StarTech.com 2-Port PCIe Serial Card (Part #21050-PC-SERIAL-LP) for Legacy RS-232 Devices

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

Enhance your system's connectivity with the StarTech.com 2-Port PCIe Serial Card, designed to add serial communication support to both small form factor and full-size computer systems. Featuring two RS-232 (DB9) ports, this card allows you to easily connect peripherals such as barcode scanners, receipt printers, scales, PLCs, and medical devices, ensuring seamless integration with legacy hardware. Its high-performance 16C1050 UART supports bi-directional data transfer speeds up to 921.6 Kbps per port, making it suitable for demanding applications in logistics, manufacturing, security, and IT environments.
The PCIe 2.0 x1 interface ensures reliable installation in server rooms, industrial automation setups, and laboratories. Thanks to the included low-profile brackets, this card fits comfortably in compact systems, while the full-profile bracket provides flexibility for standard chassis. LED status lights on each port enable quick activity monitoring, reducing troubleshooting time and enhancing operational efficiency. The card also supplies 5V or 12V power over pin 9, accommodating various peripheral needs, with screw-locking DB9 cables providing secure connections for critical applications.
Compatibility extends across Windows and Linux operating systems, ensuring broad usability. The card's RoHS compliance underscores its environmentally friendly design, and its Taiwan origin guarantees quality manufacturing standards. With a two-year warranty and dedicated technical support, users can rely on the StarTech.com serial card for long-term performance and support in diverse industrial and IT settings.

Features:

• PCIE TO SERIAL: Connect serial RS232 (DB9) devices to a computer with this low profile PCI serial card; supports high performance 16C1050 UART on both ports; LED activity indicators for easy monitoring

• DEVICE COMPATIBILITY: Ideal for connecting barcode scanners, receipt printers, scales, PLCs, and medical devices; supplies 5V or 12V power over pin 9; includes full-profile bracket for versatile installation

• APPLICATIONS: Suitable for server rooms, industrial control, automation, logistics, and laboratories; maintains legacy device support; DB9 ports feature screw locking for secure connections

• DUAL SERIAL PORT SPECIFICATIONS: Supports UART 16C1050, maximum baud rate of 921.6 Kbps per port, 256-byte FIFO buffers, COM port retention; compatible with Windows and Linux; features ASIX AX99100 chipset and various parity/data bit options; PCIe 2.0 x1 interface; low-profile brackets included

• PROFESSIONAL QUALITY: Designed for IT professionals, reliable performance, environmentally friendly RoHS compliant, backed by a 2-year warranty, and supported by dedicated technical assistance