Gemini Express Mode Star Hubs for AS400 and S/3X

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Gemini Express Star Hub for IBM i5, iSeries AS/400 and S/3X

Intelligent 5250 Express Mode Star Hubs for AS/400 and S/3X For Category 5 Cable Installations

	Proven interoperability with 5250 compatibles
	Standards-based 5250 “Star” hub distribution allows greater flexibility for adds, moves, and changes
	High reliability digital design
	Supports new IBM 5250 Express protocol - up to 400% throughput enhancement
	Uses LAN cabling system - simple migration
	IBM AS/400™ Advanced Series compatible
	Advanced noise filtering and signal conditioning allows the use of poorer grade cabling systems
	Automatic data rate detection
	Polarity insensitive as long as host and device polarities are the same.
	Protocol transparent design ensures future 5250 compatibility
	Meets or exceeds EIA/TIA wiring recommendations

Decision Data continues to show its design leadership and commitment to its AS/400 customers by announcing the Gemini Express Dual Active Star Hub. The Gemini Express (Hub) will fully support the new line speed (2Mbps) and throughput performance increases (up to 4 times faster!) available on the latest IBM AS/400e products. The use of the Gemini Express Hub ensures protection against immediate and future performance bottlenecks caused by standard single-speed hubs in the AS/400 physical-wiring infrastructure. The Gemini Express Star Hub transparently supports ALL new features and performance gains available on the new IBM AS/400e Advanced Series Controllers and the new 5250 Express Emulation adapters, such as TCP/IP over 5250. The Gemini Express Hub has 2 Host Ports supporting 14 Device Ports available with either R-J11 or RJ-45 connectors. Other features include Advanced Noise Filtering, LED Port Diagnostics, Configurable UTP Pin Assignments, and a Field Replaceable wide-ranging Power Supply.

Specifications

Gemini Express Hub

	Host Ports/Device Ports: 2/14
	Data Rate: ALL IBM 5250 protocol rates
	Nominal input impedance: 100 ohms
	Interface: RJ11 or RJ45
	Active Pair: Configurable

Distances

	Controller to GEMINI Hub: Up to 2000 ft.
	GEMINI Hub to Device: Up to 2200 ft.
	Diagnostic LED’s Power, host / device port activity & mode.

Power

100-240 VAC to +5VDC external power supply

Temperature

	Operating: 0 to 40 C
	Storage: 0 to 85 C
	Humidity: 95% non-condensing

Dimensions

19" X 8.75" X 1.75" (1U)

Warranty

Three years

Ordering Information

Part No.	Description
301-2305-01	Express star with RJ11 ports
301-2305-02	Express star with RJ45 ports
301-2305-021	Gemini Express Active Hub, 2 ports, RJ45 and 16 baluns

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Gemini Express Star Hub (HUB-001-ExpStarHub.pdf)

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Gemini Express Star Hub for IBM i5, iSeries AS/400 and S/3X

Intelligent 5250 Express Mode Star Hubs for AS/400 and S/3X For Category 5 Cable Installations