StarTech.com 2-Port PCIe Serial Card - Dual RS-232 (DB9) Interface with 16C1050 UART Support

StarTech 2-Port PCI Express Serial Card, Dual Port PCIe to RS232 (DB9) Serial Card, 16C1050 UART, COM Retention, Windows & Linux, TAA

Enhance your desktop or Small Form Factor (SFF) system's connectivity with the StarTech.com 21050-PC-SERIAL-CARD, a reliable two-port PCIe serial expansion card designed for legacy device support. This card enables seamless RS-232 communication, allowing control and data exchange with serial peripherals such as barcode scanners, receipt printers, PLCs, medical devices, and more. Its high-performance 16C1050 UART on both ports ensures bi-directional data transfer at speeds up to 921.6 Kbps per port, making it suitable for demanding industrial, logistics, and IT applications. The inclusion of LED status lights provides easy activity monitoring, and the ports support screw-locking serial cables for secure connections. The low-profile brackets accommodate SFF systems, while compatibility with Windows and Linux broadens its deployment options. Backed by a 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical assistance from StarTech.com, this card offers a durable, long-term solution for extending serial connectivity in various environments. The PCIe 2.0 x1 interface ensures efficient performance without occupying significant expansion slots, and the card supplies 5V or 12V power over pin 9, facilitating connection to a wide range of serial devices. Designed with the IT professional in mind, this serial adapter simplifies upgrades and maintains legacy hardware workflows, preventing downtime and reducing upgrade costs. Whether used in server rooms, industrial control systems, laboratories, or retail POS setups, the StarTech.com PCIe serial card delivers dependable, high-speed serial communication support with comprehensive features for versatile industrial and commercial applications.

Features:

• PCIE TO SERIAL: Connect serial RS232 (DB9) devices to a computer with this PCIe serial card, supporting high-performance 16C1050 UART on both ports and LED activity indicators.

• DEVICE COMPATIBILITY: Ideal for connecting barcode readers, receipt printers, scales, PLCs, medical devices, and other serial peripherals, with power supplied over pin 9 (5V or 12V). Includes low-profile brackets for SFF systems.

• APPLICATIONS: Suitable for IT environments such as server rooms, industrial automation, logistics, and laboratories, supporting screw locking serial cables for secure connections and continuing legacy hardware usage.

• DUAL SERIAL PORT SPECIFICATIONS: Features two ports with 16C1050 UARTs, supporting baud rates up to 921.6 Kbps, and 256-byte FIFO buffers for efficient data handling.

• SUPPORTS WINDOWS AND LINUX: Compatible with major operating systems, ensuring broad deployment options across different platforms.

• CHIPSET AND PARITY MODES: Powered by the Asix AX99100 chipset, supporting various parity modes including odd, even, mark, space, and none, with data bits ranging from 5 to 9.

• PCIe 2.0 x1 INTERFACE: Designed for optimal performance without occupying multiple expansion slots, suitable for modern systems with limited space.

• INCLUDED ACCESSORIES: Comes with two low-profile brackets and a quick-start guide for easy installation and configuration.

• LONG-TERM RELIABILITY: Backed by a two-year warranty and lifetime multilingual technical support, ensuring ongoing assistance and product durability.