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RocketPort Plus uPCI Octa DB9

Part Number 99426-8

The Comtrol RocketPort Plus uPCI Octa/DB9 serial port expansion card provides eight "native" serial ports utilizing a single PCI card slot and is compatible with all current 3.3 and 5.0 Volt PCI bus architectures. The DB9 serial ports support RS-232 serial communications at speeds up to 921 Kbps. Every RocketPort serial card features the high-performance RocketPort ASIC chip, consisting of a dedicated 44MHz processor that minimizes host CPU utilization and larger transmit-and-receive buffers than those of 16550 UART chips used in standard PC serial ports and low-end serial cards. RocketPort ASIC technology enables these cards to outperform other serial expansion cards by handling the transmission of large amounts of data more reliably and efficiently. Additionally, RocketPort products do not require the assignment of interrupts, simplifying installation and eliminating conflicts with other server cards. The product is fully compliant with the European 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 plub-and-play compatibility
  • Multiport serial expansion using a single slot – maximizes host expansion capabilities; adds additional COM ports using only one slot
  • On-board dedicated 44MHz RISC processor – minimizes "host" CPU utilization
  • RS-232 communications support – enables transmit-and-receive speeds up to 921 Kbps
  • Fan-out cable – provides cost-effective, compact, and flexible serial connections
  • 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

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System Specifications

Hardware

  • Maximum Cards/System 4
  • Bus Interface Specification PCI PCI-X COMPATIBLE
  • Board Dimensions 6.3" x 4.0"
  • Product Weight 21.9 oz

Electrical Specifications

  • Current Consumption +5VDC 310 mA
  • Power Consumption (maximum) 1.6 W
  • ESD Surge Protection Provides minimum of 25KV for a duration of 10ns @ 400A.

Environmental Specifications

  • Air temperature
    • System On 0 to 60° C
    • System Off -20 to 85° C
  • Operating Humidity (non-condensing) 5% to 95%
  • Altitude 0 to 10000 Feet
  • Heat Output 5.3 BTU/Hr
  • MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) 39.8 Years

Serial Communications

  • Supported Interfaces RS-232
  • Baud Rate 200 to 921.6Kbps
    • 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 or Software
  • Ring Indicator Yes

Features

  • Manufacturer's Warranty 5 Years

Export Information

  • Packaged Shipping Weight 2.64 lbs
  • Package Dimensions 16.25" x 3.25" x 9.5"
  • UPC Code 7-56727-99426-8

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
  • Microsoft® Windows® 2008 Server
  • Microsoft® Windows® 7
  • QNX® 4.X
  • QNX® 6.X
  • SCO OpenServer™ 5

Regulatory Approvals

  • Emissions Canadian EMC requirements
    ICES-003
     CISPR-22
    AS/NZS CISPR-22 European Standard EN55022 FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B limit
  • Immunity European Standard EN55024
    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
  • Safety IEC 60950/EN60950
    CSA C22.2 No. 60950/UL60950 Third Edition
  • Other Regulatory Approvals

  • RocketPort Plus uPCI Octa DB9 Device
  • DB9M Octa Cable
  • Loopback Plug
  • Documentation/Comtrol Driver CD

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, or visit our forum .

Warranty

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