StarTech 1 Port Low Profile Native RS232 PCI Express Serial Card with 16550 UART

The PEX1S553LP PCI Express Serial Card is a high-performance solution that transforms a PCI Express slot into a robust RS232 (DB9) serial connection. This advanced card is engineered with a native single chip design, allowing you to leverage the full potential of PCI Express (PCIe) technology. Remarkably, it reduces the CPU load by up to 48% compared to traditional bridge chip serial cards, enhancing system performance and reliability.

This PCI Express RS232 Serial Adapter Card boasts wide compatibility with an array of operating systems, including Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista/Windows 7/Server 2008 R2 (32 and 64 bit), and Linux Kernel 2.6.11 and up. It comes pre-installed with a low profile/half-height bracket, but also includes an optional full profile bracket. This flexibility enables you to add a serial port to virtually any computer, irrespective of the case form factor.

The product is designed as a replacement for the PEX1S552LP card. It features one high-speed RS232 serial port with a data transfer rate of up to 460.8 Kbps. The card is equipped with a selectable power output on pin 9 for the serial port, and a 128-byte deep FIFO per transmitter and receiver. It also supports automated out-of-band flow control using CTS/RTS and DSR/DTR, as well as automated in-band software flow control using programmable Xon/Xoff in both directions.

The PEX1S553LP PCI Express Serial Card is compliant with PCI Express base specifications revision 1.1a. It is easy to install and use, coming with comprehensive step-by-step instructions to save you time and hassle.

This versatile card finds applications in self-service automated machines and kiosks to control serial devices such as scales, touchscreens, magnetic card readers, bar code scanners, receipt printers, and label printers. It's also ideal for bank teller workstations, POS retail applications in grocery stores and other retail outlets, standard ATM automated teller machines, and for controlling multiple surveillance/security cameras in parking structures, office buildings, and more.