Name: StarTech.com 2-Port PCI Express Serial Card with 16C1050 UART - RS232
Brand: StarTech.com
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Internal. Host interface: PCIe. Output interface: Serial. Add two high performance RS232 serial ports (DB9) to your low or full-profile computer, through a PCI Express slot. This PCI Express serial card adds two high-performance RS232 serial ports to your desktop computer or server, for connecting your serial-based devices and equipment.. Convenient system upgrades through PCIe. The PCIe serial card can be installed into an available PCI Express slot, to provide two high-performance 16C1050 RS232 serial UART channels/ports. It offers a convenient solution for connecting modern or legacy equipment to newer computer systems that don't have RS232 ports. 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.. The 2-port PCIe serial card is ideal for system upgrades in a wide range of applications including manufacturing equipment, POS equipment, security devices such as surveillance cameras, card readers or access panels, and environment or building control systems.. High-performance serial communication. The PCIe serial card delivers high-performance serial communication, with support for data transfer rates of up to 460Kbps. The serial card provides CPU load decrease which helps ensure optimal system performance and prevent errors such as overruns by preserving resources. In addition, the dual-channel UART ensures smooth performance, even while both ports are in use.. Easy installation. The serial card is easy to install and configure, with support for a broad range of Windows® operating systems. Plus, the card features IRQ sharing and supports plug-and-play serial device connections, guaranteeing convenient, hassle-free installation. It comes with a standard-profile bracket installed, and also includes an optional low-profile bracket.. The PEX2S1050 is backed by a 2-year lifetime warranty and free lifetime technical support.. The StarTech.com Advantage. Ports & interfaces. Serial interface type. RS-232. Serial ports quantity. 2. Expansion card form factor. Full-height / Low-profile. Output interface. Serial. Host interface. PCIe. Design. Certification. CE, FCC, Microsoft WHQL. Internal. Yes. Features. Flow control support. Yes. Full duplex. Yes. Data bits. 5, 6, 7, 8. FIFO (First In, First Out). 256 B. Baud rate. 460.8 Kbit/s. Chipset. SystemBase - SB16C1052PCI. Operational conditions. Operating relative humidity (H-H). 5 - 85%. Storage temperature (T-T). -20 - 100 °C. Operating temperature (T-T). -10 - 80 °C. Technical details. Compliance certificates. RoHS. System requirements. Server operating systems supported. Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019. Windows operating systems supported. Windows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, 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, Windows 95, Windows 98SE, Windows ME, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Enterprise x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Ultimate x64, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64. Weight & dimensions. Weight. 61 g. Height. 20 mm. Depth. 103 mm. Width. 120 mm. Packaging data. Package weight. 149 g. Package height. 32 mm. Package depth. 174 mm. Package width. 143 mm. Quick installation guide. Yes. Drivers included. Yes. Mounting brackets included. Yes. Logistics data. Master (outer) case height. 319 mm. Master (outer) case length. 691 mm. Master (outer) case width. 356 mm. Products per master (outer) case. 75 pc(s). Harmonized System (HS) code. 84733020. leaflet. manual pdf

Full specifications

Marque	StarTech.com
Référence fabricant	pex2s1050
Host Interface	PCIe. Output interface: Serial. Add two high performance RS232 serial ports (DB9

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Range	Indicative price	For whom	What you get
Entry-level	Under 1045300 £	Tight budget, occasional use	Essential features, reliable for beginners
Mid-range	1045300 £ to 2439030 £	Regular daily use	Good value for money, solid performance
High-end	Over 2439030 £	Demanding users	The best of the category, all advanced features

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