Comtrol RocketPort, User Manual

RocketPort Universal PCI User Guide

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Overview

Product Overview

The RocketPort Universal PCI series multiport serial card fits into the PCI slot of 
a personal computer, and uses a 36 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 Universal PCI series uses Comtrol Application Specific Integrated 
Circuit (ASIC) technology to replace most hardware functionality to minimize 
components, including:

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The processor

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A serial controller

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Bus interface logic and other miscellaneous logic

You can install up to four RocketPort Universal PCI cards in one computer, 
providing a maximum of 128 additional serial ports. The PC must comply with the 
PCI 2.2 specification or greater.

Supported Models

The RocketPort Universal PCI family consists of the following models:

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4-Port adapters with the following interface options:

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Quadcable (fanout cable) with DB9 or DB25 connectors

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RJ45 connectors built into the edge of the card

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8-Port adapters with the following interface options:

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Octacable (fanout cable) with DB9, DB25, or RJ45 connectors

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RJ11 connectors built into the edge of the card

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Panel mount RS-232 interface box with DB25F connectors

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Panel mount RS-232/422 interface box with DB25F connectors

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Panel mount RS-232/422 Surge interface box with DB25M connectors

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16-Port adapter with the following interface options:

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Panel mount RS-232 interface box with sixteen DB25F connectors

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Panel mount RS-232/422 interface box with sixteen DB25F connectors

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Panel mount RS-232/422 Surge interface box with sixteen DB25M 
connectors

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Rack mount RS-232 interface box with sixteen RJ45 connectors

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Rack mount RS-422 interface box with sixteen RJ45 connectors

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32-Port adapter with the following interface options:

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Panel mount RS-232 interface box with sixteen DB25F connectors

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Panel mount RS-232/422 interface box with sixteen DB25F connectors

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Panel mount RS-232/422 Surge interface box with sixteen DB25M 
connectors

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Rack mount RS-232 interface box with sixteen RJ45 connectors