StarTech 8 Port PCI Express Low Profile Serial Adapter Card

SKU: STPEX8S950LP MFR: PEX8S950LP
$153.99
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Key Features

  • Expand your connectivity with this 8 port serial adapter, perfect for legacy devices.
  • Experience reliable serial communication with a robust PCI Express interface card.
  • This low profile serial card supports multiple Windows and Linux OS for broad compatibility.
  • Achieve fast data transfer rates up to 921.6 Kbps with this high-performance serial card.
  • Easily manage multiple serial devices using one PCI Express slot, saving valuable space.
  • Benefit from a lifetime warranty, ensuring long-term reliability and peace of mind.
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StarTech 8 Port PCI Express Low Profile Serial Adapter Card Specifications

  • Bus Type

    PCI Express

  • Card Type

    Low Profile (SP bracket incl.)

  • Chipset ID

    PLX/Oxford - OXmPCI952-LQAG

  • Interface

    Serial

  • Port Style

    Dongle (Included)

  • Ports

    8

  • Data Bits

    5, 6, 7, 8, 9

  • FIFO

    128 Bytes

  • Flow Control

    RTS/CTS, XON/XOFF

  • Max Baud Rate

    921.6 Kbps

  • Parity

    None, Even, Odd, 1, 0

  • Serial Protocol

    RS-232

  • Stop Bits

    1, 1.5, 2

  • Connector Type(s)

    1x PCI Express x1 Male

  • External Ports

    8x DB-9 (9 pin; D-Sub) Male

  • OS Compatibility

    Windows 10 (32/64), 8 / 8.1 (32/64), 7 (32/64), Vista (32/64), XP (32/64), 2000, 98SE, CE 5.0
    Windows Server 2012, 2008 R2, 2003
    Linux 2.4.x / 2.6.x

  • Humidity

    5 to 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

  • Cable Length

    11" / 279.4mm

  • Certifications

    RoHS Compliant
    CE
    FC

  • Dimensions (H x L x W)

    3.1 x 6.2 x 0.8" / 78.74 x 157.48 x 20.32mm

  • Weight

    19.7oz / 558.5g

  • UPC Code

    065030825108

About StarTech 8 Port PCI Express Low Profile Serial Adapter Card

An essential tool for expanding your computer's connectivity, the PEX8S950LP 8 Port PCI Express Low Profile Serial Adapter Card is a robust and high-quality solution for integrating multiple serial devices into your system. This efficient adapter card utilizes a single PCI Express slot to provide eight RS-232 serial connections, each capable of data transfer rates up to 921Kbps, ensuring reliable and swift communication with your peripherals.

Crafted with durability in mind, the adapter card comes equipped with dongle cables, offering a total of eight ports through two breakout cables, each featuring four DB9 connectors. This user-friendly design simplifies the connection process, making it straightforward to connect a diverse range of serial peripherals such as printers, scanners, and industrial controls.

The adapter card's low profile form factor makes it an ideal choice for compact and small/micro form factor computer cases, where space is at a premium. Additionally, it includes mounting brackets for both low profile and standard cases, enhancing its versatility and ensuring it can be installed in virtually any system.

With two high-performance 16C950 UART channels, the adapter card maximizes the efficiency of serial data communication, allowing for a maximum data transfer rate of up to 921kbps. It is compliant with PCI Express specification, revision 1.0a, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of systems and devices.

Whether you're operating in a manufacturing environment with CNC machinery and process control equipment, managing point-of-sale systems with credit/debit card readers and receipt printers, or overseeing security setups with UPS control and access key panels, this 8 Port PCI Express Low Profile Serial Adapter Card is the reliable solution you need to connect and manage your devices effectively.

In addition to its technical prowess, the adapter card is designed to meet the needs of various applications across industries, from healthcare and hospitality to environmental control and casino operations. Its broad compatibility and user-friendly features make it a top choice for professionals looking to enhance their system's serial port capacity without sacrificing space or performance.

StarTech 8 Port PCI Express Low Profile Serial Adapter Card Features

  • Expands connectivity with 8 RS-232 serial ports via a single PCI Express slot
  • High-speed data transfer up to 921Kbps for efficient device communication
  • Includes dongle cables with 8 DB9 connectors for easy peripheral connections
  • Low profile design perfect for small/micro form factor computer cases
  • Comes with mounting brackets for both low profile and standard case installations
  • Compliant with PCI Express specification 1.0a for broad system compatibility

Warranty Information

This product has a limited lifetime warranty.

Key Features

  • Expand your connectivity with this 8 port serial adapter, perfect for legacy devices.
  • Experience reliable serial communication with a robust PCI Express interface card.
  • This low profile serial card supports multiple Windows and Linux OS for broad compatibility.
  • Achieve fast data transfer rates up to 921.6 Kbps with this high-performance serial card.
  • Easily manage multiple serial devices using one PCI Express slot, saving valuable space.
  • Benefit from a lifetime warranty, ensuring long-term reliability and peace of mind.

What's in the box:

  • StarTech 8 Port PCI Express Low Profile Serial Adapter Card
  • 2x Breakout Cables
  • 2x Standard Brackets
  • Driver CD
  • Instruction Manual
  • StarTech Lifetime Warranty