StarTech.com 2 Port PCIe Serial Adapter Card with 16550

Part No. PEX2S553

by StarTech.com

StarTech.com 2 Port PCIe Serial Adapter Card with 16550

Add 2 RS-232 serial ports to your standard or small form factor computer through a PCI Express expansion slot - pci express serial card - pci-e serial card - pci express RS232 - rs232 card - dual port serial card

Part No. PEX2S553

by StarTech.com

$65.99
General Information
ManufacturerStarTech.com
Manufacturer Part NumberPEX2S553
Brand NameStarTech.com
Product ModelPEX2S553
Product Name2 Port PCIe Serial Adapter Card with 16550
Marketing InformationThe PEX2S553 PCI Express serial card lets you turn a PCI Express slot into 2 RS232 (DB9) serial ports. Based on a native single chip design (no bridge chip), this 2-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. The RS232 Serial Adapter Card (PEX2S553) is compatible with a broad range of operating systems including Windows® and Linux Kernel 2.6.11 to 4.11.x, and MAC OS 10.4 and above. Plus, the serial card includes an optional half-height/low profile bracket that allows the card to be installed in any PCI Express slot, regardless of the size of the computer case. This product is a replacement for our PEX2S552 card. Backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support. More from the Manufacturer

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Packaged Quantity1
Product TypeSerial Adapter
Technical Information
Host InterfacePCI Express x1
Data Transfer Rate460.8kB/s
UART Type16550
Platform Supported
  • PC
  • Mac
  • Linux
Interfaces/Ports
Number of Serial Ports (External)2
Physical Characteristics
Form FactorPlug-in Card
Card HeightHalf-height/Low-profile
Height0.80" (20.32 mm)
Width4.70" (119.38 mm)
Length4.10" (104.14 mm)
Weight (Approximate)2.20 oz (62.37 g)
Miscellaneous
Package Contents
  • 2 Port PCIe Serial Adapter Card with 16550
  • Low Profile Brackets
  • Driver CD
  • Instruction Manual
Additional Information
  • Native single-chip, single lane PCI Express chipset delivers true PCIe performance.
  • Standard and low profile/half-height bracket included to ensure fitment in any system.
  • Easy to install and use with full step-by-step instructions saving time and hassle.

OS Compatibility:

  • Windows® DOS, 95, 98SE, 2000, CE 5.0/6.0, Embedded System 2009, POS Ready 2009, XP Embedded, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10
  • Windows Server® 2003, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019
  • Mac OS X® 10.4 to 10.10
  • Linux kernel 2.6.x to 4.11.x LTS Versions only
Environmentally FriendlyYes
Environmental CertificationEU RoHS
Environmental Compliance
  • Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) 2
  • Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)
  • Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE)
Country of OriginTaiwan
End of Life Manual AvailabilityYes
EU RoHS Declaration URLhttps://media.startech.com/cms/pdfs/pex2s553_rohs.pdf
REACH Declaration URLhttps://media.startech.com/cms/pdfs/pex2s553_rohs.pdf
REACH free of SVHCYes
WEEE Statementhttps://media.startech.com/cms/pdfs/pex2s553_weee.pdf
ConditionNo
UPC0065030841740
Warranty
Limited Warranty2 Year
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