Introduction

Add 16 RS232 serial ports (DB9) to your low or full-profile computer, through a PCI Express slotThis 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 slotYou 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 communicationThe PCIe serial card delivers high-performance, high-speed serial communication, with support for data transfer rates of up to 921.6 Kbps.Easy installationThe 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 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

Ports & interfaces

Host interface

PCIe

Output interface

Serial

Expansion card form factor

Low-profile

Expansion card standard

PCIe 1.1

Serial ports quantity

16

Serial interface type

RS-232

Internal SATA ports quantity

1

Design

Internal

Y

Product colour

Yellow

Features

Chipset

ASMedia - ASM1083, SystemBase - SB4002A, SB16C1058

Baud rate

921.6 Kbit/s

Data bits

5,6,7,8

Stop bits

1,1.5,2

Operational conditions

Operating temperature (T-T)

0 - 55 °C

Storage temperature (T-T)

-20 - 75 °C

Operating relative humidity (H-H)

10 - 90%

Technical details

Sustainability certificates

CE, RoHS

System requirements

Windows operating systems supported

Windows 10 Education,Windows 10 Education x64,Windows 10 Enterprise,Windows 10 Enterprise x64,Windows 10 Home,Windows 10 Home x64,Windows 10 IOT Core,Windows 10 Pro,Windows 10 Pro x64,Windows 7 Enterprise,Windows 7 Enterprise x64,Windows 7 Home Basic,Windows 7 Home Basic x64,Windows 7 Home Premium,Windows 7 Home Premium x64,Windows 7 Professional,Windows 7 Professional x64,Windows 7 Starter,Windows 7 Starter x64,Windows 7 Ultimate,Windows 7 Ultimate x64,Windows 8,Windows 8 Enterprise,Windows 8 Enterprise x64,Windows 8 Pro,Windows 8 Pro x64,Windows 8 x64,Windows 8.1,Windows 8.1 Enterprise,Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64,Windows 8.1 Pro,Windows 8.1 Pro x64,Windows 8.1 x64

Linux operating systems supported

Y

Server operating systems supported

Windows Server 2003,Windows Server 2008 R2,Windows Server 2012,Windows Server 2012 R2,Windows Server 2016,Windows Server 2019

Weight & dimensions

Width

68 mm

Depth

168 mm

Height

22 mm

Weight

70 g

Packaging data

Cables included

RS-232

Mounting brackets included

Y

Drivers included

Y

Quick installation guide

Y

Package width

192 mm

Package depth

293 mm

Package height

70 mm

Package weight

1.2 kg

Logistics data

Products per master (outer) case

14 pc(s)

Master (outer) case width

397 mm

Master (outer) case length

520 mm

Master (outer) case height

329 mm

Other features

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) protection

15 kV