StarTech.com 1-Port PCIe Serial Card with RS-232 (DB9) Interface for Windows and Linux

StarTech 1-Port PCI Express Serial Card, PCIe to RS232 (DB9) Interface Card, 16C1050 UART, COM Retention, Low Profile, Win/Linux, TAA

Enhance your desktop or Small Form Factor (SFF) system with the StarTech.com 1-Port PCIe Serial Card, model 11050-PC-SERIAL-CARD, designed to add serial communication support through a reliable RS-232 (DB9) interface. This PCIe expansion card provides a high-performance connection for legacy serial devices, ensuring seamless integration with barcode scanners, receipt printers, scales, PLCs, and medical equipment. Its support for the high-speed 16C1050 UART, combined with a 256-byte FIFO buffer and bi-directional data transfer up to 921.6 Kbps, makes it suitable for demanding industrial and IT environments. The inclusion of LED status lights allows for easy activity monitoring, improving troubleshooting and system management. This low-profile PCIe 2.0 x1 card is compatible with both Windows and Linux operating systems, offering maximum flexibility for various setups. Backed by a 2-year warranty and free lifetime multilingual technical support from StarTech.com, it ensures reliable long-term operation. The card's design includes a low-profile bracket for SFF systems and screw-locking DB9 ports for secure connections, making it ideal for server rooms, industrial automation, logistics, and laboratory applications. The device supplies 5V or 12V power over pin 9, facilitating connection to a variety of serial peripherals. Its compliance with environmental standards such as WEEE underscores its eco-friendly construction, manufactured in Taiwan to strict quality standards. Easy to install, the package includes the PCIe serial card, a low-profile bracket, and a quick-start guide, providing everything needed for a straightforward upgrade. Whether maintaining legacy hardware or expanding system capabilities in specialized environments, this PCIe serial card from StarTech.com offers a dependable solution for enhanced serial device connectivity.

Features:

• PCIE TO SERIAL: Connect RS232 (DB9) devices to a computer with high-performance 16C1050 UART support and built-in LED status lights for activity monitoring.

• DEVICE COMPATIBILITY: Suitable for barcode scanners, receipt printers, scales, PLCs, and medical devices, with power supply over pin 9 for versatile peripheral connections.

• APPLICATIONS: Ideal for server rooms, industrial control, automation, logistics, and laboratories, supporting legacy hardware with secure screw-locking serial cables.

• PC SERIAL CARD SPECS: Equipped with 16C1050 UART, maximum baud rate of 921.6 Kbps, and 256-byte FIFO buffer for efficient data handling.

• SYSTEM SUPPORT: Compatible with Windows and Linux operating systems, ensuring broad usability across different environments.

• CHIPSET AND PARITY MODES: Features Asix AX99100 chipset with options for odd, even, mark, space, or no parity, and supports data bits from 5 to 9.

• PHYSICAL DESIGN: PCIe 2.0 x1 interface with a low-profile bracket included for installation in compact systems.

• PROFESSIONAL GRADE: Designed for IT professionals, offering reliable performance and easy integration for critical applications.