The RocketPort uPCI 32-Port expansion card is compatible with all current 3.3 and 5.0 volt PCI bus architectures. It provides thirty-two "native" serial ports utilizing a single PCI card slot and an external serial interface module 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 transmit and 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.

Highlights

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