8 Port PCI RS232 Serial Adapter Card with 16950 UART

Get more out of your serial devices! StarTech.com’s PCI8S950 gives you eight high performance 16C950 serial UART channels/ports for connecting any new or old serial peripheral, with data transfer rates of up to 115.2 Kbits/sec.

Perfect for connecting serial modems, POS devices, PDAs, digital cameras, printers, ISDN terminal adapters and more, to your system.

Installation is a breeze with support for Windows® XP, ME, 2000, 98, 95 and NT4. Plus, IRQ sharing and a PCI plug and play interface, guarantee convenient, hassle-free connections. Backed by StarTech.com’s lifetime warranty and FREE LIFETIME tech support.

The StarTech.com Advantage

Guaranteed compatibility with any PC running Windows®, or Linux®
Backward compatible with 16C450, 16C550, 16C650 and 16C750 UARTs
Easy to install and use with full step-by-step instructions

Features

Includes drivers for Linux® and all versions of Windows®
Easy plug and play installation fits any open PCI slot using Windows 95/98/ME/2000 or XP
IRQ sharing saves resources and eliminates conflicts
Supports the RS-232 serial interface
Full 128-byte receiver and transmitter FIFOs, fully adjustable IRQ trigger levels and automated flow-control

Applications

Manufacturing (CNC machinery, process control equipment, bar code scanners, serial printers)
POS (credit/debit card readers, receipt printers, bar code scanners, cash registers, scales)
Consumer (modems, PDAs, digital cameras, printers)
Security (UPS control, access key panels, video cameras, card readers, modems)
Casino (video lottery terminals, slot machines)
Environmental Control (lighting, temperature, clocks)
Healthcare (patient monitoring equipment, nurses' stations, modems)
Hotel Front Desk (serial printers, bar code scanners, keyboard, mouse, receipt printer, credit/debit card reader)
Hospitality/Restaurant (credit card/debit card reader, serial printers)
ISDN Networking

Product appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Technical Specifications

Warranty Information
Warranty	Lifetime
Hardware
Ports	8
Bus Type	PCI (5 Volt)
Chipset ID	PLX/Oxford - OX16PCI954
Connector(s)
Connector Type(s)	1 - DB-37 (37 pin; D-Sub) Female
External Ports	8 - DB-9 (9 pin; D-Sub) Male
Performance
Maximum Data Transfer Rate	1152000 Kbits/Sec
Compatible OS	Windows 2000, XP (32-bit, 64-bit), Vista (32-bit, 64-bit)
Packaging Information
Shipping (Package) Weight	1.3 lb [0.6 kg]