StarTech.com 21050-PC-SERIAL-CARD Serial Adapter - StarTech 2 Port PCI Express Serial Card, Dual Port PCIe to RS232 (DB9) Serial Card, 16C1050 UART, COM Retention, Windows & Linux, TAA Connect serial RS232 (DB9) devices, using this PC Serial Card. Suppor

Add serial communication support to your desktop computer or Small Form Factor (SFF) system, using this two-port serial card. RS-232 (DB9) support enables control and communication with a serial peripheral device.

Legacy Connectivity

Install this card to enable the continued use of legacy serial devices, preventing down time and avoiding costly upgrades. The 2-port PCIe serial card is ideal for system upgrades in a wide range of applications for logistics, manufacturing, and freight sectors, and the IT industry, such as POS equipment, security systems, A/V installations, and more.

Connect with Ease

The RS-232 card features dual ports with 16C1050 UART support, 256-byte FIFO (transmit/receive), bi-directional speeds up to 921.6 Kbps per port, low-profile brackets are included for SFF systems, and serial port LED status lights. In addition, it supports Windows and Linux systems for maximum compatibility.

21050-PC-SERIAL-CARD is backed for 2-years by StarTech.com, including free lifetime 24/5 multi-lingual technical assistance.

Product Description

Technical Information

Host Interface:
PCI Express x1
Platform Supported:
PC, Linux

Interfaces/Ports

Number of Serial Ports (External):
2

Physical Characteristics

Form Factor:
Plug-in Card
Card Height:
Low-profile
Height:
0.7"
Width:
2.6"
Depth:
2.6"
Weight (Approximate):
0 oz

Miscellaneous

Environmentally Friendly:
Yes
Environmental Compliance:
Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS), Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE)
Country of Origin:
Taiwan

Connector(s)
Connector Type(s)
1 - PCI Express x1
External Ports
2 - DB-9 (9 pin, D-Sub) Male
Environmental
Operating Temperature
0^oC to 55^oC (32^oF to 131^oF)
Storage Temperature
-40^oC to 75^oC (-40^oF to 167^oF)
Humidity
5 to 95% RH
Hardware
Ports
2
Interface
Serial
Bus Type
PCI Express
Card Type
Standard Profile (LP bracket incl.)
Port Style
Integrated on Card
Industry Standards
PCI Express Version 2.0 x1
Chipset ID
ASIX - AX99100
ASIX - ZT3243LFEY
Indicators
LED Indicators
2 - Green is equal to Activity
Off is equal to No Activity
Performance
Serial Protocol
RS-232
Max Baud Rate
921.6 Kbps
Data Bits
5, 6, 7, 8, 9
FIFO
256 Bytes
Flow Control
Hardware and Software
Parity
Even, Odd, None, Space, and Mark
Physical Characteristics
Color
Yellow
Material
Steel
Software
OS Compatibility
Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10, 11
Windows Server 2016, 2019
Linux 2.6.13 and newer. LTS Versions Only
Special Notes / Requirements
System and Cable Requirements
Computer with an available PCI Express x1 or greater slot
Whats in the Box
Included in Package
1 - Two-port PCIe Serial Card
2 - Low Profile Bracket
1 - Quick-start Guide
Item Dimension (L inchxW inchxH inch)
6 x 9 x 2

Weight
1.00 lb

Warranty Information
2 Year Warranty