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StarTech.com 16-Port Low-Profile Serial Card - RS232 - PCI Express

StarTech.com PCI Express Serial Card - 16 Port Low-Profile Serial Card - High-Speed PCIe Serial Adapter - Serial Controller DB9 RS232

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Web ID: W000184165
Mfr. Part: PEX16S550LP
This PCI Express serial card adds 16 high-speed RS232 ports to your standard or low-profile desktop or server PC. This lets you maximize the number of available DB9 RS232 ports that are available for connecting your serial-based devices and equipment, while using only a single PCI Express (PCIe) slot. Its the perfect solution for adding the serial ports you need, even if your desktop PC or server only has a limited number of PCIe expansion slots.

Add 16 RS232 ports through one PCIe slot
You can install the serial card to add 16 high-performance DB9 RS232 serial ports from a single PCIe slot. With two breakout cables of 8 ports each, the PCIe serial card maximizes the density of DB9 RS232 ports on a server or desktop computer. Its ideal for system upgrades in a wide range of applications, including manufacturing equipment, POS equipment, security devices such as surveillance cameras, and environment or building control systems.

The serial card is compliant with PCI Express 1.0a specification, and it's compatible with 1x, 2x, 4x, 8x and 16x PCI Express slots.

High-speed serial communication
The PCIe serial card delivers high-performance, high-speed serial communication, with support for data transfer rates of up to 921.6 Kbps.

Easy installation
The serial card is easy to install and configure, and compatible with a broad range of Windows and Linux operating systems. The card features IRQ sharing and supports plug-and-play serial device connections, which makes it convenient and easy to connect serial devices. It includes a low-profile bracket making it compatible with both full profile and low profile PC chassis slots.

The PEX16S550LP is backed by a StarTech.com lifetime warranty and free lifetime technical support.
Overview
Design
Product colour:
Yellow
Internal:
Yes
Certification:
CE, FCC
RoHS compliance:
Yes
Features
Baud rate:
921.6 Kbit/s
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T):
0 - 55 C
Storage temperature (T-T):
-20 - 75 C
Operating relative humidity (H-H):
10 - 90%
Packaging data
Package width:
192 mm
Package depth:
293 mm
Package height:
70 mm
Package weight:
1.15 kg
Cables included:
RS-232
Quick installation guide:
Yes
Mounting brackets included:
Yes
Drivers included:
Yes
Features
Chipset:
ASMedia - ASM1083, SystemBase - SB4002A, SB16C1058
Ports & interfaces
Serial interface type:
RS-232
Host interface:
PCIe
Serial ports quantity:
32
Output interface:
Serial
Expansion card form factor:
Low-profile
System requirements
Windows operating systems supported:
Windows 10 Education,Windows 10 Education x64,Windows 10 Enterprise,Windows 10 Enterprise x64,Windows 10 Home,Windows 10 Home x64,Windows 10 IOT Core,Windows 10 Pro,Windows 10 Pro x64,Windows 7 Enterprise,Windows 7 Enterprise x64,Windows 7 Home Basic,Windows 7 Home Basic x64,Windows 7 Home Premium,Windows 7 Home Premium x64,Windows 7 Professional,Windows 7 Professional x64,Windows 7 Starter,Windows 7 Starter x64,Windows 7 Ultimate,Windows 7 Ultimate x64,Windows 8,Windows 8 Enterprise,Windows 8 Enterprise x64,Windows 8 Pro,Windows 8 Pro x64,Windows 8 x64,Windows 8.1,Windows 8.1 Enterprise,Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64,Windows 8.1 Pro,Windows 8.1 Pro x64,Windows 8.1 x64
Linux operating systems supported:
Yes
Server operating systems supported:
Windows Server 2003,Windows Server 2008 R2,Windows Server 2012,Windows Server 2012 R2,Windows Server 2016
Features
Data bits:
5,6,7,8
Stop bits:
1,1.5,2
Weight & dimensions
Width:
68 mm
Depth:
167.7 mm
Height:
22 mm
Weight:
70 g

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