OCTOPUS-550 by Lava Computer MFG, Inc

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Manufacturer Lava Computer MFG, Inc
Manufacturer's Part Number OCTOPUS-550
Description Lava Computer; Product Type: Multiport Serial Adapter; Host Interface: PCI; Form Factor: Plug-in Card; Data Transfer Rate: 115.2 kB/s; Additional Information: All eight ports require only one system IRQ;
NAME DESCRIPTION
Buffer: 16 Byte
Data Transfer Rate: 115.2 kB/s
Control Signals: CD, RD, TD, RI, DSR, RTS, CTS, DTR
Certifications & Standards:
  • FCC
  • CE
Protocols: RS-232
Product Name: PCI Bus 16550 Eight Port Serial Board
UART Type: 16550
Ports Expandability: 8 x DB-9 RS-232 - Serial, Via Cable
Platform Supported: PC
Limited Warranty: Lifetime
Brand Name: Lava Computer
Form Factor: Plug-in Card
Package Contents:
  • PCI Bus 16550 Eight Port Serial Board
  • Fan-out (octopus) cable
Additional Information:
  • All eight ports require only one system IRQ
  • Automatically selects next available IRQ and COM addresses
  • Carries the standard pin-out for serial ports
  • Includes Lava Com Port Redirect Utility for renaming COM Ports in Windows 95/98/Me
  • Allows for backward compatibility with software that supports COM 1-4 only
Marketing Information:

The Lava Octopus-550 provides the easiest way to add eight 16550 UART serial ports to a PC system while using only one system IRQ!

This eight-port board is one of the most dependable multi-port serial boards around. It is an ideal communications solution in an ISP or remote access system environment. The Octopus-550 is also popular in Point-of-Sale systems, where it is a very cost-effective alternative to many other eight-port boards on the market.
Product Type: Multiport Serial Adapter
Host Interface: PCI
System Requirements:
  • One PCI slot
Compatibility:
  • Plug and Play

Supported Operating Systems:

  • Windows 95
  • Windows 98
  • Windows Me