Cyclades-TS100 terminal servers use their PowerPC dual CPUs to transfer data from their 10/100BT Ethernet interface to their RS-232/RS-485 (software selectable) serial interface and vice versa, enabling communication between the serial device and the network. All Cyclades branch office management solutions support SSHv2 (Secure Shell) for a high degree of security in data connections. Unlike other terminal server equipment designed with proprietary software technologies, Cyclades-TS100 terminal servers leverage embedded Linux and other Open Source software. Users have the flexibility and power to customize their operation, modifying or adding features as needed. Cyclades branch office management solution has all the power and functionality necessary to take network connectivity to the next level.