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Go to StarTech.com2-Port PCI Express Serial Card with 16C1050 UART - RS232 (PEX2S1050)
2 Port PCI Express RS232 Serial Adapter Card with 16950 UART
Add 2 RS232 serial ports to your standard or small form factor computer through a PCI Express expansion slot
Product ID: PEX2S950
- Standard profile bracket installed, optional low-profile brackets included
- PCI Express 1x card, compatible with 1x, 2x, 4x, 8x, and 16x bus
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Overview
The PEX2S950 2 Port PCI Express RS232 Serial Adapter Card with 16950 UART can be installed into an available PCI Express slot, to provide two high performance 16C950 RS232 serial UART channels/ports - a convenient solution for connecting modern or legacy serial devices with support for data transfer rates of up to 460 Kbps.
The 2 port RS232 serial card is easy to install and configure, with support for a broad range of Windows® operating systems. Plus, the card features IRQ sharing and supports plug and play serial device connections, guaranteeing convenient, hassle-free installation.
Backed by a StarTech.com lifetime warranty and free lifetime technical support.
The StarTech.com Advantage
- 460 Kbps data rates offer efficient serial device performance
- Installs into standard or small form-factor systems with included brackets
- Easy to install and use with full step-by-step instructions
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
Technical Specifications
Product Numbers | ||
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UPC Code | 065030824163 |
Warranty Information | ||
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Warranty | Lifetime | |
Hardware | ||
Card Type | Standard Profile (LP bracket incl.) | |
Chipset ID | PLX/Oxford - OXuPCI952 | |
Interface | Serial | |
Port Style | Integrated on Card | |
Ports | 2 | |
Performance | ||
Data Bits | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 | |
FIFO | 128 Bytes | |
Max Baud Rate | 460.8 Kbps | |
MTBF | 14,744,913 Hours | |
Serial Protocol | RS-232 | |
Connector(s) | ||
Connector Type(s) | 1 - PCI Express x1 Male | |
External Ports | 2 - DB-9 (9 pin, D-Sub) Male | |
Software | ||
Microsoft WHQL Certified | Yes | |
OS Compatibility | Windows® 95, 98SE, ME, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10 Windows Server® 2003, 2008 R2, 2012, 2016 Linux 3.5 to 4.11.x LTS Versions only |
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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) | |
Physical Characteristics | ||
Product Height | 120 mm [4.7 in] | |
Product Length | 105 mm [4.1 in] | |
Product Weight | 63 g [2.2 oz] | |
Product Width | 20 mm [0.8 in] | |
Packaging Information | ||
Shipping (Package) Weight | 0.1 kg [0.3 lb] | |
What's in the Box | ||
Included in Package | 1 - PCI Express Serial Card | |
2 - Low Profile Brackets | ||
1 - Driver CD | ||
1 - Instruction Manual |
Compatibility






Windows Server® 2003, 2008 R2, 2012, 2016
Linux 3.5 to 4.11.x LTS Versions only
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Product Support
Drivers & Downloads
Driver(s):
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[Oxford PLX] Windows PCI Expansion Card.zip
Version: 7.00.0000.14 - [Oxford PLX] Linux PCI Expansion Card.zip
Manual(s):
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PEX2S950.pdf
English
Compliance Letter(s):
Data Sheet(s)
- PEX2S950_Datasheet-EN-EU.pdf
English
* Product appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice.