Question re multi-port serial cards 1

[Scarra]

Hi,

Does anyone know if Compaq sell multi-port serial cards for Proliant DL servers ?

If not, can anyone confirm whether a Perle PCI-FAST8 card will fit in a Proliant DL320 or DL380 server ?

Thanks,

Rob.

 

[sg4me]

Rob,
First question is what Generation DL380 or DL320 are you using? If it is a DL380 G1 or a DL320 G1, the PCI-Fast8 will work. The G1's have 64-bit/33Mhz (5v slot) PCI slots.
On the other hand if it is a DL380 G2, DL380 G3, or a DL320 G2 it will not work. Those servers have the PCI-X which uses the Universal PCI slot (also known as 64-bit/66Mhz or 3.3v slot).
If you are going to use a G2 or G3 take a look at the Digi AccelePort Xp. I have one in a DL360G2 (I went through 4 cards before I found one that fit)

Hope this has helped,
Ben

 

[Scarra]

We were going to use a G2 so I'm glad I checked on here first.

I'll look into the Digi cards

Thanks for your help.

Rob.

 

[patrickrouse]

Have you checked

http://www.comtrol.com