Serial port naming conventions
Each serial port has three device nodes associated with it. Each node takes the form of a file which you can access from operating system utilities and user applications. Details of these nodes are shown in the next table.
Device name | Function | Description | Location |
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z1 | Normal communications port | Indicates normal | /dev/term |
| for local “tty” devices. | communications port |
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| behaviour. |
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Z1 | Modem port | Indicates that a port open will | /dev/term |
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| not complete unless DCD is |
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| present |
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z1p | Transparent print port. | Indicates that device should | /dev/term |
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| only be used for transparent |
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| print. |
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UltraPort Serial Adaptors User Guide | Chapter 2 Installing drivers and host cards |
Installing under SCO UnixWare | Page 65 |
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