RocketPort Rack Mount Interface

RocketPort Rack Mount Interfaces

The RocketPort RM16-RJ45 and RM32-RJ45 are rack mountable I/O connector interfaces for the industry-leading RocketPort serial communications controllers. Combined with a RocketPort 16- or 32-port controller installed in an ISA, EISA, or PCI PC expansion slot, the RocketPort RM16-RJ45 and RM32-RJ45 provide either RS-232 or RS-422 interfaces via RJ45 connectors.

Ideal for remote access, POS (point of sale), and industrial automation applications, the RM16-RJ45 and RM32-RJ45 products are designed to meet the needs for rack mounted installations, providing high density serial port access without the clutter and hassle of fan-out cables or multiple interface connectors.

The RocketPort RM16-RJ45 provides sixteen RJ45 connections supporting either RS-232 or RS-422 interfaces depending on model, a 10-foot host cable allowing easy access to any part of the rack, and mounting brackets. The RocketPort RM32-RJ45 provides thirty-two RJ45 connections (available in RS-232 only). Both the RocketPort RM16-RJ45 and RM32-RJ45 form factor measure only one "U" thickness (1.74") minimizing space requirements where rack space is a premium. A flexible design allows several units to be stacked on a shelf as well as being rack mounted. Additional mounting flexibility comes from bi-directional mounting—the RM16-RJ45 and RM32-RJ45 may be mounted in either direction, allowing connections to be made in the front or the back of the rack. Data transfer indicator LEDs located next to the RJ-45 connectors provide individual port activity at a glance.

RocketPort High-Performance Serial Connectivity

The Comtrol RocketPort family of high-performance serial cards revolutionize multiport connectivity. They are more reliable, easier to use, and more cost-efficient than any other controller available on the market. Industry-leading performance of up to 230.4 Kbps full duplex across 32 ports simultaneously is the result of the controller’s unique design features including:

• Dedicated on-board 36 MHz processors—one per every eight ports—to insure plenty of processing power to each port
• I/O mapping to eliminate memory conflicts
• The use of proprietary ASICs to yield the most reliable serial I/O performance

Features and Benefits

• RS-232 or RS-422 models available
• Individual LEDs display port activity
• Up to 128 total RJ45 connections per system
• Stackable or rackable
• Bi-directional mounting—cables in the back or front
• 10’ host cable for rack mounting flexibility
• Space saving—requires only one "U" thickness (1.74")

Warranty

Comtrol offers a 30-day satisfaction guarantee and a 5-year limited warranty on ALL RocketPort (in-server cards) Products!

Product information subject to change without notice.