StarTech.com PEX2S1050 2-Port PCI Express Serial Card with Dual 16C1050 UART RS232 Ports

StarTech PCI Express Serial Card, 2 port, Dual Channel 16C1050 UART, Serial Port PCIe Card, Serial Expansion Card, TAA

Expand your computer's connectivity with the StarTech.com PEX2S1050 PCI Express serial card, designed to add two high-performance RS232 serial ports to desktops and servers. This versatile plug-in card fits into available PCIe slots, supporting a wide range of configurations from 1x to 16x, and is ideal for integrating legacy serial devices or upgrading existing systems. Equipped with dual 16C1050 UART channels, it ensures reliable, high-speed serial communication with data transfer rates up to 460Kbps. This feature is essential for applications requiring precise and efficient data exchange, such as manufacturing equipment, point-of-sale systems, security devices, and building automation systems. The card's support for hardware flow control via RTS/CTS and in-band software Xon/Xoff ensures flexible and stable data flow, minimizing errors and maximizing throughput. Its 256-byte FIFO buffers per port further enhance performance by reducing data overruns during high-volume transmissions. Installation is straightforward with support for plug-and-play configuration, IRQ sharing, and both standard and low-profile brackets included, making it suitable for a variety of system enclosures. The PEX2S1050 is compliant with PCI Express 1.0a specifications and is compatible with multiple bus types, providing broad system compatibility. Backed by a two-year warranty and free lifetime technical support, this serial card offers a reliable upgrade for professionals needing robust serial communication capabilities. Its environmentally friendly design aligns with EU RoHS and WEEE standards, confirming its commitment to sustainability. Whether upgrading legacy systems or expanding serial port capacity, the StarTech.com PEX2S1050 delivers performance, flexibility, and ease of installation in an enterprise or industrial setting.

Features:

• Out-of-band hardware flow control using RTS / CTS

• Support for 5, 6, 7, or 8 data bits

• Standard profile bracket installed; optional dual low-profile brackets included

• 256-Byte deep FIFO per transmitter and receiver

• In-band software flow control with programmable Xon/Xoff in both directions

• Maximum data transfer rate of 460Kbps

• Compliant with PCI Express 1.0a specification; compatible with 1x, 2x, 4x, 8x, and 16x PCIe slots

• Dual-channel 16C1050 UART for full compatibility with 16C1050 devices