RocketPort Universal PCI 16-Port0 pages

HIGHLIGHTS
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RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC compliant

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Universal PCI design supporting
3.3 and 5.0 Volt bus architectures ensures compatibility with all current
PCI bus architectures

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I/O mapping capabilities - simplifies
installation, eliminates memory
conflicts, and enables plug-and-play
compatibility

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16-port serial expansion utilizing a
single PCI slot - delivers large scale
serial port expansion

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Standard IT rackmount RJ45 and
surge protected DB25 interfaces
available - provides compatibility with
existing rackmount equipment and
harsh environments

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On-board dedicated 36MHz RISC
processor - minimizes “host” CPU
utilization

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RS-232 and RS-422 interfaces on
each port - provides more options and
enhanced compatibility

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Transmit buffers 16 times larger, and
receive buffers 64 times larger than a
16550 UART - helps ensure smooth,
efficient data transfer

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Part Number
99355-1

Robust driver support - enables card
to work seamlessly with popular
operating systems

RocketPort uPCI 16-Port
The RocketPort uPCI 16-Port serial expansion card is compatible
with all current 3.3 and 5.0 Volt PCI bus architectures. It provides 16
“native” serial ports utilizing a single PCI card slot and an external serial
interface module available sold separately that supports RS-232 or RS422 serial communications at speeds up to 230 Kbps. Individual serial
ports on the same interface module can be configured for either RS-232
or RS-422 communication. External interface modules with additional
surge protection are also available.

RocketPort products are designed with larger transmit-and-receive
buffers than those of a 16550 UART found in typical PC serial ports and
low-end serial cards, enabling them to handle the transmission of large
amounts of data reliably and efficiently. They also utilize an on-board
36MHz processor, minimizing host CPU utilization. RocketPort products
do not require the assignment of interrupts, simplifying installation and
eliminating conflicts with other server cards. Drivers are available for
popular operating systems. The product is fully compliant with the RoHS
directive 2002/95/EC.