Comtrol RocketPort Plus Universal PCI - Manual (Page 5)

RocketPort Plus Universal PCI User Guide: 2000369 Rev. C Overview - 5
Overview
Product Overview
The RocketPort Plus Universal PCI series multiport serial card fits into the PCI
slot of a personal computer, and uses a 43 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 Plus Universal PCI card supports
communications speeds up to 921,600 baud.
The RocketPort Plus 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 Plus Universal PCI cards in one computer,
providing a maximum of 32 additional serial ports. The PC must comply with the
PCI 2.2 specification or greater.
Supported Models
The RocketPort Plus Universal PCI family consists of the following models:
• Quadcable (fanout cable) with four DB9M or DB25M connectors
• Octacable (fanout cable) with eight DB9M, DB25M, or RJ45 connectors
Before Installing the RocketPort Plus Universal PCI
If you are planning on installing the RocketPort Plus Universal PCI in a Windows
system make sure that you have placed 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. Optionally, you can use the links in the following subsection.
You may want to record the model and serial number of the RocketPort Plus
Universal PCI before installing the card in the event you need to call technical
support.