Aurora's SPARC workstation and server communications controllers add 4 or 8 asynchronous serial ports to the network from one SBus slot. The cards provide two levels of connectivity:
ò the entry-level solution for building workgroups: ideal for linking data entry terminals, serial printers, modems, and specialized data collection and control devices to the network;
ò the high-speed solution for communications: designed with larger character buffers and integrated RISC processors, the SX series is optimized for high-speed modem and DSU connections and data feeds.
The cards extend the LAN across dial-up connections for high-speed remote access, Internet links, or remote LAN communications while freeing the host system for applications processing.
Features
ò Up to eight serial connections from a single SBus slot
ò Options for standard and high-performance communications
ò Baud rates to 115.2Kbps full-duplex, per line
ò On-board CD-2400 RISC processors
ò Up to 2048 byte DMA buffer per port
ò Hardware and software flow control
ò DB-25 and RJ-45 interface options
ò RS-232 standard; RS-422 and RS-485 options
ò Full-modem support
ò GUI setup under Solaris ADMINTOOL
ò Port-level configurable
ò Compatible with any SBus-based system
ò Supports SunOS and Solaris 2.x
ò Single command install
ò 1 Year warranty with extended maintenance options
Additional SX model features
ò Up to 115.2Kbps full-duplex per line
ò 2048 byte buffer per port
Configurations
401S 4 standard asynchronous serial ports
800S 8 standard asynchronous serial ports
401SX 4 high-performance asynchronous serial lines
800SX 8 high-performance asynchronous serial lines
