Interphase iSPAN, User Manual

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Hardware Overview
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The modular adapter architecture includes a CPU motherboard
and a WAN daughtercard.
The CPU motherboard is powered by an IBM PowerPC
TM
403GA 32-bit RISC processor, combined with a 32-bit/33-
MHz PCI interface. The processor allows full support of
communication protocols, reducing host CPU usage.
The WAN daughtercard handles various communication
protocols at up to 2 megabits per second (Mbps). The
daughtercard supports the following serial interface types with
automatic recognition:
• V.24/V.28
• V.35
• X.21/V.11
N
OTE
The
i SPAN
-Serial WAN adapter is referred to internally as
the 5535-1P-SR adapter. You might see both names used
in the Users Guide and the software dialog boxes to refer
to the adapter.
Hardware Overview
Following are the standard hardware features of the adapter:
• Short PCI form factor (174.63 x 106.68 mm)
• PCI 2.1-compliant master/target bus interface
• Compliance to industry standards and specifications
(FCC part 15 Class A, IEC950)
• 32-bit RISC processor PowerPC
TM
403 GA @ 33 MHz
• 32-bit local bus at 33-MHz