Comtrol 30030-4 RocketPort INFINITY and EXPRESS 16-Port DB9M Interface Module

The Comtrol 30030-4 RocketPort INFINITY and EXPRESS 16-Port DB9M Interface Module delivers 16 software-selectable RS-232/422/485 serial ports, each terminated with DB9 male connectors. This external interface module connects exclusively to RocketPort INFINITY PCI-X and RocketPort EXPRESS PCIe controller cards, enabling high-density serial expansion for legacy device integration and industrial automation environments.

Technical Specifications Serial Ports & Performance

16 ports with software-selectable RS-232, RS-422, RS-485 support

Baud rates from 300 bps to 460.8 Kbps

Configurable data bits (5, 6, 7, 8), parity (odd, even, none), stop bits (1, 1.5, 2)

Flow control: XON/XOFF, RTS/CTS, DTR/DSR

Ring indicator support Protection & Environmental

Surge protection: 15 kV @ 200 A for 1 ns

Operating temperature: 0° to 60°C

Storage temperature: -20° to 85°C

Operating humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing

Maximum altitude: 10,000 feet

MTBF: 31.4 to 35.1 years Physical

Dimensions: 7.5" × 5.5" × 0.9" (190.5 × 139.7 × 22.9 mm)

Weight: 23.3 oz (691.73 g)

Rugged metal housing

Key Features

All 16 ports terminate in DB9 male connectors for direct device connection

Integrated host interface cable connection for controller attachment

Comprehensive EMI/RFI compliance: FCC Part 15, EN55022, ICES-003, AS/NZS CISPR 22

ESD, RF, surge, and conducted disturbance immunity per IEC 1000-4 series

Safety certified to IEC 60950/EN60950 and UL 60950

RoHS 2 compliant

Typical Applications Legacy serial device integration in modern computing environments, industrial control systems, data acquisition networks, and multi-port modem installations requiring software-configurable communication protocols.

Compatibility & Integration Exclusive compatibility with RocketPort INFINITY PCI-X and RocketPort EXPRESS PCIe controller cards. Not compatible with older RocketPort ISA, PCI, or uPCI products.