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

PEX2S553LP

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Add 2 high-speed RS-232 serial ports to your low profile/small form factor computer with a PCI Express expansion slot

$51.99 USD

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The PEX2S553LP low profile/half-height PCI Express Serial Card turns a PCI Express slot into two RS232 (DB9) serial connections.

The card is constructed using a native single chip design that lets you harness the full capability offered by PCI Express (PCIe), while reducing the load applied to the CPU by as much as 48% over conventional bridge chip serial cards.

The PCI Express RS232 Serial Adapter Card is compatible with a broad range of operating systems, including Windows® 2000/XP/2003/Vista™/Windows 7/Server 2008 R2 (32 and 64-bit), Linux Kernel 2.6.11 and up, and ships with a low profile/half-height bracket installed but includes an optional full profile bracket that lets you add 2 serial ports to virtually any computer (regardless of the case form factor).

This product is a replacement for our PEX2S552LP card.

Backed by a StarTech.com Lifetime warranty and free lifetime technical support.

The StarTech.com Advantage

Native single-Chip, single lane PCI Express; 48% less cpu load, and increased performance
Pre-configured with half-height mounting bracket for low profile systems, but includes a full profile bracket for versatility
Easy to install and use with full step-by-step instructions saves time and hassle

Features

One high speed RS232 serial port with data transfer rate up to 460.8 Kbps
Ships with half-height/low profile mounting bracket, includes optional standard profile bracket
Single chip design optimizes speed and reliability
Native single-chip, single lane PCI Express
Selectable power output on pin 9 for the serial port
Compliant with PCI Express base specifications revision 1.1a
Automated out-of-band flow control using CTS/RTS and DSR/DTR
Automated in-band software flow control using programmable Xon/Xoff in both directions
128-byte deep FIFO per transmitter and receiver

Applications

Self service automated machines and kiosks to control serial devices such as scales, touchscreens, magnetic card readers, bar code scanners, receipt printers, label printers
Bank teller workstations in either full profile or low profile versions to control their serial devices such as cash drawers, card readers / card swipes, printers, keypads / pinpads, pen pads
POS retail applications in grocery stores, and any other retail store to control keyboards, cash drawers, receipt printers, card readers / card swipes, scales, and elevated displays on poles
Standard ATM automated teller machines to control keypads, receipt printer, card readers / card swipes, touchscreen LCD's, camera control, etc.
Used to control multiple surveillance / security cameras in a parking structure, office building, etc.

Product Numbers

Dell Harmony	A4204427
TechData Dis	10920197
ASI Distribution USA	104859
D and H	PEX2S553LP
Ingram Micro USA	DN9014
Synnex US	STA-PEX2S553LP
UPC Code	065030841757

Product appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Technical Specifications

Warranty Information
Warranty	2 Years
Hardware
Interface	Serial
Ports	1
Bus Type	PCI Express
Card Type	Low Profile (SP bracket incl.)
Port Style	Integrated on Card
Chipset ID	ASIX/MosChip - MCS9922CV-AA
Connector(s)
Connector Type(s)	1 - PCI Express x1 Male
Internal Ports	1 - LP4 (4 pin; Molex Large Drive Power) Male
External Ports	2 - DB-9 (9 pin; D-Sub) Male
Performance
Max Baud Rate	460.8 Kbps
Serial Protocol	RS-232
FIFO	128 Bytes
Software
OS Compatibility	Windows® 8 (32/64bit), 7 (32/64), Vista(32/64), XP(32/64), XP Embedded, POS Ready 2009, Embedded System 2009, CE 5.0/6.0, 2000, 98SE, 95, DOS Windows® Server 2008 R2, 2003(32/64) Mac OS 10.4 - 10.7 Linux
Microsoft WHQL Certified	Yes
Physical Characteristics
Product Length	4.1 in [105 mm]
Product Width	3.1 in [80 mm]
Product Height	0.8 in [20 mm]
Product Weight	2.2 oz [63.5 g]
Environmental
Humidity	5~85% RH
Operating Temperature	-10°C to 80°C (14°F to 176°F)
Storage Temperature	-20°C to 100°C (-4°F to 212°F)
Packaging Information
Shipping (Package) Weight	0.4 lb [0.2 kg]
What's in the Box
Included in Package	1 - PCI-Express Serial Card
	1 - DB9 Ribbon cable
	1 - Full Profile Bracket
	1 - Low profile bracket
	1 - Driver CD
	1 - Instruction Manual