StarTech.com 2-Port PCI Express Serial Interface Card, Dual Port PCIe to RS232 (DB9) Serial Card, 16C1050 UART, Low/Full Profile Brackets, COM Retention, For Windows/Linux

StarTech.com 2-Port PCI Express Serial Interface Card, Dual Port PCIe to RS232 (DB9) Serial Card, 16C1050 UART, Low/Full Profile Brackets, COM Retention, For Windows/Linux

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PCIE TO SERIAL: Connect serial RS232 (DB9) devices to a computer with this low profile PC serial card; Features support for high performance 16C1050 UART on both DB9 male ports; Monitor activity with the built-in LED status lights on the PCI express DB9 card. DEVICE COMPATIBILITY: Use this serial interface card to connect barcode readers/scanners, receipt printers, scales, PLCs, medical devices, etc; The UART PCIe card supplies 5V or 12V power over pin 9; Full-profile bracket included. APPLICATIONS: This card is ideal for IT applications such as server rooms, industrial control/automation, logistics, and laboratories; Continue using legacy hardware with this RS232 PCIe card; DB9 ports accept screw locking serial cables. DUAL SERIAL PORT CARD SPECS: 16C1050 UART, Max Baud 921.6 Kbps per Port, 256 Byte FIFO, COM Retention, Supports Windows/Linux, ASIX AX99100 Chipset, Odd/Even/Mark/Space/None Parity Modes, 5/6/7/8/9 Data Bits, PCIe 2.0 x1, Low-Profile Brackets Installed. THE IT PRO'S CHOICE: Designed and built for IT Professionals, this PCIe to RS232 card is backed for 2-years, including free lifetime 24/5 multi-lingual technical assistance. Baud Rate 921.6 Kbps per Port | 256-byte FIFO | PCIe 2.0 x1. Add serial communication support to a Small Form Factor (SFF) or full-size system, using this two-port serial card. RS-232 (DB9) support enables control and communication with serial peripheral devices.. Legacy Connectivity. Install this card to enable the continued use of legacy serial devices, preventing down time and avoiding costly upgrades. The 2-port PCIe serial card is ideal for system upgrades in a wide range of applications for logistics, manufacturing, and freight sectors, and the IT industry, such as POS equipment, security systems, A/V installations, and more.. Connect with Ease. The RS-232 card features dual ports with 16C1050 UART support, 256-byte FIFO (transmit/receive), bi-directional speeds up to 921.6 Kbps per port, low-profile brackets are included for SFF systems, and serial port LED status lights. In addition, it supports Windows and Linux systems for maximum compatibility.. 21050-PC-SERIAL-LP is backed for 2-years by StarTech.com, including free lifetime 24/5 multi-lingual technical assistance.. The StarTech.com Advantage. Ports & interfaces. Serial interface type. RS-232. Serial ports quantity. 2. Expansion card standard. PCI 2.0. Expansion card form factor. Full-height / Low-profile. Output interface. Serial. Host interface. PCIe. Design. LED indicators. Activity. Product colour. Yellow. Internal. Yes. Features. Parity bit. Even, Mark, No, Odd, Space. Data bits. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. FIFO (First In, First Out). 256 B. Baud rate. 921.6 Kbit/s. Chipset. ASIX - AX99100, ASIX - ZT3243LFEY. Operational conditions. Operating relative humidity (H-H). 5 - 95%. Storage temperature (T-T). -40 - 75 °C. Operating temperature (T-T). 0 - 55 °C. System requirements. Server operating systems supported. Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019. Linux operating systems supported. Yes. 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 IOT Core, Windows 10 IoT Enterprise, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 11, Windows 11 x64, Windows 7, 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 7 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. Weight & dimensions. Weight. 160 g. Height. 18 mm. Depth. 67 mm. Width. 66 mm. Packaging data. Package weight. 160 g. Package height. 38 mm. Package depth. 144 mm. Package width. 207 mm. Quick installation guide. Yes. Mounting brackets included. Yes. Logistics data. Master (outer) case height. 340 mm. Master (outer) case length. 440 mm. Master (outer) case width. 530 mm. Products per master (outer) case. 50 pc(s). Other features. Material. Steel. leaflet. manual pdf

Full specifications

Marque StarTech.com
Référence fabricant 21050pcseriallp
PCIE TO SERIAL Connect serial RS232 (DB9) devices to a computer with this low profile PC serial
DEVICE COMPATIBILITY Use this serial interface card to connect barcode readers/scanners
APPLICATIONS This card is ideal for IT applications such as server rooms
S CHOICE Designed and built for IT Professionals

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Market price ranges in 2026

RangeIndicative price
Entry-levelUnder 391990 £
Mid-range391990 £ to 914640 £
High-endOver 914640 £

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