With model 8017, a single card is capable of providing multiple functions. There are 16 digital I/O lines for general purposes based on the Zilog 8536 chip. At 115k baud, asynchronous communication is available. The controls include CTS, TXD, RXD and RTS models. Access to the front I/O is via a 50-pin SCSI connector and to the back I/O via PN4 connector.

Parameter Name	Parameter Value
Signal type	digital
Number of inputs/outputs	16-O