RocketPort® Universal PCI 8-Port

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Part Number 99365-0

The RocketPort uPCI 8-Port Low Profile serial port expansion card is compatible with all current 3.3 and 5.0 Volt PCI bus architectures. It's halfheight design enables it to be used in both standard or low profile servers. It provides eight "native" serial ports utilizing a single 32- or 64-bit PCI card slot. Several external serial interface modules are available sold separately that support RS-232 or RS-422 serial communications at speeds up to 230 Kbps. Individual serial ports on the same interface can be configured for either RS-232 or RS-422 communication. External interfaces with additional surge protection are also available. RocketPort products are designed with larger transmit-and-receive buffers than those available in a standard 16550 UART found in standard 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
RS-232, RS-422, and surge protected DB25 interfaces available—delivers more options and enhanced compatibility
Half-height design—allows installation in standard or low profile servers
On-board dedicated 44MHz RISC processor—minimizes "host" CPU utilization
Transmit buffer 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

RocketPort uPCI Connectivity

System Specifications

Hardware
Maximum Cards/System	4
Bus Interface Specification	PCI PCI-X COMPATIBLE
Board Dimensions	4.7" x 2.5"
Product Weight	8.5 oz

Electrical Specifications
Device
Current Consumption
+5VDC	231 mA
+12VDC	110 mA
-12VDC	160 mA
Power Consumption (maximum)	4.5 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	15.0 BTU/Hr
MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures)	32.1 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
Packaged Shipping Weight	1.0 lbs
Package Dimensions	9.125" x 3" x 6.9375"
UPC Code	7-56727-99365-0

Device Drivers
	FreeBSD 4 FreeBSD 5 Linux Microsoft^® Windows NT^® 4.0 Microsoft^® Windows Server^® 2003 Microsoft^® Windows^® 2000 Microsoft^® Windows^® 98 Microsoft^® Windows^® ME Microsoft^® Windows^® XP QNX^® 4.X QNX^® 6.X SCO OpenServer™ 5

Regulatory Approvals
Emissions	Canadian EMC requirements ICES-003: 1997 CISPR-22: 1997 European Standard EN55022: Amendment A1 IEC1000-3-2/EN61000-3-2 Harmonic IEC1000-3-3/EN61000-3-3 Flicker FCC Part 15 Subpart B: Class B limit AS/NZS-3548
Immunity	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

Dimensional Diagram

Interface required for this product

RocketPort 4-Port RS-232/422 Interface Part Number: 99405-3 Uses DB25F Connections RoHS Compliant Products that use this interface.	$199.00 Shop Now

RocketPort 8-Port RS-232/422 Interface Part Number: 99370-4 Uses DB25F Connections RoHS Compliant Products that use this interface.	$369.00 Shop Now

RocketPort 8-Port RS-232 Interface Part Number: 99375-9 Uses DB25F Connections RoHS Compliant Products that use this interface.	$319.00 Shop Now

RocketPort 8-Port RS-232/422 Surge Interface Part Number: 99385-8 Uses DB25M Connections RoHS Compliant Products that use this interface.	$469.00 Shop Now

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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.