StarTech.com 8-Port PCI Express RS232 Serial Adapter Card with 16C1050 UART, Low Profile, Windows Compatible

StarTech 8-Port PCI Express RS232 Serial Adapter Card, PCIe to DB9 Controller 16C1050 UART, Low Profile, 15kV ESD, Windows Only, TAA

Enhance your desktop's connectivity with the StarTech.com PEX8S1050LP, an 8-port PCIe serial expansion card designed for reliable serial communication. This versatile card adds eight RS-232 DB9 serial ports to your system through two PCIe slots, providing speeds of up to 921.6 Kbps per port for seamless data transfer. Its robust design supports a wide range of peripherals such as printers, scanners, credit card readers, PIN pads, modems, and industrial control devices, making it an ideal solution for POS systems, factory automation, scientific instruments, and medical equipment. The included two breakout cables, each with four DB9 connectors, facilitate straightforward connections to multiple devices simultaneously. The card features the System Base SB16C1058PCI chipset and 16C1050 UARTs, ensuring compatibility and stability across various applications. Its bi-directional RS-232 interface supports standard communication protocols, with optional power configurations providing up to 3A shared power on 12V/5V lines, accommodating a variety of peripheral power needs. Designed with space efficiency in mind, the card comes with both low-profile and full-profile brackets, enabling easy installation in small form factor and standard cases. Compatible exclusively with Windows operating systems, including Windows XP and newer versions, the card supports PCI Express Base Specifications 1.0a/1.1, ensuring compliance and future-proofing your setup. The package includes the serial card, two breakout cables, brackets, and a quick-start guide, all backed by a lifetime warranty. This environmentally friendly device complies with EU RoHS and WEEE directives, manufactured in Taiwan by StarTech.com, a trusted name in connectivity solutions. Whether for industrial automation, scientific research, or point of sale systems, this PCIe serial card provides a reliable, high-performance solution for expanding serial port connectivity in space-constrained environments.

Features:

• TECH SPECS: System Base SB16C1058PCI Chipset; 16C1050 UART Compatibility; 8 DB9 Ports; Max Baud Rate of 921.6 Kbps per port; 256 Byte FIFO; Parity Modes: None, Even, Odd; Supports 5/6/7/8 Data Bits; RS-232 Standard; Includes 2 low-profile brackets (full-profile included)

• VERSATILE APPLICATIONS: Suitable for point of sale terminals, PLCs, factory automation, scientific sensors, medical equipment, scanners, and oscilloscopes

• WINDOWS ONLY: Compatible with Windows XP and newer, including Windows Server 2003 and up; Fully compliant with PCI Express Base Specifications 1.0a/1.1; Supports low profile and standard desktop/server cases

• OPTIONAL CONFIGURABLE POWER: Provides 12V/5V or no power on pin 9 with a shared capacity of up to 3A; Includes two breakout cables for multiple device connections; Hex nuts included for secure DB9 connections

• EFFICIENT 8 PORT SERIAL CONTROL: Based on 16C1050 UART with 15kV ESD protection; Bi-directional RS232 communication; Supports multiple peripherals simultaneously