RocketPort Universal PCI 32-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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32-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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Support for 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
99356-8

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

RocketPort uPCI 32-Port
The RocketPort uPCI 32-Port serial expansion card is compatible with
all current 3.3 and 5.0 Volt PCI bus architectures. It provides 32 “native”
serial ports utilizing a single 32- or 64-bit PCI card slot and an external
serial interface module sold separately that supports RS-232 or RS-422
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 serial communication. External interfaces 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.