StarTech.com PEX16S550LP Multiport Serial Adapter - StarTech 16 Port PCI Express Serial Card, Low Profile, High Speed PCIe Serial Card with 16 DB9 RS232 Ports, TAA Add 16 RS232 serial ports (DB9) to your low or full profile computer, through a PCI Expres

This PCI Express serial card adds 16 high-speed RS232 ports to your standard or low-profile desktop or server PC. This lets you maximize the number of available DB9 RS232 ports that are available for connecting your serial-based devices and equipment, while using only a single PCI Express (PCIe) slot. It's the perfect solution for adding the serial ports you need, even if your desktop PC or server only has a limited number of PCIe expansion slots. Add 16 RS232 ports through one PCIe slot You can install the serial card to add 16 high-performance DB9 RS232 serial ports from a single PCIe slot. With two breakout cables of 8 ports each, the PCIe serial card maximizes the density of DB9 RS232 ports on a server or desktop computer. It's ideal for system upgrades in a wide range of applications, including manufacturing equipment, POS equipment, security devices such as surveillance cameras, and environment or building control systems. The serial card is compliant with PCI Express 1.0a specification, and it's compatible with 1x, 2x, 4x, 8x and 16x PCI Express slots. High-speed serial communication The PCIe serial card delivers high-performance, high-speed serial communication, with support for data transfer rates of up to 921.6 Kbps. Easy installation The serial card is easy to install and configure, and compatible with Windows® only. The card features IRQ sharing and supports plug-and-play serial device connections, which makes it convenient and easy to connect serial devices. It includes a low-profile bracket (installed), and a full-profile bracket (included in the package), making it compatible with both low profile and full profile PC chassis slots.

Product Description

Technical Information

Host Interface:
PCI Express x1
Maximum Data Transfer Rate:
921.60 kbit/s

Interfaces/Ports

Ports Expandability:
16 x DB-9 RS-232 - Serial

Physical Characteristics

Form Factor:
Plug-in Card
Height:
0.9"
Width:
2.7"
Weight (Approximate):
2.50 oz

Miscellaneous

TAA Compliant:
Yes
Country of Origin:
Taiwan
Environmentally Friendly:
Yes
Environmental Compliance:
Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS), Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE), Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)

Hardware
Bus Type
PCI Express
Card Type
Low Profile (SP bracket incl.)
Chipset ID
ASMedia - ASM1083
SystemBase - SB4002A, SB16C1058
Industry Standards
PCI Express 1.1, PCI Power Management 1.2
Interface
Serial
Ports
16
Performance
Data Bits
5, 6, 7, 8
Max Baud Rate
921.6 Kbps
Serial Protocol
RS-232
Stop Bits
1, 1.5, 2
Connector(s)
Connector Type(s)
1 - PCI Express x1 Male
External Ports
16 - DB-9 (9 pin, D-Sub) Male
Internal Ports
1 - SP4 (4 pin, Small Drive Power) Male
Software
OS Compatibility
Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10
Windows Server 2003, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016
Linux 2.6x to 4.2x LTS Versions only
Environmental
Humidity
1090% RH
Operating Temperature
0^o to 55^oC (32^o to 131^oF)
Storage Temperature
-20^o to 75^oC (-4^o to 167^oF)
Physical Characteristics
Color
Yellow
Whats in the Box
Included in Package
1 - serial card
1 - low-profile bracket
2 - breakout cables
1 - quick-start guide
Item Dimension (L inchxW inchxH inch)
12 x 8 x 3

Weight
2.65lb

Warranty Information
2 Year Warranty