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RocketPort Universal PCI 8-Port

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.

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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

  • 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 60° 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

  • Supported InterfacesDepends on Interface
  • Baud Rate 30 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 10.25" x 2.6" x 7.5"

Device Drivers

  • FreeBSD 4
  • FreeBSD 5
  • QNX® 4.X
  • QNX® 6.X
  • Linux
  • SCO OpenServer™ 5
  • Microsoft® Windows® 7
  • Microsoft® Windows® 2008 Server
  • Microsoft® Windows® Vista
  • Microsoft® Windows Server® 2003
  • Microsoft® Windows® XP
  • Microsoft® Windows NT® 4.0 (Legacy)
  • Microsoft® Windows® 2000 (Legacy)

Regulatory Approvals

  • Emissions European Standard EN55022
    Canadian EMC requirements
    ICES-003
     CISPR-22
    FCC Part 15 Subpart B
    Class B limit
     AS/NZS-3548
  • 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

  • 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 8 Port Low Profile Device
  • Interface Cable
  • Low Profile Bracket
  • Documentation/Comtrol Driver CD

Product Support and Service Information

Part Number 99365-0

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 Universal PCI family products! Extended Warranty Available.