module can also be set up
locally through its serial port, or remotely over a
network using Telnet or a web browser. Flash
memory provides for maintenance-free nonvolatile
storage of web pages, and allows future system
The XPort module offers the highest level of software upgrades.
integration available in a device server. Within a
compact RJ45 package is a DSTni® EX 186 Using our highly integrated hardware and software
controller, memory, 10/100 Ethernet transceiver, platform, you will add profit to your bottom line by
high-speed serial port, status/diagnostic LEDs, and significantly reducing product development time,
3 programmable I/O pins. In the space that is risk, and cost.
normally consumed by a connector, the XPort unit
provides a complete networking interface.
To enable access to a local network or the Internet,
the XPort module integrates a fully developed Key Features
TCP/IP network stack and OS. The XPort unit also • The only complete, integrated solution in an RJ45
includes an embedded web server used to remotely form factor
configure, monitor, or troubleshoot the attached • Complete integrated solution
device. • Embedded web server
• 10/100Mbit Ethernet – Auto-Sensing
• Stable, field proven TCP/IP protocol suite and web-
based application framework
• Easy configuration through a web interface
• Easy customization of HTML web pages and
configuration screens
• Interactive web pages through the use of Java
applets
• E-mail
• 128-, 192-, or 256-bit AES Rijndael encryption
(Optional)
• EMI tested and compliant
• Extended operating temperature:
-40 to +85˚ C normal mode
-40 to +75˚ C high-performance mode
• High-performance processor
(12 MIPS at 48 MHz, 22 MIPS at 88 MHz)
• Network overhead handled by XPort unit
• Password protection
• Upgrade XPort module’s firmware over the network
• 3.3V power
• Serial-to-10/100 Ethernet conversion
• 921,600 baud serial speed

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Hardware & Software Description Table 1 - PCB Interface Signals
Signal Pin Function
The XPort unit is a complete solution (hardware and Name
software) for web-enabling your edge devices. Packed
GND 1 Circuit Ground
into an RJ45 connector smaller than your thumb, this
Vcc 2 +3.3V Power In
powerful device server comes with a 10BASE-
T/100BASE-TX Ethernet connection, a reliable and Reset (In) 3 External Reset In
proven operating system stored in flash memory, an Data OUT 4 Serial Data Out
embedded web server, a full TCP/IP protocol stack, Data IN 5 Serial Data In
and standards-based (AES) encryption. CP1 can be configured as follows:
• Flow control: RTS (Request to Send)
The XPort software runs on a DSTni EX controller output driven by DSTni’s built-in UART
which has 256 KB of SRAM, 16 KB of boot ROM, and for connection to CTS of attached
a MAC with integrated 10/100BASE-TX PHY. The CP1 6 device.
XPort module communicates to the edge device
through a 3.3V serial interface and three general- • Programmable input/output: CP1 can
be driven or read through software
purpose programmable I/O pins. 512 KB of flash control, independent of serial port
memory is included for storing firmware and web activity.
pages. The XPort runs on 3.3V, and has a built-in CP2 can be configured as follows:
voltage supervisory circuit that will trigger a reset if the • Modem control: DTR (Data Terminal
supply voltage drops to unreliable levels (2.7V). A Ready) output driven by DSTni’s built-
built-in 1.8V regulator drives the processing core of in UART for connection to DCD of
the EX controller. CP2 7 attached device.
• Programmable input/output: CP2 can
An RJ45 Ethernet cable connects directly into an be driven or read through software
XPort unit. Ethernet magnetics, status LEDs, and control, independent of serial port
shielding are built in. The XPort module was designed activity.
to meet class B emissions levels, which makes the CP3 can be configured as follows:
electromechanical integration very simple. • Flow control: CTS (Clear to Send)
input read by DSTni’s built-in UART for
connection to RTS of attached device.
MAGNETICS Tx LEDs
Rx • Modem control: DCD (Data Carrier
FLASH 25MHz
CP3 8 Detect) input read by DSTni’s built-in
UART for connection to DTR of
DSTni EX RJ45
attached device.

CMOS IO RESET +3.3VDC • Programmable input/output: CP3 can

be driven or read through software
control, independent of serial port
activity.

Ethernet Interface
The 10/100 Ethernet magnetics, network status
PCB Interface LEDs, and RJ45 connector are integrated into the
The 8-pin PCB interface consists of 3.3V CMOS XPort unit.
Serial In/Out, 3 Flow Control/Handshake/PIO pins,
reset input, +3.3V power, and signal ground. The Table 2 - Ethernet Interface Signals
serial pins and CP pins are 5V tolerant. RESET and Signal Name DIR Contact Primary Function
Power are 3.3V tolerant. TX+ Out 1 Transmit Data +
TX- Out 2 Transmit Data –
RX+ In 3 Receive Data +
RX- In 6 Receive Data –
Not Used 4 Terminated
Not Used 5 Terminated
Not Used 7 Terminated
Not Used 8 Terminated
SHIELD Chassis Ground

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 Dimensions
Protocol Support
The dimensions of the XPort module are shown in
The XPort module uses Internet Protocol (IP) for
the following drawings:
network communications and Transmission Control
Protocol (TCP) to assure that no data is lost or 18.25 [0.719]
FRONT
duplicated, and that everything sent arrives 16.25 [0.640]
VIEW
correctly at the target. DIMS = mm (in)
11.55 [0.455]

Other supported protocols are listed below: 7.15 [0.281]

• ARP, UDP, TCP, ICMP, Telnet, TFTP, AutoIP, LEFT

LED
RIGHT
LED
DHCP, HTTP, and SNMP for network
communications. CONTACT 8 CONTACT 1
14.50 [0.571]
• TCP, UDP, and Telnet for connections to 5.85 [0.230]
4.03 [0.158]

the serial port. 13.50 [0.531]

• TFTP for firmware updates.
• IP for addressing, routing, and data block SHIELD TAB

handling over the network. 1.27 [0.050]

• User Datagram Protocol (UDP) for typical datagram TOLERANCE 0.40 [0.016] 3.30 [0.130] 1.85 [0.073]
.XX+/-0.20[0.008]
SHIELD TAB
applications in which devices interact with other 3.25 [0.128]

devices without maintaining a point-to-point

1.00 [0.039]
connection. 33.90 [1.335]
* For a complete discussion of protocol support, see
the XPort user manual for the XPort embedded INTERFACE
device server. PINS
FRONT
SHIELD 0.60 [0.024]
GROUND
LEDs
The device contains two bi-color LEDs built into the SHIELD TAB
front of the XPort connector. (See dimension 0.35 [0.014]
drawing for location.) 10.84 [0.427] 2.54 [0.100] 3.20 [0.126]

TOLERANCE
Link LED (Left Side) Activity LED (Right Side) .XX+/-0.20[0.008]
6.35 [0.250]

Color Meaning Color Meaning 11.90 [0.468] DIMS = mm (in)

Off No Link Off No Activity

Amber 10 Mbps Amber Half-Duplex OEM License Agreement
Green 100 Mbps Green Full-Duplex With the purchase of an XPort module, the OEM
agrees to terms and conditions of an OEM License
Agreement whereby Lantronix grants to the OEM
Recommended PC Board Layout (subject to the complete terms and conditions of
the OEM License Agreement) a limited, non-
The hole pattern and mounting dimensions for the exclusive, non-transferable, royalty-free, revocable
XPort unit are shown in the following drawing: license to (i) use the software in object code form
solely for OEM’s use, without any modification, on
O 0.90 O
[ 0.035] SHIELD TAB
O 1.60[ 0.063]
the XPort embedded device server, or for OEM’s
O 3.25 O
[ 0.128]
internal use in the development and integration of
1.27 [0.050]
the XPort unit with OEM’s products, (ii) market or
16.05 8
[0.632] FRONT 7 sublicense the software as a part of a combination
2.54 [0.100]
12.30 DIMS = mm (in) 3.58 [0.141]
of the XPort unit with OEM’s products, and (iii)
[0.484]
2
reproduce and distribute the software in object
1 code form only.
10.84 [0.427]
2.54 [0.100] The foregoing is a summary of the OEM License
TOLERANCE 6.35 [0.250]
Agreement and is not intended to be a complete
.XX+/-0.05[0.002]
11.90 [0.468]
substitute for the OEM License Agreement.
Additional terms and conditions apply. The full
For proper heat dissipation, the PCB should have OEM License Agreement is available from
approximately 1 square inch of copper attached Lantronix.
to the shield tabs. The shield tabs are an
important source of heat sinking for the device.
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XPort Technical Data
Category Description
CPU, Memory Lantronix DSTni EX 186 CPU, 256 KB zero wait state SRAM 512 KB Flash, 16 KB Boot ROM
Firmware Upgradeable via TFTP and serial port
Reset Circuit Internal 200ms power-up reset pulse. Power-drop reset triggered at 2.6V. External reset input causes an internal
200 ms reset.
Serial Interface CMOS (Asynchronous) 3.3V-level signals. Rate is software selectable (300 bps to 921600 bps)
Serial Line Formats 7 or 8 data bits, 1-2 Stop bits, Parity: odd, even, none
Modem Control DTR/DCD, CTS, RTS
Flow Control XON/XOFF (software), CTS/RTS (hardware), none
Programmable I/O 3 PIO pins (software selectable) sink or source 4mA max.
Network Interface RJ45 Ethernet 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX (auto-sensing)
Compatibility Ethernet: Version 2.0/IEEE 802.3
Protocols Supported ARP, UDP/IP, TCP/IP, Telnet, ICMP, SNMP, DHCP, BOOTP, TFTP, Auto IP, and HTTP
LEDs 10BASE-T & 100BASE-TX Link Activity, Full/half duplex. Software generated status & diagnostic signals can
optionally drive external LEDs through CP1 & CP3 (see Int. Guide).
Management Internal web server, SNMP, Serial login, Telnet login
Security Password protection, locking features, optional Rijndael 128-, 192-, or 256-bit encryption
Internal Web Server Serves web pages
Storage capacity: 384 KB
Weight 9.6 grams (0.34 oz)
Material Metal shell, thermoplastic case
Temperature Extended Temp RoHS product: -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to 185°F)
Storage range: -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to 185°F)
Relative Humidity Operating: 5% to 95% non-condensing
Shock/Vibration Non-operational shock: 500 g's, Non-operational vibration: 20 g's
Warranty 2-year limited warranty
Included Software Windows based DeviceInstaller configuration software & Windows based Com Port Redirector
Supported Windows OS
• x86 based Platforms: XP/2003 Server/Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8/2008 Server
• x64 based Platforms: Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8/2008 Server
Emissions FCC Part 15 Subpart B
Industry Canada ICES-003 Issue 4 February 2004
CISPR 22: 2005 Information Technology Equipment
VCCI V-3/200904
AS/NZS CISPR 22: 2006
EN 55022: 2006 +A1:2007
EN 61000-3-2:2006
EN 61000-3-3: 2008
Immunity EN 55024: 1998 +A1: 2001 +A2: 2003
EN 61000-4-2: 1995 + A2: 2001
EN 61000-4-3: 2006 + A1: 2008
EN 61000-4-4: 2004
EN 61000-4-5: 2006
EN 61000-4-6: 2007
EN 61000-4-8: 1994 + A1:2001
EN 61000-4-11: 2004

Recommended Operating Conditions

Parameter Symbol Min Typical Max Units
Supply Voltage VCC 3.14 3.3 3.46 Vdc
Supply Voltage Ripples VCC PP 2.0 %
Power Reset Threshold 2.7 Vdc
RESET Pin Input Low Voltage VRES IL 0.36 Vdc
RESET Pin Input High Voltage VRES IL 2.0 3.46 Vdc
CPx, RX Input Low Voltage VCP_IL 0.8 Vdc
CPx, RX Input High Voltage VCP_IH 2.0 5.5 Vdc
CPx, TX Output Low Voltage VCP OL 0.4 Vdc
CPx, TX Output High Voltage VCP OH 2.4 Vdc
Input Leakage Current II 1 µA
Supply Current (idle)@ 48 MHz ICC 119 mA
Supply Current (10BASE-T activity)@ 48 MHz ICC 224 mA
Supply Current (10BASE-T activity)@ 88 MHz ICC 267 mA
Supply Current (100BASE-T activity)@ 48 MHz ICC 190 mA
Supply Current (100BASE-T activity)@ 88 MHz lCC 233 mA

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Development Kit
Block Diagram
Introduction
A development kit for the XPort embedded device JP4
D2
PWR +5
TP8 TP9
server is available to provide a simple, quick, and PIO LED
VDC
cost-effective way to evaluate the XPort unit. Use IN
3.3V
the development kit to integrate the XPort module POWER
J1

to your product design, and give your newly RTS

DTR
networked product a test drive. CTS/DCD

LEDs
Features of the Development Kit TP13
TP11

• Complete, ready to use XPort unit and SLOW

TMR
DB-9F
supporting evaluation board RXD/TXD RS232
XPort
• +5VDC Universal Power Supply DTR, CTS

• PLD RTS, DCD

RS-232 cable, DB9M/F RESET PADS

• CAT5e UTP RJ45M/M Ethernet cable RESET DIP JP3

• Serial adapter, 25-pin to 9-pin SWITCH SWITCH PLD HEADER
SW2 SW1

Features of the Evaluation Board

The evaluation board for the XPort unit includes an
XPort module integrated with the following features:
• RS-232 (DCE) serial interface
• DIP switch configuration
• LED indication for power, RS-232 transmit /
receive and PIO status
• Reset circuit with pushbutton
• Header connector for the PIO signals CP1,
CP2, and CP3
• Test points to monitor the XPort unit’s serial
interface signals
• Timer

Ordering Information
XPort XE XP1001000-05R Standard XPort module Min. order: 50 units
XPort SE XP1002000-05R Standard XPort module with Min. order: 50 units
256-bit AES encryption
XPort SE SMPL XP100200S-05R XPort Sample with encryption One XPort module enclosed
XPort Dev. Kit XP10010NMK-01 XPort Development Kit with
encryption
XP1002000-05R

For details contact your local Lantronix representative or Lantronix directly:

Asia Pacific Region via e-mail at AsiaPacific_sales@lantronix.com
Europe via e-mail at eu_sales@lantronix.com
Japan via e-mail at japan_sales@lantronix.com
United States via e-mail at sales@lantronix.com or call OEM sales support at 800-526-8764

©2014 Lantronix, Inc. All rights reserved. Lantronix, XPort, with its patented technology (US Patents 6,881,096, 7,018,242;
8,010,789; 8,788,814;), and DSTni are registered trademarks and DeviceInstaller is a trademark of Lantronix, Inc. All other
trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Specifications subject to change without notice. All rights reserved.

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