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The Aurora Aries Multiport PCI-bus asynchronous communications controlleris offered in an eight and sixteen port version enabling multiple serialdevices to be interfaced from one PCI-bus expansion slot. It supportsasynchronous data transfer rates up to 115.2 kbps, full duplex,simultaneously on all ports. It is ideal for connecting data entryterminals, instrumentation, analog and ISDN modem banks, and forapplications including Internet access, remote access, and real-time datafeeds. The Aries Multiport PCI-bus controller supports any SPARC(R)compatible system or personal computer with a PCI expansion bus, runningSolaris(R) or Solaris(R) x86 Rev. 2.5 or higher. It offers many benefitsover conventional Ethernet-based alternatives including higherthroughput, reduced LAN traffic, conservation of CPU resources, easierinstallation and administration, and substantial cost savings.Throughput ratings you can rely on Aurora conservatively rates thethroughput of its products based on all lines simultaneously driven, fullduplex. Some competitors may rate their products based on maximum speedthrough one port, or at half duplex. Don't be fooled. Interface optionsThe Aries Multiport high-speed asynchronous controller supports the RS-232 interface and is available with either DB-25 or RJ-45 connectors. RS-422 or RS-485 with DB-25 connectors is optionally available, in four portincrements. High performance and reliability On-board RISC processorsoff-load communications processing from the host CPU. FIFO data buffersassure data integrity by maintaining consistent throughput on all ports.On-board flow control On-board hardware and software flow controlprocessing provides immediate response to system requests withoutrequiring host system intervention. High quality device drivers Hardwareis only as efficient as the software that governs its operation. Auroradevice drivers have been designed from the ground up to take advantage ofthe unique feat from the ground up to take advantage of the uniquefeatures of the Solaris(R) environment. They have been preciselyengineered to assure efficient I/O processing, flow control, and resourcemanagement. General-purpose device drivers are no match. Easy setup andadministration Aurora products install in minutes instead of hours ordays. Configuration is accomplished using the same easy-to-use Sun(TM)system administration tools used to configure the native ports of aSolaris(R) system.
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Aurora Technologies, Inc.
176 Second Ave
Waltham, MA 02154
USA
Phone: (617) 290-4800
Fax: (617) 290-4844