2S1P Native PCI Express Parallel Serial Combo Card with 16550 UART

PEX2S5521P

Add 1 parallel port and 2 RS-232 serial ports to your standard or low-profile desktop computer through a PCI Express expansion slot

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The PEX2S5521P 2S1P PCI Express Card turns a PCI Express slot into two RS232 (DB9) serial ports and one Parallel port. The adapter card features a native PCI Express single chip design that allows you to take advantage of full PCI Express capability, providing improved speed and reliability while reducing the load applied to the CPU by as much as 48% over conventional serial cards which use a bridge chip design.

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 MAC OS 10.4, this 2 Port Serial 1 Port Parallel PCI-Express Card also features an optional low profile bracket that allows the card to be installed in virtually any computer case, regardless of the case form factor.

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

The StarTech.com Advantage

Standard and low profile bracket included ensuring easy installation into almost any system
Native single-chip, single lane PCI Express offers increased speed and reduced CPU load by up to 48%
All three ports share only one IRQ, minimizing system resources required for the card

Features

Two high speed RS-232 serial ports with data transfer rate up to 460.8 Kbps
One parallel port with data transfer rate up to 1.5 Mbps
Compliant with PCI Express base specifications revision 1.0a
128-byte deep FIFO per transmitter and receiver
Configurable in 5V, 12V, and RI (non-powered) modes.
Selectable power output on pin 9 for the serial port
Native single-chip, single lane PCI Express
Automated out-of-band flow control using CTS/RTS and DSR/DTR
Automated in-band flow control using programmable Xon/Xoff in both directions
Readable flow control status and FIFO levels

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
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
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
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 appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Technical Specifications

Warranty Information
Warranty	Lifetime
Hardware
Card Type	Standard Profile (LP bracket incl.)
Ports	2
Interface	Serial
Bus Type	PCI Express
Port Style	Integrated on Card
Chipset ID	ASIX/MosChip - MCS9901CV-CC
Connector(s)
Connector Type(s)	1 - PCI Express x1 Male
External Ports	1 - DB-25 (25 pin; D-Sub) Female
	2 - DB-9 (9 pin; D-Sub) Male
Performance
Max Baud Rate	460.8 Kbps
Maximum Data Transfer Rate	460.8Kbps Serial 1.5Mbps Parallel
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 and up Linux
Physical Characteristics
Product Length	4.1 in [105 mm]
Product Width	4.7 in [120 mm]
Product Height	0.8 in [20 mm]
Product Weight	4.9 oz [140 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)
Special Notes / Requirements
Note	Selectable power output on pin 9 of the serial port
Packaging Information
Shipping (Package) Weight	0.6 lb [0.3 kg]
What's in the Box
Included in Package	1 - 2 Port PCI-Express RS-232 Serial Card
	1 - Separate parallel port (with ribbon cable)
	3 - Low Profile Brackets
	1 - Driver CD
	1 - Instruction Manual