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The 7036-P16 is a 16-port EIA-232 LAN-Attached Remote Asynchronous Node (RAN) for Power® Systems servers. The 7036-P16 provides connectivity to asynchronous EIA-232 devices, such as modems, terminal type (tty) terminals, printers, and so on.
The 7036-P16 can be used in a rack-mounted or table-top configuration. Hardware to mount the 7036-P16 in a rack or to use on a table top is included in the package. When installed in a rack, take care with routing the cables to ensure the cables do not interfere with other devices mounted in the rack.
The 7036-P16, when used with Digi RealPort software, will convert the serial data stream to and from attached asynchronous EIA-232 devices into TCP/IP traffic. After the data is on the TCP/IP network, a host system attached to the same network can treat the attached devices as if the devices were connected directly to the host system.
| Voltage (input) | Current (amp) | Watt |
|---|---|---|
| 100 - 250 VAC nominal | 0.8 A Maximum | 12 W typical |
| 90 - 264 VAC maximum | 40A in rush | |
| 47/63 Hz | 2A fuse |
The limits on throughput are a function of the network and the server or server partition to which the 7036-P16 ports are configured.
System port throughput:
The 7036-P16 supports full-duplex operation up to 230 kbps on all ports. Operation with all 16 ports running full-duplex at 230 kbps is supported.
Network throughput:
The 7036-P16 is an Ethernet attached device and as such, any number may be attached to a given network. However, attaching more devices to any network reduces the overall network throughput and care must be taken to not overload any given network.
Testing has shown that as many as eight 7036-P16 devices may be attached to a network without adversely affecting network throughput. Eight 7036-P16 devices will support up to 128 asynchronous EIA-232 connections. More devices may be attached, but network performance may be adversely affected.
Server or partition throughput:
Each 7036-P16 provides 16-Ports of asynchronous EIA-232 connectivity over a 10/100 Ethernet port at speeds up to 230 kbps. Given that any number of 7036-P16s may be attached to a server or partition, a single server or partition could in effect have a very large number of asynchronous EIA-232 connections that could adversely affect any single server or partition.
