Comtrol RocketPort Universal PCI - Manual (Page 5)

RocketPort Universal PCI User Guide: 2000284 Rev. G Overview - 5
Overview
Product Overview
The RocketPort Universal PCI series multiport serial card fits into the PCI slot of
a personal computer, and uses a 36 MHz processor that is specifically designed to
process asynchronous serial communications.
It supports 3.3 and 5.0 volt PCI bus architecture and is compatible with 32- and
64-bit PCI slots.
The RocketPort Universal PCI 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 Universal PCI cards in one computer,
providing a maximum of 128 additional serial ports. The PC must comply with the
PCI 2.2 specification or greater.
Supported Models
The RocketPort Universal PCI family consists of the following models:
• 4-Port adapters with the following interface options:
- Quadcable (fanout cable) with DB9 or DB25 connectors
- RJ45 connectors built into the edge of the card
• 8-Port adapters with the following interface options:
- Octacable (fanout cable) with DB9, DB25, or RJ45 connectors
- RJ11 connectors built into the edge of the card
- Panel mount RS-232 interface box with DB25F connectors
- Panel mount RS-232/422 interface box with DB25F connectors
- Panel mount RS-232/422 Surge interface box with DB25M connectors
• 16-Port adapter with the following interface options:
- Panel mount RS-232 interface box with sixteen DB25F connectors
- Panel mount RS-232/422 interface box with sixteen DB25F connectors
- Panel mount RS-232/422 Surge interface box with sixteen DB25M
connectors
- Rack mount RS-232 interface box with sixteen RJ45 connectors
- Rack mount RS-422 interface box with sixteen RJ45 connectors
• 32-Port adapter with the following interface options:
- Panel mount RS-232 interface box with sixteen DB25F connectors
- Panel mount RS-232/422 interface box with sixteen DB25F connectors
- Panel mount RS-232/422 Surge interface box with sixteen DB25M
connectors
- Rack mount RS-232 interface box with sixteen RJ45 connectors