PCIe 4-port Async EIA-232 1X adapter (FC 5277 and 5785; CCIN 57D2)

Learn about the features, operating system requirements, and installation procedures for the feature code (FC) 5277 and 5785 adapters.

Overview

The PCIe 4-port Async EIA-232 1X adapter provides connections for four asynchronous EIA-232 devices using a 4-port DB-9F DTE expansion drawer cable. Ports are programmable to support EIA-232 protocols at a line speed of 128 Kbps.

The FC 5277 is a low-profile adapter. The FC 5785 is a full-height adapter.

The following figures show the adapter and cable.

Figure 1. PCIe 4-port Async EIA-232 1X adapter
PCIe 4-port Async EIA-232 1X adapter
Figure 2. Cable for the PCIe 4-port Async EIA-232 1X adapter
Graphic of the cable for the PCIe 4-port Async EIA-232 1X adapter

Specifications

Item
Description
FRU number
Adapter: 46K6734
Cable: 46K6735
I/O bus architecture
PCIe-V1.0a 1x
Slot requirement
For details about slot priorities, maximums, and placement rules, see PCIe adapter placement rules and slot priorities and select the system you are working on.
Busmaster
No
Adapter size
PCIe 1x, short form-factor
Connectors
Adapter: 68-pin SCSI
Cable: 68-pin SCSI to DB 9-pin shell
Wrap plug
42R5143

Preparing for installation

If you are installing your operating system at this time, install your adapter before you install the operating system. If you are installing only the device driver for this adapter, install your device driver software before you install the adapter.

Installing the adapter

For instructions about installing PCIe adapters, see Installing, removing, or replacing PCIe adapters and select the system you are working on.

Verifying the adapter installation

To verify that your system unit recognizes the PCI adapter, do the following steps:

  1. If necessary, log in as root user.
  2. At the command line, type: lsdev -Cs pci
  3. Press Enter.

A list of PCI devices is displayed. If the adapter is installed correctly, the status of available for each port indicates that the adapter is installed and ready to use. If a message indicates that any of the ports are defined instead of available, shut down your server and verify that the adapter was installed correctly.

Operating system or partition requirements

If you are installing a new feature, ensure that you have the software that is required to support the new feature and you must determine any prerequisites that must be met for this feature and the attached devices. For information about operating system and partition requirements, see one of the following topics: