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(#8136) - Remote ASYNC Node (Rack)

The Rack Mountable Remote Asynchronous Node 16-Port EIA-232 (RAN) is a modified version of 16-port Remote Async Node (#8130 and #8134) in an industry-standard 19-inch rack mount chassis to allow simpler installation and ease-of-use. It can also be configured as a desktop device.

As an additional benefit, the metal chassis meets FCC Class B/CISPR B when used with similarly rated server host to meet the needs of customers with these requirements.

The RAN provides 16 ports of EIA-232 capability with full modem controls on each port and are connected to the 128-port Async Controller (Micro Channel or ISA versions) residing in the host. RANs are connected in daisy-chain fashion up to 8 RANs per 128-port Async Controller.

The rack-mountable RAN offers these enhanced features:

• Industry-standard 19-inch rack mountable chassis (can be configured for stacking on a desktop or mounted in a 19-inch rack).
• Meets FCC Class B/CISPR B when used with similarly rated iseries host.
• All RJ-45 connectors are now on the front panel, greatly enhancing cable management.
• The DB-15 synchronous connectors (cabling from host to RAN and between RANs) and the power cord and switch are located on the rear panel.
• Power supply is self contained within the unit.

The rack-mountable RAN offers these same features as the existing RAN product:

• Identical function and support as existing 16-port Remote Async Node (RAN), feature #8130 or 8134.
• Operation of 16 to 128 ports by supporting up to 8 RANs (4 per synchronous line) with either a Micro Channel or ISA host adapter.
• Ability to monitor individual port operation, synchronous line station, and other diagnostics from front panel.
• Built-in diagnostics can test ports independent of RS/6000 host.
• Full modem control supports the following interface signals: TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS, DSR, DCD, DTR, RI.
• The same RJ-45 to DB-25 Converter Cable (feature #8133 -- quantity four per order) currently used on the existing RANs can be used to attach devices having a DB-25 connector to the Remote Async Nodes.
• Individual ports support a maximum EIA-232 distance of 62 meters (200 feet).
• Use of the same cabling from host to RAN and RAN to RAN: feature #8131 (4.5 meter), feature #8132 (23 cm) or customer-supplied cables.
• Location of RAN up to 330 meters from the host using standard shielded 8-wire twisted pair cabling.
• Remote operation via synchronous modems or CSU/DSU extends the distance and allows location of RANs at geographically distant location from the host.
• Attributes provided: 16 RJ-45 EIA-232 ports AND 1 RAN-to-RAN connection
• Attributes required: 1 RAN-to-128-port Controller connection OR 1 RAN-to-RAN connection

Option Part Numbers

• 09P4095
• 09P4096
• 40H2589

Option Model Support

• 9405-8136
• 9406-8136
• 9407-8136
• 9411-8136

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