StarTech.com 4-Port Serial PCIe Card (PS74ADFSERIALCARD) - Multi-Protocol Support for Desktops and Small Form Factor Systems

StarTech.com 4-Port Serial PCIe Card, Quad-Port RS232/RS422/RS485 Card, 16C1050 UART, ESD Protection, Windows/Linux, TAA-Compliant

Enhance your desktop or small form factor system with the StarTech.com PS74ADFSERIALCARD 4-Port Serial PCIe Card. Designed to add serial communication capabilities, this card features four DB9 ports that can be independently configured to support RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 standards, making it suitable for a wide range of serial peripheral devices. Each port is equipped with on-board DIP switches for easy, manual configuration, allowing you to switch between protocols without software adjustments. LED indicators provide real-time visual status updates on data transmission and reception, simplifying monitoring and troubleshooting in complex setups. The card’s flexible power options include three configurable modes—12V (1.5A per port), 5V (1.5A per port), or no power—via auxiliary SATA power and jumpers, accommodating various device requirements and system configurations. Its low-profile form factor and included brackets ensure compatibility with both standard and small form factor desktops and servers, making it an ideal upgrade for legacy device support in industrial, medical, and automation applications. The integrated Asix AX99100 chipset, compatible with 16C450 and 16C550 UART standards, ensures reliable communication and broad compatibility with serial devices. The package includes the serial card, four low-profile brackets, three ribbon cables, and a quick-start guide, providing everything needed for a quick and straightforward installation. Backed by a two-year warranty, the StarTech.com PS74ADFSERIALCARD is a versatile and reliable solution for extending your system’s connectivity and maintaining legacy device support in modern environments.

Features:

• 4-PORT PCIE SERIAL CARD: On-board DIP switches allow each DB9 serial port to operate in its own independent mode, enabling the connection of RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 devices; LED indicators to monitor data transmit/receive status

• CONFIGURABLE POWER: Quad-Port PCI Express Serial Adapter Card features configurable power of 12V (1.5A per port), 5V (1.5A per port), or no power (RI) over pin 9 via auxiliary SATA power; Per-Port power modes are individually configurable via jumpers

• APPLICATIONS: Ideal for desktops and servers, with a wide range of uses such as point-of-sale terminals, PLCs, factory control and automation, scientific sensors, medical equipment, scanners, and oscilloscopes; DB9 ports work with screw-locking cables

• STANDARD & LOW PROFILE BRACKETS: TAA-Compliant Serial Card is equipped with two standard profile brackets (pre-installed), and includes four low-profile brackets for compatibility with small form factor desktops/servers

• TECH SPECS: Asix AX99100 Chipset; 16C450 and 16C550 UART compatible