Add 2 high-speed RS-232 serial ports to your low profile/small form factor computer with a PCI Express expansion slot

The PEX2S553LP low profile/half-height PCI Express Serial Card turns a PCI Express slot into two RS232 (DB9) serial connections.

The card is constructed using a native single chip design that lets you harness the full capability offered by PCI Express (PCIe), while reducing the load applied to the CPU by as much as 48% over conventional bridge chip serial cards.

The PCI Express RS232 Serial Adapter Card is compatible with a broad range of operating systems, including Windows®, and Linux Kernel 2.6.11 to 4.11.x, and ships with a low profile/half-height bracket installed but includes an optional full profile bracket that lets you add 2 serial ports to virtually any computer (regardless of the case form factor).

This product is a replacement for our PEX2S552LP card.

Backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

FEATURES

• One high speed RS232 serial port with data transfer rate up to 460.8 Kbps
• Ships with half-height/low profile mounting bracket, includes optional standard profile bracket
• Single chip design optimizes speed and reliability
• Native single-chip, single lane PCI Express
• Selectable power output on pin 9 for the serial port
• Compliant with PCI Express base specifications revision 1.1a
• Automated out-of-band flow control using CTS/RTS and DSR/DTR
• Automated in-band software flow control using programmable Xon/Xoff in both directions
• 128-byte deep FIFO per transmitter and receiver
• Applications
  • Self service automated machines and kiosks to control serial devices such as scales, touchscreens, magnetic card readers, bar code scanners, receipt printers, label printers
  • Bank teller workstations in either full profile or low profile versions to control their serial devices such as cash drawers, card readers / card swipes, printers, keypads / pinpads, pen pads
  • POS retail applications in grocery stores, and any other retail store to control keyboards, cash drawers, receipt printers, card readers / card swipes, scales, and elevated displays on poles
  • Standard ATM automated teller machines to control keypads, receipt printer, card readers / card swipes, touchscreen LCD's, camera control, etc.
  • Used to control multiple surveillance / security cameras in a parking structure, office building, etc.
• The StarTech.com Advantage
  • Native single-Chip, single lane PCI Express; 48% less cpu load, and increased performance
  • Pre-configured with half-height mounting bracket for low profile systems, but includes a full profile bracket for versatility
  • Easy to install and use with full step-by-step instructions saves time and hassle

SPECIFICATIONS

• Warranty Information:
  • Warranty: 2 Years
• Connector(s):
  • Connector Type(s): 1 – PCI Express x1
  • Internal Ports: 1 – LP4 (4 pin; Large Drive Power)
  • External Ports: 2 – DB-9 (9 pin, D-Sub)
• Environmental:
  • Operating Temperature: –10°C to 80°C (14°F to 176°F)
  • Storage Temperature: 20°C to 100°C (-4°F to 212°F)
  • Humidity: 5~85% RH
• Hardware:
  • Ports: 2
  • Interface: Serial
  • Bus Type: PCI Express
  • Card Type: Low Profile (SP bracket incl.)
  • Port Style: Integrated on Card
  • Chipset ID: ASIX – MCS9922CV-AA
• Packaging Information:
  • Package Height: 1.3 in [32 mm]
  • Package Length: 6.8 in [17.3 cm]
  • Package Width: 5.6 in [14.3 cm]
  • Shipping (Package) Weight: 0.4 lb [0.2 kg]
• Performance:
  • Serial Protocol: RS-232
  • Max Baud Rate: 460.8 Kbps
  • FIFO: 128 Bytes
• Physical Characteristics:
  • Color: Green
  • Material: Steel
  • Product Length: 4.1 in [10.5 cm]
  • Product Width: 3.1 in [80 mm]
  • Product Height: 0.8 in [2 cm]
  • Weight of Product: 2.2 oz [63.5 g]
• Software:
  • OS Compatibility:
    • Windows® DOS, 95, 98SE, 2000, CE 5.0/6.0, Embedded System 2009, POS Ready 2009, XP Embedded, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10, 11
    • Windows Server® 2003, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019
    • Mac OS X® 10.4 to 10.10
    • Linux kernel 2.6.x to 4.11.x LTS Versions only
  • Microsoft WHQL Certified: Yes
• What's in the Box:
  • Included in Package:
    • 1 – PCI-Express Serial Card
    • 1 – DB9 Ribbon cable
    • 1 – Full Profile Bracket
    • 1 – Low profile bracket
    • 1 – Driver CD
    • 1 – Instruction Manual