Product Overview12 AXIS 5570e User’s ManualPrint Server Features and BenefitsReliability The Axis Network Print Server print server provides high performanceand reliability combined with low power consumption. The electroniccircuits are based on the AXIS ETRAX 100LX chip, which comprises anintegrated 32 bit RISC processor and associated network controllers.Flexibility In the IBM Mainframe and AS/400 environment, the Axis Network PrintServer can emulate IBM twinax and coax print and control functionality.This means that the Axis Network Print Server can effectively replacecoax/twinax attached printers and control units on the LAN.It supports printing in all the major computer systems and environments,including five different print methods in the TCP/IP environment. Theintegrated IPP (Internet Printing Protocol) function allows for printingfrom LAN to LAN via a WAN, such as the Internet.Speed The AXIS ETRAX 100LX chip has been specifically designed for LANproducts. It supports data transfer rates of up to 200 Mbit/s (100 MbitEthernet full duplex). High speed Centronics communication such as ECP,Hewlett-Packard Fast Mode, High Speed and IBM Fast Byte is supported.Easy to Install The print server installs, operates and is managed in a reliable and easyfashion.Security You can assign a password to restrict login and printer access. It is alsopossible to disable protocols and to configure a secure mode (https). See“Enabling Secure Web Services — SSL/TLS” on page 163.Monitoring The internal print server Web pages and AXIS ThinWizard (3.04 and up)allow you to continuously monitor printer status. The Web pages are usedto monitor single Axis units while AXIS ThinWizard can be used tomonitor multiple Axis units. Integrity of your printing is also monitoredvia interactive communication with the IBM host.The AXIS 5570e additionally supports SNMP for remote monitoring.Futureproof The firmware stored in the print server Flash memory can be upgradedover the network. This allows you to quickly update and enhance itsoperational features when new print server software becomes available.See “Upgrading the Firmware” on page 169.NetWare PacketSignatureThe print server supports NetWare Packet Signature Level 1, 2, 3, whichprotects servers and clients using the NetWare Core Protocol services.NCP packet signature prevents packet forgery by requiring the server andthe client to sign each NCP packet. See your Novell NetWaredocumentation for detailed information.
