StarTech 16 Port Low Profile RS232 PCI Express Serial Card with Cable

SKU: STEX16S952LP MFR: PEX16S952LP
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Key Features

  • Expand your connectivity with this 16-port RS232 Serial Card, perfect for industrial automation.
  • Experience reliable serial communication with a Max Baud Rate of 921.6 Kbps on this PCI Express card.
  • This Low Profile serial card is ideal for space-constrained systems, with an included SP bracket.
  • Ensure broad compatibility; this Serial Card supports Windows, Linux, and Windows Server OS.
  • Leverage the PLX/Oxford chipset for efficient data transfer with a 128-byte FIFO buffer.
  • Connect multiple serial devices simultaneously using this 16-port PCI Express serial adapter.
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2020-03-10T20:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Does not work with large files transfering

Our application requires large files download (3MB) with baud rate of 115200 and using this model of device we are getting many issues, mainly loss of data and comunication being stopped. We have no issues with other models

GleisonZ1

2017-12-12T19:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Does not work in Window 10 Enterprise IoT LTSB. Com Numbers are duplicated to the onboard COMs. There is no way to modify COM numbers.

Jh_SupplyPro

2017-02-21T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Works perfectly

We use these cards for all our PCs that connect to scientific instruments (Agilent etc). No problems getting the drivers installed or the instruments to communicate. Solid cards that just work. Can't recommend them enough.

ZEUS_GB

2016-12-06T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great support

Purchased this product, couldn't get the driver installed. Spoke with support via chat and they remotely connected and fixed the problem. A+ very impressed. Thank you!

James

2014-09-29T20:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Suggestion for documentation

An arrow showing where pin 1 is for the parallel cable would've been helpful. The stock photo provided on Amazon, CDW, and shown on the box contradicts what is show on the front of the manual.

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StarTech Serial Card Specifications

  • Bus Type

    PCI Express

  • Card Type

    Low Profile (SP bracket incl.)

  • Chipset ID

    PLX/Oxford - OXPCIe958

  • Industry Standards

    PCI Express 1.1, PCI Power Management 1.2

  • Interface

    Serial

  • Port Style

    Dongle (Included)

  • Ports

    16

  • Data Bits

    5, 6, 7, 8

  • FIFO

    128 Bytes

  • Max Baud Rate

    921.6 Kbps

  • Serial Protocol

    RS-232

  • Connector Type(s)

    1 - PCI Express x1 Male

  • External Ports

    16 - DB-9 (9 pin; D-Sub) Male

  • Internal Ports

    1 - SP4 (4 pin; Small Drive Power) Male

  • OS Compatibility

    Windows 10 (32/64), 8 / 8.1 (32/64), 7 (32/64), Vista (32/64), XP (32/64), 2000
    Windows Server 2012, 2008 R2, 2003
    Linux 2.4.x/ 2.6.x

  • Humidity

    5-95% RH

  • Operating Temperature

    0 to 55 deg. C / 32 to 131 deg. F

  • Storage Temperature

    -20 to 85 deg. C / -4 to 185 deg. F

  • Certifications

    RoHS Complaint
    CE
    FC

  • Dimensions (H x L x W)

    0.8 x 7 x 2.7" / 2.03 x 17.78 x 6.86cm

  • Weight

    44.1oz / 1250.21g

  • UPC Code

    065030837675

About StarTech Serial Card

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Works perfectly

By ZEUS_GB

We use these cards for all our PCs that connect to scientific instruments (Agilent etc). No problems getting the drivers installed or the instruments to communicate. Solid cards that just work. Can't recommend them enough.

Great support

By James

Purchased this product, couldn't get the driver installed. Spoke with support via chat and they remotely connected and fixed the problem. A+ very impressed. Thank you!

The PEX16S952LP 16 Port Low Profile RS232 PCI Express Serial Card with Cable Included lets you turn a single low profile PCIe slot into 16 RS232 (DB9) serial connections. The serial adapter card is based on a native single chip design that allows you to harness the full capability of PCI Express (PCIe), delivering optimum reliability and speed while reducing the load applied to the CPU by as much as 48% over conventional serial cards.

This low profile serial card is compatible with a broad range of operating systems, including Windows 7, XP and Server 2003 and features a VHDCI 68 pin connector with an included serial breakout cable for installation into a single low profile expansion card slot. The card also includes a full-sized bracket, for installation in standard form factor computers. Backed by a StarTech lifetime warranty and free lifetime technical support.

• 16 high speed RS-232 serial ports with data transfer rate up to 921.6 Kbps
• 128-byte deep FIFO per transmitter and receiver
• Native single-Chip, single lane PCI Express
• Includes a Full Profile bracket
• High Performance Dual Channel Oxford 950 UART
• Selectable power output on pin 9 for the serial port
• Automated in-band software flow control using programmable Xon/Xoff in both directions
• Automated out-of-band hardware flow control using TX/RX/RTS/CTS/DSR/DTR/DCD/RI/GND
• Compliant with PCI Express base specifications revision 1.1

Advantage
• High Performance Dual Channel Oxford 950 UART offers reliability, speed and broad OS compatibility
• Native single-Chip, single lane PCI Express means less load on the CPU and higher performance
• Includes both low and full profile brackets ensuring maximum compatibility; ships with low profile configuration

Applications
• Control/monitoring of surveillance/security cameras and systems
• Industrial automation for factory/manufacturing floors
• Self service automated machines and kiosks (grocery, airport) to control serial devices such as scales, touchscreens, magnetic card readers, bar code scanners, receipt printers, label printers
• POS applications to control keyboards, cash drawers, receipt printers, card readers / card swipes, scales and elevated displays on poles
• 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

Warranty Information

This product has a limited lifetime warranty.

Key Features

  • Expand your connectivity with this 16-port RS232 Serial Card, perfect for industrial automation.
  • Experience reliable serial communication with a Max Baud Rate of 921.6 Kbps on this PCI Express card.
  • This Low Profile serial card is ideal for space-constrained systems, with an included SP bracket.
  • Ensure broad compatibility; this Serial Card supports Windows, Linux, and Windows Server OS.
  • Leverage the PLX/Oxford chipset for efficient data transfer with a 128-byte FIFO buffer.
  • Connect multiple serial devices simultaneously using this 16-port PCI Express serial adapter.

What's in the box:

  • StarTech 16 port Breakout Cable
  • Full Profile Bracket
  • Driver CD
  • Instruction Manual
  • StarTech Lifetime Warranty