LabServer: The ELN Suite, Running in Your Lab
A self-contained appliance that brings the full platform to your local network for instrument integration and data sovereignty.
100%
On-Premises Data Storage
Zero
Cloud Dependencies
24/7
Air-Gapped Operation
Direct
Instrument Connectivity
What LabServer Does
LabServer puts the complete ELN Suite on a physical appliance inside your facility. Your team gets the same electronic lab notebook, inventory management, workflow tools, and reporting capabilities as the cloud version, but everything runs on your local network under your direct control.
For labs with strict data sovereignty requirements, direct instrument integration needs, or restricted network environments, LabServer provides a deployment path that keeps every byte of data within your walls.
Self-Contained Server Appliance
LabServer is a complete, pre-configured appliance that connects to your local network and runs the full ELN Suite. There is no cloud dependency for day-to-day operations. Every application, every workflow, and every piece of data lives on hardware in your facility.
All Data Stored Locally
Experiments, documents, instrument files, and audit trails are stored on the LabServer appliance itself. Your data never leaves your building unless you choose to send it. This satisfies the strictest data sovereignty and data residency requirements.
Direct Instrument Connectivity
Connect lab instruments directly to LabServer over your local network using standard protocols. Data flows from instruments to your ELN without passing through external networks, reducing latency and eliminating external exposure of raw instrument output.
Air-Gapped and Hybrid Operation
LabServer operates fully in air-gapped environments with no internet connection required. For labs that prefer a hybrid approach, LabServer can optionally sync with ELabELN Cloud for offsite backup or cross-site collaboration.
How LabServer Works
LabServer is designed to be straightforward to deploy and operate. The LabLynx team handles the initial configuration, and your IT staff connects it to your network. From that point forward, your team accesses the ELN Suite through a standard web browser.
Provisioned by LabLynx
The LabLynx team configures your LabServer appliance before it arrives. Software is pre-installed, security settings are applied, and your initial user accounts are ready. Deployment is a matter of connecting the appliance to your network.
Connects to Your Local Network
LabServer joins your existing lab network like any other device. Your team accesses the ELN Suite through a web browser on their workstations, tablets, or laptops. No special client software is needed beyond a modern browser.
Instrument Connections via Standard Protocols
Instruments that support FTP, network file shares, or API connections can push data directly to LabServer. The appliance acts as a local data collection point, organizing incoming files and making them available inside the ELN immediately.
Managed Updates and Local Backup
The LabLynx team provides update packages that can be applied on your schedule. Backups run locally to storage you control, and the update process is designed to work in both connected and air-gapped environments.
When You Need LabServer
LabServer is the right choice for labs where data must stay on-site, instruments need direct local connections, or networks are restricted or fully air-gapped.
Data Sovereignty
Direct Instrument Connections
Air-Gapped Networks
Physical Hardware Control
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about deploying and operating LabServer in your facility.
Does LabServer require an internet connection to operate?
No. LabServer is designed to operate fully in air-gapped environments with no internet connection. All ELN Suite functionality runs locally on the appliance. An internet connection is only needed if you choose to enable optional cloud sync for offsite backup or cross-site collaboration.
How is LabServer different from the cloud-hosted ELN Suite?
LabServer provides the same full ELN Suite capabilities as the cloud version, but everything runs on a physical appliance inside your facility. Your data stays on hardware you physically control. The main advantage is complete data sovereignty and direct instrument connectivity over your local network.
What instruments can connect to LabServer?
Any instrument that supports FTP, network file shares, SFTP, or API-based data export can push data directly to LabServer over your local network. This includes most modern HPLC, mass spectrometry, chromatography, and other analytical instruments from major manufacturers.
How are software updates handled on an air-gapped LabServer?
The LabLynx team provides update packages that can be transferred to the appliance via USB or secure file transfer. Updates are applied on your schedule, and the process is designed to work in both connected and fully air-gapped environments without disrupting ongoing work.
Can LabServer sync with ELabELN Cloud for multi-site collaboration?
Yes. LabServer supports an optional hybrid mode where selected data can sync with ELabELN Cloud for offsite backup or cross-site collaboration. You maintain full control over what data is synced and what stays local. This is entirely optional and not required for operation.
What IT infrastructure is needed to deploy LabServer?
LabServer requires a standard Ethernet network connection and a power outlet. The appliance arrives pre-configured by LabLynx with all software installed and security settings applied. Your IT team simply connects it to the network. Users access the ELN through any modern web browser.
Bring the ELN Suite to your lab
LabServer delivers the full platform on a local appliance with direct instrument connectivity and complete data sovereignty.