Comtrol RocketPort INFINITY User Manual
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Overview
Product Overview
The RocketPort INFINITY is a high-speed in-server serial expansion card that is
RS-232/422/485 software-selectable for use in 3.3V universal PCI or PCI-X slots in
a host system. The RocketPort INFINITY was designed to support speeds up to
921Kbps (if connected, using fan-out cables) or 460.8Kbps (if using an interface
box).
The RocketPort INFINITY series uses Comtrol Application Specific Integrated
Circuit (ASIC) technology to replace most hardware functionality to minimize
components, including:
•
The processor
•
A serial controller
•
Bus interface logic and other miscellaneous logic
You can install up to four RocketPort INFINITY cards in one computer, providing
a maximum of 128 additional serial ports.
Before Installing the RocketPort INFINITY
If you are planning on installing the RocketPort INFINITY in a Windows system
make sure that you have located the device driver assembly to a location that is
available to the host system before installing the card in the host.
You can use the Software and Documentation CD to locate the latest device drivers
and documentation or use the files on the CD for your installation. Optionally, you
can use the links in the following table.
You may want to record the model and serial number of the RocketPort INFINITY
before installing the card in the event you need to call technical support.
Locating the Latest Drivers and Documentation
This table contains links the software and installation documentation. Optionally,
you can locate the latest device drivers, software, and installation documentation.
Software or
Document
Location
Device drivers
ftp://ftp.comtrol.com/html/rp_infinity_drivers.htm
Diagnostic and
Utilities
ftp://ftp.comtrol.com/html/rp_infinity_diag.htm
User Guides
ftp://ftp.comtrol.com/html/rp_infinity_docs.htm