Introduction

PCI Express to Serial Adapter | 921.4Kbps | Windows and Linux Compatible

This RS232 Serial Adapter Card lets you add two RS232 (DB9) serial ports to your computer through a PCI Express (PCIe) slot. It enables you to interact with serial devices, such as card readers, printers, PIN pads, and modems, at speeds of up to 921.4Kbps.

Maximum Compatibility

With broad OS support, including for Windows and Linux, this PCI Express card is easy to integrate into mixed environments. The card comes pre-configured with a low-profile bracket, and includes an optional full-profile bracket, so installation is easy regardless of the case form factor.

Experience Optimal Technology

This PCIe to serial adapter supports the following features:

Compatible with industry standard 16950 UART

Supports max baud rate of up-to 921.4Kbps

Provides 5/12V power output on Pin 9 when external power is connected

256-byte depth FIFO per transmitter and receiver

Supports 9, 8, 7, 6, 5 data bits

Asix AX99100 chipset

PCI Express 1.1 compliant

PEX2S953LP is backed by a StarTech.com lifetime warranty and free lifetime technical support.

The StarTech.com Advantage

- 2 PORT SERIAL CARD: Serial controller card w/16950 UART based on ASIX AX99100, allows 2x DB9 ports w/bi-directional RS232 speeds up to 921.6Kbps per port, available 256 byte FIFO buffer & 9th data bit
- OPTIONAL CONFIGURABLE POWER: PCI Express RS232 serial adapter card provides choice of 12v, 5v, or none through pin 9 w/up to 2A total; Each of the 2 ports are individually configurable
- LOW PROFILE BRACKETS PRE-INSTALLED: PCIe multiport serial card comes w/ a low profile bracket preinstalled & a full profile bracket is incl for versatile install; supports Windows XP and up & Linux

Ports & interfaces

Host interface

Mini PCI Express

Output interface

Serial

Expansion card standard

PCIe 1.1

Serial ports quantity

2

Serial interface type

RS-232

Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)

1

Design

Internal

Y

Mean time between failures (MTBF)

222366 h

Certification

CE, FCC

Features

Chipset

Asix AX99100

Baud rate

921.6 Kbit/s

FIFO (First In, First Out)

256 B

Data bits

5,6,7,8,9

Stop bits

1,1.5,2

Parity bit

Even, Mark, N, Odd, Space

Flow Control type

N, RTS/CTS, XON/XOFF

Operational conditions

Operating temperature (T-T)

-10 - 80 °C

Storage temperature (T-T)

-20 - 100 °C

Operating relative humidity (H-H)

5 - 85%

System requirements

Windows operating systems supported

Windows 10,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 IoT Enterprise,Windows 10 Pro,Windows 10 Pro x64,Windows 10 x64,Windows 7,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 7 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

Technical details

Sustainability certificates

RoHS

Weight & dimensions

Width

67 mm

Depth

98 mm

Height

18 mm

Weight

55.6 g

Packaging data

Quantity

1

Mounting brackets included

Y

Manual

Y

Package width

142 mm

Package depth

172 mm

Package height

32 mm

Package weight

146.4 g

Logistics data

Products per master (outer) case

75 pc(s)

Master (outer) case width

355 mm

Master (outer) case length

690 mm

Master (outer) case height

317 mm