Introduction; Overview; Ad278A/Ad279A Pci Multiplexer Components; Ad278A/Ad279A Pci Mux Adapters - HP AD278A Support Manual

1 Introduction

This chapter introduces the HP Peripheral Components Interconnect Multiplexer (PCI MUX)
product. It also describes the components of HP AD278A/AD279A PCI MUX.
This chapter addresses the following topics:
• "AD278A/AD279A PCI Multiplexer Components" (page 9)
• "AD278A/AD279A PCI MUX Adapters" (page 9)
• "Port Modules" (page 11)
• "Fan-Out Cable for AD278A PCI MUX 8-Port Adapter" (page 12)

Overview

HP AD278A/AD279A PCI MUX is a high-speed serial communication multiple port product. It
combines various signals for transmission over a single channel, and provides intelligent
communication functions to off-load CPU serial communication processing tasks. The multiple
ports connect different peripheral devices for communication.

AD278A/AD279A PCI Multiplexer Components

Table 1-1 to Table 1-4
numbers. All the components are Restriction of Hazardous Substance (RoHS) compliant.
Table 1-1 PCI MUX 8-Port Adapter AD278A Solution
Component Name
HP PCI MUX 8-port serial adapter
4 feet (1.21920 metre) Octopus Cable and DB 25 Loop back
DB25-RJ45 Conversion Kit
Table 1-2 lists the AD279A PCI MUX 64-port adapter solution components.
Table 1-2 AD279A PCI MUX 64-Port Adapter Solution
Component Name
HP PCI MUX 64-port serial adapter
5 feet (1.52400 metre) External Bus Interface (EBI) cable
Table 1-3 PCI MUX AD280A RJ45 Port Module
Component Name
HP 16 port RS-232 RJ45 port module
Table 1-4 PCI MUX AD281A DB25 Port Module
Component Name
HP 16 port RS-232 DB25 port module

AD278A/AD279A PCI MUX Adapters

AD278A/AD279A PCI MUX adapters are supported only on the PCI slots.
types of MUX adapters.
list components of HP AD278A/AD279A PCI MUX product and their part
Part Number
AD278-60001
AD278-2000A
AD278-2001A
Part Number
AD279-60001
AD279-2000A
Part Number
AD280-2000A
Part Number
AD281-2000A
Table 1-5 lists the
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