UltraPort Serial Adaptors User Guide
About the UltraPort, UltraPort SI, and UltraPort Express Serial Adaptor cards
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Chapter 1 Introduction
About the UltraPort, UltraPort SI, and UltraPort Express Serial Adaptor cards
The UltraPort Serial Adaptor cards are multi-port cards which provide extra serial ports for
EIA-232, EIA-422 and EIA-485 peripherals. These cards plug into your PC servers and
provide 1,2, 4, 8 or 16 high speed ports suitable for remote access, data collection, point of
sale or any other EIA-232, EIA-422, or EIA-485 applications.
You use the UltraPort, UltraPort SI, and UltraPort Express serial adaptor cards when you
want a robust entry level solution for the small office or point of sale applications. Typically
you use UltraPort, UltraPort SI, and UltraPort Express serial adaptor cards because you
want to add extra serial ports to an existing computer system rather than replacing it with the
considerable cost that entails. Higher data rates and ESD protection in the UltraPort,
UltraPort SI, and UltraPort Express serial adaptor cards make it suitable for any modem or
ISDN TA application.
Note
To use the Ultr a Port, UltraPort SI, or UltraPort Express serial adaptor cards you must first
install the card, and then install the drivers supplied with the card. You can now configure
each card as required prior to mechanical installation. The in stallation procedure varies for
different operating systems. Please read Before you start on page 17 in Chapter 2
Installing drivers and host cards before commencing installation.