StarTech.com 2 Port PCI-e Serial Adapter Card This PCI Express based serial adapter card allows you to turn a PCI Express slot into two RS232 (DB9) serial ports. Based on a native single chip design (no bridge chip), this two port serial adapter card allows you to harness the full capability offered by PCI Express (PCIe), and reducing the load applied to the cpu by as much as 48% over conventional serial cards.
Easy to Install The RS232 Serial Adapter Card (PEX2S552) is compatible with a broad range of operating systems including Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista, Linux Kernel 2.6.11 and up, and MAC OS 10.4 and above. Plus, the card includes an optional low profile bracket that allows the card to be installed in any PCI Express slot, regardless of the size of the computer case.
Features:
Easy to install and use with full step-by-step instructions
Native single-Chip, single lane PCI Express
Standard and low profile bracket included
128-byte deep FIFO per transmitter and receiver
Automated in-band software flow control using programmable Xon/Xoff in both directions
Automated out-of-band flow control using CTS/RTS and DSR/DTR
Compliant with PCI Express base specifications revision 1.0a
Native single-Chip, single lane PCI Express
Selectable power output on pin 9 for the serial port
Single chip design optimizes speed and reliability
Two high speed RS-232 serial ports with data transfer rate up to 460.8 Kbps
Detailed Features
Technical Specifications
Warranty - Lifetime warranty
Bus Type - PCI Express
Connector Types - 2 - DB9 Male
Product Height - 0.79 in [20 mm]
Product Length - 4.13 in [105 mm]
Number of Ports - 2
Carton Quantity - 50
Shipping (Package) Weight - 0.42 lb [0.19 kg]
Product Weight - 2.24 oz [63.5 g]
Product Width - 4.72 in [120 mm]
Bus Type - PCI Express
Chipset - MOSCHIP MCS9901
Maximum Data Transfer Rate - 460.8 Kbps
Note - Selectable power output on pin 9 of the serial port
OS Support - Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista/Linux Kernel 2.6.11 & above/MAC 10.4 & above
Supports - x1, x2, x4, x8, x16(lane)
Customer Reviews and Rating
Customer Rating:
4.8
Customer Reviews:
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It works perfectly
Reviewer:
Pappy on
Dec 09, 2009 Customer Rating:
4.5
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3.0
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5.0
Quality
5.0
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5.0
I bought the card to connect my ham transceiver to my Windows 7 computer after my USB converter would not work with Windows 7. The card arrived promptly and installed correctly. It has functioned without a glitch. On the negative side, the card cost a bit more than I expected and the connecting cable was not shipped with the card so I had to wait a few days more for the cable.
2 Port PCI-e Serial Adapter Card
Reviewer:
Julie K on
Nov 20, 2009 Customer Rating:
5.0
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5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
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Performance
5.0
Bought this card as I needed two com ports to control my ham equipment with my new windows 7 computer. Installed with no problem with Windows 7 Home and worked perfectly. Very happy with the card and didn't have to use USB to serial adapters.
12 Easy Steps to Installing a PCI Adapter
Card
The simple task of installing a PCI adapter card into a desktop computer
takes only a few minutes. All you need to complete the job is our handy
step-by-step, photo-illustrated guide and a Philips screwdriver. Please
note that there are many PCI adapters that can be installed in your computer
system. Therefore, this brief guide only covers the physical installation
of the card itself. To install peripheral attachments you will need to consult
the installation directions that come with the adapter card.
StarTech.com 2 Port PCI-e Serial Adapter Card - 16550 UART, 2 RS232 Ports
$44.99
Manufactured by:
Startech Warranty provided by:
Startech Limited Warranty:
12 months parts;
12 months labor
Mfg Part No:
PEX2S552 UPC No:
065030830607 Box Size:
( Length:
8, Width:
2, Depth:
6 )
Shipping Weight:
1.0000 pound(s)
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may be obtained by mailing a self addressed, stamped envelope to the
address below and requesting the warranty for item number:
S262-7192
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