The Comtrol 5002505 RocketPort EXPRESS is a high-performance PCIe serial adapter delivering flexible multi-port serial expansion for industrial and enterprise systems. This card supports 4 or 8 serial ports with software-selectable RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 protocols, enabling data rates to 921 Kbps across diverse peripheral interfaces. Built for demanding environments, it features 15 kV @ 200 A surge protection and operates across standard and low-profile form factors with included brackets for both configurations.
## Technical Specifications
• **Model:** Comtrol 5002505 (supersedes 30129-5)
• **Bus Interface:** PCI Express (PCIe) — supports x1, x2, x4, x8, x12, and x16 lane configurations
• **Serial Ports:** Quad or Octacable configuration
• **Protocols:** RS-232, RS-422, RS-485 (software-selectable per port)
• **Data Rate:** Up to 921 Kbps
• **Surge Protection:** 15 kV @ 200 A for 1 ns pulse
• **Power Consumption:** 3.1 W at 3.3 VDC @ 910 mA
• **Form Factor:** Standard and low-profile with interchangeable brackets
• **Operating Temperature:** 0 to 60°C
• **Storage Temperature:** -20 to 85°C
• **Humidity:** 5% to 95% non-condensing
• **Altitude:** 0 to 10,000 ft
• **MTBF:** 48.7 years
• **Heat Output:** 10.6 BTU/Hr
## Key Features
• Multi-protocol flexibility — configure each port independently for RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485
• Low-profile and standard bracket options for flexible chassis integration
• Scalable PCIe lane support from x1 to x16 for varying bandwidth requirements
• Integrated surge suppression rated 15 kV @ 200 A
• RoHS compliant
## Compatibility & Integration
**Operating Systems:** Linux (kernels 2.6.25–5.5.x, 32/64-bit), Windows (2000, XP, Server 2003, Vista, 7, 8, 10, Server 2012–2019), QNX 6.x, SCO OpenServer (5, 6), FreeBSD (5.x, 6.x or later)
**Drivers & Utilities:** Configurable interrupt or polling mode drivers; includes hardware diagnostics, Test Terminal (WCOM2), and Port Monitor.
**Connectors:** External cable required (DB25M variants available). Internal PCI Express slot connection.
