StarTech I/O Cards PEX16S550LP 16Port Low-Profile Serial Card RS232 PCIE Retail
Status: Available
SKU: 197605
Vendor: StarTech
MPN: PEX16S550LP
UPC: 065030868228
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This PCI Express serial card adds 16 high-speed RS232 ports to your standard or low-profile desktop or server PC. This lets you maximize the number of available DB9 RS232 ports that are available for connecting your serial-based devices and equipment, while using only a single PCI Express (PCIe) slot. It’s the perfect solution for adding the serial ports you need, even if your desktop PC or server only has a limited number of PCIe expansion slots.

Add 16 RS232 ports through one PCIe slot
You can install the serial card to add 16 high-performance DB9 RS232 serial ports from a single PCIe slot. With two breakout cables of 8 ports each, the PCIe serial card maximizes the density of DB9 RS232 ports on a server or desktop computer. It’s ideal for system upgrades in a wide range of applications, including manufacturing equipment, POS equipment, security devices such as surveillance cameras, and environment or building control systems.
The serial card is compliant with PCI Express 1.0a specification, and it's compatible with 1x, 2x, 4x, 8x and 16x PCI Express slots.

High-speed serial communication
The PCIe serial card delivers high-performance, high-speed serial communication, with support for data transfer rates of up to 921.6 Kbps.

Easy installation
The serial card is easy to install and configure, and compatible with a broad range of Windows® and Linux® operating systems. The card features IRQ sharing and supports plug-and-play serial device connections, which makes it convenient and easy to connect serial devices. It includes a low-profile bracket making it compatible with both full profile and low profile PC chassis slots.

The PEX16S550LP is backed by a StarTech.com lifetime warranty and free lifetime technical support.
Hardware
Bus Type
PCI Express
Card Type
Low Profile (SP bracket incl.)
Chipset ID
ASMedia - ASM1083
SystemBase - SB4002A, SB16C1058
Industry Standards
PCI Express 1.1, PCI Power Management 1.2
Interface
Serial
Ports
16
Performance
Data Bits
5, 6, 7, 8
Max Baud Rate
921.6 Kbps
Serial Protocol
RS-232
Stop Bits
1, 1.5, 2