Design

The SyncLink GT (pictured), SyncLink GT4, and SyncLink PCMCIA SDLC adapters support SNA/SDLC connections between IBM Personal Communications (PCOMM) and SNA host computers.  The single and 4-port versions support data rates up to 2.048 Mbps, while the PC Card supports line speeds up to 128Kbps and higher. 

SyncLink adapters are designed to link X86 computers running Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 and IBM PCOMM to SNA host computers via WAN services such as T1 (1.544 Mbps), FT1 (n*64 Kbps), E1 (2.048 Mbps), ISDN(64/128 Kbps), DDS (56/64 Kbps), and PSTN (to 28.8 Kbps). 

Through its serial data interface, which can be configured as V.35, RS-232 or RS-422/485 (RS-530, RS-449, X.21), SyncLink adapters cable directly to data communications equipment such as high-speed synchronous modems, digital service CSU/DSUs, and satellite and RF modems. Available conversion cables are required for V.35, RS-449, RS-530, and X.21 applications.

SyncLink cards feature Plug and Play configuration of adapter resources, including I/O base address and interrupt request level. The number of adapters that can be installed is limited only by the number of available PCI or PCMCIA slots.

To verify installation or test the SyncLink adapter at any time after installation, comprehensive board-level diagnostics can be activated within the Control Panel and Device Manager.

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PRODUCT CONFIGURATIONS

Single Port Adapters
Product Code 
SyncLink GT SDLC Adapter for IBM PCOMM/PCI/V.35
191203
SyncLink GT SDLC Adapter for IBM PCOMM/PCI/RS-232
192203
SyncLink GT SDLC Adapter for IBM PCOMM/PCI/RS-422/X.21
193203
SyncLink GT Low Profile Bracket
LBP000
PC Card Adapters
SyncLink SDLC Adapter for IBM PCOMM/PCMCIA
P10203
4-port Adapters
SyncLink GT4 SDLC for IBM PCOMM/PCI/V.35/4p
491203
SyncLink GT4 SDLC for IBM PCOMM/PCI/RS-232/4p
492203
SyncLink GT4 SDLC for IBM PCOMM/PCI/RS-422/X.21/4p
493203
Cables
V.35 cable
2534GT
RS-232 cable
CMF000
RS-449 cable
2537FM
RS-530 cable
CMF000
X.21 cable
2515FM

SPECIFICATIONS  (SyncLink GT)

Controller: MicroGate FPGA
Serial Ports: One
Serial Interface: Jumper select: V.35, RS-232, RS-422/485 (RS-530 & RS-449, X.21)
Serial Format: SDLC, HDLC, raw bit synchronous, BISYNC, MONOSYNC, asynchronous
Data Rates: Up to 10 Mbps synchronous; 921600 bps asynchronous
Clocking: internal, external, DPLL
Plug and Play configurable, Bus Master DMA data transfer
Environmental: Temperature 0C to 60C standard, -40C to +85C optional; humidity 0 to 95% non-condensing;  alt. - 200 to +10,000 ft
Mechanical: Low-Profile PCI MD1; length 4.7 ", height 2.5 ", Weight 2.7 Oz
PCI 3.0 compliant, 32-bit, 33mhz (5v, 3.3v and PCI-X compatible), Low-profile compatible w/optional bracket.
Power usage:  0.2A +5V, 23 mA +12V, 23mA -12V
Regulatory: FCC Class B, CE, ANSI C63.4 Class B, VCCI Class B, EN55022 Class B, EN55024, RoHS
Connector: DB-25 (male)
Cable Options: DB-25 (female) to DB-25 (male); DB-25 (female) to 34-pin V.35 (male); DB-25 (female) to 37-pin RS-449 (male); DB-25 (female) to 15-pin X.21 (male)

SPECIFICATIONS (SyncLink GT4)

Controller(s): MicroGate FPGA
Serial Ports: Two (2) or four (4); custom designs offer more ports-per-adapter
Serial Interface: Jumper select: V.35, RS-232, RS-422/485 (RS-530,RS-449, X.21)
Serial Format: SDLC, HDLC, raw bit synchronous, BISYNC, MONOSYNC, asynchronous
Data Rates: Up to 10 Mbps per port synchronous; 921600 bps asynchronous
Clocking: internal, external, DPLL
Plug and Play configurable, Bus Master DMA data transfer
Environmental: Temperature 0C to 60C standard, -40C to +85C optional; humidity 0 to 95% non- condensing; alt. - 200 to +10,000 ft.,
Mechanical: Standard PCI short card; length 6.875", height 4.2",  Weight 5.5 Oz
PCI 3.0 compliant, 32-bit, 33mhz (5v, 3.3v, and PCI-X compatible)
Power usage: 300mA 5V, 80mA +12V, 80mA -12V
Regulatory: FCC Class B, CE, ANSI C63.4 Class B, VCCI Class B, EN55022 Class B, EN55024, RoHS
Connectors: LFH-60
Supplied Adapter Cable: LFH-60 to dual DB-25 (male)
Cable Options: DB-25 (female) to DB-25 (male); DB-25 (female) to  34-pin V.35 (male); DB-25 (female) to 37-pin RS-449 (male); DB-25   (female) to 15-pin X.21 (male)

SPECIFICATIONS (SyncLink PCMCIA)

Controller(s): SAB82532
Serial Ports: One
Serial Interface: Software-selectable as V.35, RS-232, RS-422 (RS-530,RS-449, X.21)
Serial Format: HDLC, SDLC, asynchronous
Data Rates: Up to 512 Kbps synchronous, 115200bps asynchronous
Clocking: internal, external, DPLL
Plug and Play configurable, PIO data transfer
Environmental: Temperature 0C to 60C; humidity 0 to 95% non- condensing; alt. - 200 to +10,000 ft.
Mechanical: Standard Type II PCMCIA card; length 3.37 inches, width 2.126 inches, weight 1.0 Oz
Power usage: 200 mA +5V
Regulatory: FCC Class B; EN55022 Class B, EN55024
Supplied Adapter Cable: PC card I/O connector to DB-25 (male)
Cable Options: DB-25 (female) to DB-25 (male) DB-25 (female) to 34-pin V.35 (male); DB-25 (female) to 37-pin RS-449 (male); DB-25   (female) to 15-pin X.21 (male)