RocketPort Universal PCI 16-Port

Part Number 99355-1

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 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 communication. External interface modules with additional surge protection are also available. RocketPort products are designed with larger transmitand- 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.

Highlights

RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC compliant
Universal PCI design supporting 3.3 and 5.0 Volt PCI bus architectures > ensures compatibility with all current PCI bus architectures
I/O mapping capabilities > simplifies installation, eliminates memory conflicts, and enables plug-and-play compatibility
16-port serial expansion utilizing a single PCI slot > delivers large scale serial port expansion
Standard IT rackmount RJ45 and surge protected DB25 interfaces available > provides compatibility with existing rackmount equipment and harsh environments
On-board dedicated 36MHz RISC processor > minimizes "host" CPU utilization
Support for RS-232 and RS-422 interfaces on each port > provides more options and enhanced compatibility
Transmit buffers 16 times larger, and receive buffers 64 times larger than a 16550 UART > helps ensure smooth, efficient data transfer
Robust driver support > enables card to work seamlessly with popular operating systems

System Specifications

Hardware
Maximum Cards/System	4
Bus Interface Specification	PCI PCI-X Compatible
Board Dimensions	7.25" x 4.25"
Product Weight	9.7 oz
Electrical Specifications
Device
Current Consumption
+5VDC	1250 mA
+12VDC	220 mA
Power Consumption (max)	8.9 W
Environmental Specifications
Air temperature
System On	0 to 40° C
System Off	-20 to 85° C
Operating Humidity (non-condensing)	5% to 95%
Altitude	0 to 10000 Feet
Heat Output	30.4 BTU/Hr
MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures)	22.8 Years
Serial Communications
Software Interfaces	Depends on Interface
Baud Rate	300 to 230.4Kbps
Receive Buffer	1024 bytes
Transmit Buffer	256 bytes
Device Driver Data Control
Data Bits	7 or 8
Parity	odd, even, or none
Stop Bits	1 or 2
Flow Control	Hardware & Software
Features
Manufacturer's Warranty	5 Years
Export Information
UPC Code	7-56727-99345-2
Packaged Shipping Weight	1.25 lbs
Package Dimensions	9.1" x 3" x 6.9"
Device Drivers
	FreeBSD 4 FreeBSD 5 QNX® 4.x QNX® 6.x Linux SCO OpenServer ™ 5 Microsoft® Windows NT® 4.0 Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Microsoft^® Windows^® 98 Microsoft^® Windows^® ME Microsoft® Windows Server® 2003 (32-bit & 64-bit) Microsoft® Windows® XP (32-bit & 64-bit) Microsoft® Windows Vista® (32-bit & 64-bit)
Regulatory Approvals
Emissions	European Standard EN55022: Amendement A1 IEC1000-3-2/EN61000-3-2 Harmonic IEC1000-3-3/EN61000-3-3 Flicker Canadian EMC Requirements ICES-003: 1997 CISPR-22: 1997 FCC Part 15 Subpart B: Class A limit AS/NZS-3548
Immunity	European Standard EN55024: 1998 IEC 1000-4-2/EN61000-4-2: ESD IEC 1000-4-3/EN61000-4-3: RF IEC 1000-4-4/EN61000-4-4: FAST TRANSIENT IEC 1000-4-5/EN61000-4-5: SURGE IEC 1000-4-6/EN61000-4-6: CONDUCTED DISTURBANCE IEC 1000-4-8/EN61000-4-8: MAGNETIC FIELD IEC 1000-4-11/EN61000-4-11: DIPS AND VOLTAGE VARIATIONS EMC Directive EMC Directive 89/336/EEC
Safety	IEC 60950/EN60950 (Listed) CSA C22.2 No. 60950/UL60950 Third Edition
Other	European Standard: 2002/95/EC Directive (RoHS)
Regulatory Approvals

Product Dimensions

Serial Connector Pin Assignments

RJ45 RS-232

RJ45 RS-422

DB25 Female RS-232

DB25 Female RS-422

DB25 Male RS-232

DB25 Male RS-422

Product Support and Service Information

Sales Support

Call +1.763.494.4100, or e-mail sales@comtrol.com

Technical Support

All Comtrol products come with easy-to-use documentation on a CD. For technical assistance, our U.S.-based technical support team is only a phone call away.

Call +1.763.494.4100, or submit your question online at http://www.comtrol.com/support/, or visit our forum at http://forum.comtrol.com/.

Warranty

Comtrol offers a 30-Day satisfaction guarantee and a 5-year limited warranty on all RocketPort Universal PCI family products! Extended Warranty Available.

Interface required for this product

RocketPort 16-Port RS-232/422 Interface Part Number: 99360-5 Uses DB25F Connections RoHS Compliant Products that use this interface.	$489.00 Shop Now

RocketPort 16-Port RS-232/422 Surge Interface RoHS Part Number: 99390-2 Uses DB25M Connections RoHS Compliant Products that use this interface.	$709.00 Shop Now

RocketPort 16-Port RS-232 Interface Part Number: 99395-7 Uses DB25F Connections RoHS Compliant Products that use this interface.	$439.00 Shop Now

RocketPort 16-Port RS-232 Rackmount Interface RoHS Part Number: 99410-7 RoHS Compliant Products that use this interface.	$599.00 Shop Now

RocketPort 16-Port RS-422 Rackmount Interface RoHS Part Number: 99420-6 RoHS Compliant Products that use this interface.	$749.00 Shop Now