StarTech.com 2-Port Serial PCIe Card, Dual-Port PCI Express to RS232/RS422/RS485 (DB9) Serial Card, Low-Profile Brackets Incl., 16C1050 UART, Windows/Linux, TAA Compliant - Level-4 ESD Protection

StarTech.com 2-Port Serial PCIe Card, Dual-Port PCI Express to RS232/RS422/RS485 (DB9) Serial Card, Low-Profile Brackets Incl., 16C1050 UART, Windows/Linux, TAA Compliant - Level-4 ESD Protection

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2-PORT PCIE SERIAL CARD: On-board DIP switches allow each DB9 serial port to operate in its own independent mode, enabling the connection of RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 devices; LED indicators to monitor data transmit/receive status. CONFIGURABLE POWER: Dual-Port PCI Express Serial Adapter Card features configurable power of 12V (1.5A per port), 5V (1.5A per port), or no power (RI) over pin 9 via auxiliary SATA power; Per-Port power modes are individually configurable via jumpers. APPLICATIONS: Ideal for desktops and servers, with a wide range of uses such as point-of-sale terminals, PLCs, factory control and automation, scientific sensors, medical equipment, scanners, and oscilloscopes; DB9 ports work with screw-locking cables. STANDARD & LOW PROFILE BRACKETS: TAA-Compliant Serial Card is equipped with a standard profile bracket (pre-installed), and includes two low-profile brackets for compatibility with small form factor desktops/servers. TECH SPECS: Asix AX99100 Chipset; 16C450 and 16C550 UART compatible; 2x 9-Pin D-Sub Ports; Max Baud 921.6Kbps per port; 256 Byte FIFO; COM Retention; Supports Windows and Linux; Odd/Even/Mark/Space/None Parity Modes; 5/6/7/8/9 Data Bits; PCIe 2.0 x1. Add two RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485-capable DB9 Serial Ports to a desktop computer via PCIe x1 Expansion Card. Add serial communication support to a desktop computer or Small Form Factor (SFF) system, using this 2-Port Serial PCI Express Card. The two DB9 ports can be independently configured to support RS-232, RS-422, and 2/4-wire RS-485 standards, for communication with compliant serial peripheral devices.. Per-Port Serial Configuration. This PCIe Serial Card is equipped with on-board DIP switches, enabling each DB9 serial port to operate in RS-232, RS-422, and/or RS-485 mode(s). The card features LED indicators per port, providing real-time monitoring of port activity.. Configurable External SATA Power. The PCI Express Serial Adapter Card features three power modes that are configurable via on-board jumpers, including 12V (1.5A per port), 5V (1.5A per port), or no power (RI), over pin 9.. Legacy Connectivity. This serial card enables the continued use of legacy serial devices, preventing down time and avoiding costly upgrades. The 2-Port PCIe Serial Card is an ideal system upgrade for a wide range of applications (e.g., point-of-sale terminals, PLCs, factory control and automation, scientific sensors, medical equipment, scanners, and oscilloscopes).. The StarTech.com Advantage. Ports & interfaces. Serial interface type. RS-232/422/485. Serial ports quantity. 2. Expansion card standard. PCIe 2.0. Output interface. Serial. Host interface. PCIe. Design. Product colour. Black. Internal. Yes. Features. Flow control support. Yes. Parity bit. Even, Mark, No, Odd, Space. Stop bits. 1, 1.5, 2. Data bits. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. FIFO (First In, First Out). 256 B. Baud rate. 921.6 Kbit/s. Chipset. ASIX - AX99100. Operational conditions. Operating relative humidity (H-H). 20 - 80%. Storage temperature (T-T). -20 - 80 °C. Operating temperature (T-T). 0 - 70 °C. Technical details. Sustainability compliance. Yes. Compliance certificates. RoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA). System requirements. Server operating systems supported. Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022. Linux operating systems supported. Yes. Windows operating systems supported. Windows 11 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 10, Windows 11 Home, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 10 Education, Windows 11 Pro, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 8.1 x64, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 11 x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 8, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 7, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 IoT Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 8.1, Windows 11, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 11 Enterprise, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64. Weight & dimensions. Weight. 57 g. Height. 16 mm. Depth. 105 mm. Width. 102 mm. Packaging data. Package weight. 147.6 g. Package height. 30 mm. Package depth. 170 mm. Package width. 142 mm. Quick installation guide. Yes. Mounting brackets included. Yes. Cables included. Ribbon cable. Logistics data. Master (outer) case height. 306 mm. Master (outer) case length. 345 mm. Master (outer) case width. 685 mm. Products per master (outer) case. 75 pc(s). Other features. Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) protection. 15 kV. leaflet. manual pdf

Full specifications

Marque StarTech.com
Référence fabricant 2s232422485pccard
PORT PCIE SERIAL CARD On-board DIP switches allow each DB9 serial port to operate in its own independe
CONFIGURABLE POWER Dual-Port PCI Express Serial Adapter Card features configurable power of 12V (1.
APPLICATIONS Ideal for desktops and servers
LOW PROFILE BRACKETS TAA-Compliant Serial Card is equipped with a standard profile bracket (pre-insta
TECH SPECS Asix AX99100 Chipset

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Market price ranges in 2026

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Entry-levelUnder 3210 £
Mid-range3210 £ to 7490 £
High-endOver 7490 £

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