philip@axis.fr (Philip Peake) (10/26/87)
I am looking for some information on multi-channel serial cards (intelligent, DMA) for IBM PC/ATs running UNIX. We are thinking about investing in several hundred of these cards per year, so we would be interested in any comments on the following points: 1) Availability, remember that we are probably interested in buying at least 100 at a time. 2) Price (are quantity discounts available etc). 3) Drivers available - we need: SCO XENIX, Microport unix, and Microsoft XENIX. 4) Performance - this is what basically rules out 'dumb' cards - the interrupt overhead is too high. 5) Experience with the cards. Have you ever used one ? Is it as good as the manufacturer claims, does it work reliably etc ? So, if you can give me ANY information on this topic I would be pleased to hear from you - by email or whatever else, preferably not to the net; I don't suppose most people want to read the answers to my questions. If anyone is interested in the results I get (if any), please ley me know, and I will keep you informed. If more than about a dozen people are interested then I will post a resume to the net. Philip ===================================================== Philip Peake (Technical Director) Axis Digital Tel: (+33) (1) 46 03 37 75 135 rue d'Aguesseau Telex: 205977 92100 BOULOGNE Email: philip@axis.fr FRANCE ..!mcvax!axis!philip =====================================================