PCI344 Four Port PowerQUICC-based WAN Communications Adapter
PTI's PCI344 Intelligent Synchronous WAN Communications Adapter provides four high performance synchronous/serial channels for WAN connectivity. The adapter is ideally suited for use within SS7 nodes, or as an interface to T1 routers, DSU/CSUs, frame relay access devices, high speed modems, or other high speed communication devices.
The PCI344 plays a significant role in making Performance Technologies a full-line supplier of innovative telecommunications and networking products that enable the convergence of wireline, wireless and next generation Internet Protocol networks.
| Multipurpose intelligent WAN communications adapter for PCI systems | For network connections within SS7 nodes, as an interface to T1 routers, DSU/CSUs, frame relay access devices, high speed modems, or other high speed communication devices |
| Four high speed channels | Capable of sustaining 2 Mbps per port for the variety of protocols used in synchronous data communications |
| Based on the Motorola MPC860MH PowerQUICC® Processor | Provides high-speed, onboard protocol execution with minimal system utilization |
| 32 MB of shared DRAM Memory ¡@ |
Handles onboard protocol processing and heavy traffic loads without compromising system performance |
| RS-422 and V.35 line interfaces | Software selectable on a port-by-port basis |
| 512 KB flash PROM | Simplifies field firmware upgrades |
| 1 MB application PROM | Significant storage space for onboard applications |
| Integrated WAN Communications Software | PTI's WAN Protocol Suite includes HDLC, Frame Relay, LAPD, X.25, and PPP |
| Broad Operating System Support | Solaris®, Windows NT®, Linux® |
The architecture of the PCI344 capitalizes on the leading edge capabilities of the MPC860MH, Motorola's PowerQUICC®-based datacomm processor. This device is specifically designed as a very high performance, specialized communications controller.
The PCI344 is designed as a fully programmable communications subsystem capable of sustaining high data rates for a variety of protocols used in synchronous data communications.
With software configurable line interfaces, the PCI344 provides either V.35 or RS422 connectivity and the ability to configure on a port-by-port basis.
The PCI344 adapter enhances overall system performance by utilizing its onboard intelligence and a 32MB DRAM array to handle much of the low level communications. The DRAM also eases the downloading of protocols for stand-alone code execution by relegating most of the serial I/O communication related processing to the PCI344.
With a well-defined API, the integrated protocol suite from Performance Technologies reduces time to market by eliminating unnecessary development time at the hardware/protocol level. The protocols for our standard WAN hardware products enable development engineers to proceed directly to integration and application development efforts.
PTI's comprehensive suite of WAN communications protocols provides complete WAN connectivity solutions for Frame Relay, HDLC, LAPD, X.25, and PPP protocols. Operating system support includes Solaris®, Windows NT®, and Linux®.
For the Solaris® environment, PTI's ComLinkTM Communications Software provides both a transparent link to all SunLink® protocols, as well as a documented set of driver primitives for developing synchronous/serial related applications.
| Performance | 4 Ports @ 2 Mbps bi-directional, simultaneously, sustained 8 Mbps max line speed |
| Processor | 50 MHz Motorola MPC860MH PowerQUICC® |
| Memory | 32 MB shared DRAM |
| Physical Interface | RS-449/DB37 and V.35/M34 |
| Modem Control | CTS, DSR, DTR, DCD, RTS (also RI, LT for V.35) |
| Protocol Support | HDLC, Frame Relay, LAPD, X.25, and PPP |
| Compliance | All currently applicable ANSI/ISO standards |
| Specification Compliance | PCI Revision 2.1 compliant, including all PCI required configuration registers and protocols |
| MTBF | > 400,000 power-on hours (POH) |
| Power | 9 watts maximum (1.75 A @ +5 V) |
| Dimensions | 10.5 cm x 15.5 cm (short slot compatible) |
| Temperature | Operating: 0¢X to 50¢X C (32¢X to 122¢X F) Non-operating: -20¢X to 80¢X C (-4¢X to 176¢X F) |