Chapter 1 • • Introduction
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1.2 Features and SpecificationsFeatures
vASIC-designed control board, compact size
vNo switch, no jumper - easy configurable by software
vI/O mapped architecture - no shared memory wasted
vLow host CPU overhead
vRISC-based Async Concentrator
vRack mountable - industry standard 19" rack
vHigh speed - up to 460.8K bps each port
vReliable - 16550C UART with on-chip flow control, no data loss
vMore serial ports - 256 ports per board, 1024 per system
vLonger distance - terminals/devices can be located 1000m away
vSuitable for large-scale or distributed application - terminals/devices can
be located at different places or buildings
vEase of use - menu-driven utilities help ease the configuration, monitoring
and diagnostics
vEasy upgrade - firmware downloading
vSupports popular OSs - DOS and SCO UNIX/OpenServer
Specifications
The C360 SuperPort System consists of a PC Control Board and 1 to 16 Async
Concentrator(s). The Control Board and Async Concentrator(s) are linked
with Ethernet cable. The default shipment of Ethernet cable is 10BASE-2 with
T-type connectors and Terminators. If 10BASE-T cabling is desired, a Hub
and necessary 10BASE-T cables are required and should be prepared by the
user.
System
v16 to 256 serial ports per Control Board
vUp to four Control Boards per PC system