4 Port PCI RS232 Serial Adapter Card with 16550 UART
Add 4 high-speed RS-232 serial ports to your PC through a PCI expansion slot
Product ID: PCI4S550N
- Supports the RS-232 serial interface
- Includes drivers for Linux® and all versions of Windows®
- IRQ sharing saves resources and eliminates conflicts
- 16 byte FIFO buffer ensures fast data transfer while multitasking
- 5, 6, 7, 8-bit characters selection
- Even, odd, no parity, or force parity generations
Overview
The PCI4S550N 4-port PCI Serial card turns an available PCI slot into four RS232 serial ports - a cost-effective solution for connecting any new or old serial peripheral, with support for data transfer rates of up to 115Kbps.
The PCI Serial card is a perfect solution for connecting serial modems, POS devices, PDAs, digital cameras, printers, ISDN terminal adapters and more, to your system without having to upgrade your peripheral devices for compatibility with newer standards (e.g. USB).
Saving time and hassle, the Serial PCI card is plug-and-play ready, and can be installed in minutes, supporting Windows® 7, Server 2008 R2, Vista, XP, ME, 2000, 98, 95, NT4, 3.1, DOS® and Linux® operating systems. Plus, the serial card offers IRQ sharing to help ensure stability and consistent performance, guaranteeing convenient, hassle-free connections.
Backed by a StarTech.com lifetime warranty and free lifetime technical support.
The StarTech.com Advantage
- Guaranteed compatibility with any PC running Windows®, DOS® or Linux® for simple integration into your application
- Data transfer rates of up to 115.2 Kbps for efficient serial device performance
- Easy to install and use with full step-by-step instruction providing a hassle free serial solution
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)
Hospital (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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ingram Finland | V930227 | |
| UPC Code | 065030795531 | |
| Warranty Information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Warranty | Lifetime | |
| Hardware | ||
| Bus Type | PCI / PCI-X (5 / 3.3V) | |
| Card Type | Standard Profile | |
| Chipset ID | ASIX - MCS9845CV | |
| Industry Standards | PCI 2.1 | |
| Interface | Serial | |
| Port Style | Integrated on Card | |
| Ports | 4 | |
| Performance | ||
| FIFO | 32 Bytes | |
| Max Baud Rate | 115.2 Kbps | |
| Serial Protocol | RS-232 | |
| Connector(s) | ||
| Connector Type(s) | 1 - PCI / PCI-X (Universal 3.3 & 5V, 32-bit) Male | |
| External Ports | 4 - DB-9 (9 pin, D-Sub) Male | |
| Software | ||
| OS Compatibility | Windows® DOS, 95, 98SE, 2000, CE 5.0/6.0, XP Embedded, POS Ready 2009, Embedded System 2009, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10 Windows Server® 2003, 2008 R2, 2012, 2016 Linux 3.5.x to 4.4.x LTS Versions only |
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| Environmental | ||
| Humidity | 5~85% RH | |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 70°C (32°F to 158°F) | |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F) | |
| Physical Characteristics | ||
| Product Height | 120 mm [4.7 in] | |
| Product Length | 120 mm [4.7 in] | |
| Product Weight | 204 g [7.2 oz] | |
| Product Width | 20 mm [0.8 in] | |
| Packaging Information | ||
| Shipping (Package) Weight | 0.2 kg [0.5 lb] | |
| What's in the Box | ||
| Included in Package | 1 - 2 Port PCI 16550 Serial Card | |
| 1 - Bracket with 2 DB9 Ports | ||
| 1 - Driver CD | ||
| 1 - User Manual | ||
Compatibility
Windows Server® 2003, 2008 R2, 2012, 2016
Linux 3.5.x to 4.4.x LTS Versions only
Certifications
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Product Support
Drivers & Downloads
Driver(s):
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[ASIX MosChip 98xx] PCI Serial and Parallel Cards.zip
Windows version: 2.0.4.0
Manual(s):
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PCI4S550N.pdf
English
Compliance Letter(s):
Data Sheet(s)
- PCI4S550N_Datasheet-EN-EU.pdf
English
Frequently Asked Questions
Before You Buy
Yes. This PCI card uses a universal connector keyed for both 3.3V and 5V that can be used with PCI and PCI-X. This type of connector is identified as having 2 separate notches, instead of just one.
