StarTech.com 2-Port PCI Express RS232 Serial Adapter Card - PCIe to Dual DB9 UART with 921.6Kbps Speeds

StarTech 2-port PCI Express RS232 Serial Adapter Card, PCIe to Dual Serial DB9 RS-232 Controller, 16950 UART, Windows and Linux, TAA

Enhance your computer's connectivity with the StarTech.com PEX2S953 2-Port PCI Express RS232 Serial Adapter Card. Designed to add two high-performance RS232 serial ports via a PCIe slot, this card allows seamless interaction with serial devices such as printers, card readers, PIN pads, and modems. Each port supports bi-directional data transfer at speeds up to 921.6Kbps, making it suitable for demanding industrial, medical, and point-of-sale applications. The card features a 16950 UART based on the ASIX AX99100 chipset, providing reliable communication and compatibility across a wide range of hardware environments. With its 256-byte FIFO buffer per port and support for 5, 6, 7, 8, or 9 data bits, this adapter ensures efficient data handling and versatility. The inclusion of both standard and low-profile brackets ensures easy installation in various case sizes, whether desktop or server, and supports Windows XP and newer, as well as Linux operating systems. An optional configurable power output on Pin 9 allows users to supply up to 2A of 5V or 12V power to external devices, giving added flexibility in deployment. Backed by StarTech.com’s lifetime warranty and lifetime technical support, this product exemplifies quality and durability trusted by IT professionals since 1985. It is a reliable solution for expanding serial connectivity in industrial automation, scientific instruments, medical equipment, and control systems, making it an essential component for environments requiring robust serial communication capabilities.

Features:

• 2 PORT SERIAL CARD: Serial controller card with 16950 UART based on ASIX AX99100, supporting 2 DB9 ports with bi-directional RS232 speeds up to 921.6Kbps per port, 256-byte FIFO buffer, and support for 5 to 9 data bits.

• Upgraded version of PEX2S952: Offers enhanced performance and reliability for serial communication needs.

• OPTIONAL CONFIGURABLE POWER: Provides a choice of 12V, 5V, or no power output through pins 9, with up to 2A total power capacity; each port is individually configurable.

• VERSATILE INSTALLATION: Supports standard and low-profile cases with pre-installed and included brackets; compatible with Windows XP and later, as well as Linux operating systems.

• WIDE APPLICATIONS: Suitable for point-of-sale terminals, factory automation, scientific sensors, medical devices, scanners, and oscilloscopes, offering versatile serial connectivity.

• STARTECH.COM ADVANTAGE: Backed by a lifetime warranty and lifetime technical support; trusted by IT professionals for over 30 years for quality and performance.