3Com 3C13864 8 x Ports Synchronous /Asynchronous Serial (FIC) Flexible Interface Card
- 8 x Ports Synchronous/Asynchronous Serial
- Flexible Interface Card (FIC)
- Supports RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 standards
- Ideal for connecting modems, terminals, and industrial equipment
- Designed for 3Com SuperStack switches
- Enables serial data communication over the network
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Product Type
- Interface Card
- Port Type
- Synchronous/Asynchronous Serial
- Number of Ports
- 8
- Interface Standards
- RS-232, RS-422, RS-485
- Form Factor
- Internal Module
Product details
The 3Com 3C13864 is a Flexible Interface Card (FIC) that provides 8 ports supporting both synchronous and asynchronous serial communication. This card is designed for connecting legacy devices or specific serial interfaces within an enterprise network.
Specifications
- Product Type
- Interface Card
- Port Type
- Synchronous/Asynchronous Serial
- Number of Ports
- 8
- Interface Standards
- RS-232, RS-422, RS-485
- Form Factor
- Internal Module
Description
The 3Com 3C13864 is a specialized Flexible Interface Card (FIC) engineered to equip compatible 3Com SuperStack switches with extensive serial communication capabilities. This card features eight independent ports, each capable of handling both synchronous and asynchronous serial data transmission. This dual support makes it highly versatile for integrating a wide range of serial devices, from legacy terminals and modems to industrial control systems and point-of-sale equipment, into a modern Ethernet network infrastructure. Supporting industry-standard serial interfaces such as RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485, the 3C13864 ensures broad compatibility with diverse serial peripherals. The ability to switch between synchronous and asynchronous modes allows for optimization based on the specific communication protocol and requirements of the connected devices. This flexibility is crucial for organizations that maintain a mix of older and newer technologies or require specialized serial connectivity for critical operations. By providing these serial ports on an interface card that plugs into a network switch, the 3Com 3C13864 facilitates centralized management and data aggregation of serial traffic. This eliminates the need for numerous direct serial connections to individual servers or management stations, simplifying network architecture and enhancing manageability. It is an essential component for applications requiring reliable serial data transmission within an enterprise network environment.
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