StarTech.com 2-port PCI Express RS232 Serial Adapter Card - PCIe RS232 Serial Host Controller Card - PCIe to Dual Serial DB9 Card - 16950 UART - Expansion Card - Windows & Linux (PEX2S953)

Key Features

• 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 / Upgraded version of our popular card PEX2S952
• 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
• STANDARD PROFILE & LOW PROFILE BRACKET: PCIe multiport serial card comes w/ a standard bracket pre-installed & 2x low profile brackets incl for versatile install; supports Windows XP and up & Linux
• VERSATILE APPLICATIONS: For standard profile desktop/servers with uses in point of sale terminals, PLCs, control/automation in factories, scientific sensors, medical equipment, scanners, oscilloscope
• STARTECH.COM ADVANTAGE: IT professionals choice for over 30 years; PCI-e RS232 Serial expansion card is backed for life by StarTech.com, incl. free 24/5 North America based multi-lingual tech support

Description

PCI Express to Serial Adapter | 921.6Kbps | Windows® and Linux® Compatible

This multiport PCI Express RS232 serial adapter card lets you add two RS232 (DB9) serial ports to your computer through a PCI Express (PCIe) slot, as if they were native serial ports. The dual port PCIe serial card enables you to interact with serial devices, such as card readers, printers, PIN pads, and modems, at speeds of up to 921.6Kbps.

Maximum Compatibility

With broad OS support, including for Windows and Linux, this 2 port PCI E serial card is easy to integrate into mixed environments. The card comes pre-configured with a full-profile bracket, and includes optional low-profile brackets, so installation is easy regardless of the case form factor. This card is a direct replacement for PEX2S952 .

Experience Optimal Technology

This PCIe to serial adapter supports the following features:

• Industry standard 16950 UART compatible
• Supports max baud rate of up-to 921.6Kbps
• Provides 5/12V power output on Pin 9 when external power is connected
• 256-byte depth FIFO cache per transmitter and receiver
• Supports 9, 8, 7, 6, 5 data bits (one per port)
• Asix AX99100 chipset
• Base PCI Express 1.1 compliant
• Low and full-profile brackets included

The Choice of IT Pros Since 1985

StarTech.com conducts thorough compatibility and performance testing on all our products to ensure we are meeting or exceeding industry standards and providing high-quality products to IT Professionals. Our local StarTech.com Technical Advisors have broad product expertise and work directly with our StarTech.com Engineers to provide support for our customers both pre and post-sales.

PEX2S953 is backed by a StarTech.com lifetime warranty and free lifetime technical support.

The StarTech.com Advantage

Specifications

Ports & interfaces
Internal	Yes
Output interface	Serial
Serial interface type	RS-232
Serial ports quantity	2
Host interface	PCIe
Expansion card standard	PCIe 1.1
Technical details
Chipset	Asix AX99100
FIFO (First In, First Out)	256 B
Sustainability compliance	Yes
Compliance certificates	CE, RoHS
Performance
Stop bits	1, 1.5, 2
Data bits	5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Baud rate	921.6 Kbit/s
Chipset	Asix AX99100
FIFO (First In, First Out)	256 B
Product colour	Green
Harmonized System (HS) code	84733020
Colour
Product colour	Green
Design
Mean time between failures (MTBF)	222366 h
Internal	Yes
Product colour	Green
Features
Stop bits	1, 1.5, 2
Data bits	5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Baud rate	921.6 Kbit/s
Chipset	Asix AX99100
FIFO (First In, First Out)	256 B
Parity bit	Even, Mark, No, Odd, Space
Flow Control type	No, RTS/CTS, XON/XOFF
Harmonized System (HS) code	84733020
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 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	Yes
Server operating systems supported	Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016
Weight & dimensions
Width	63 mm
Depth	75 mm
Height	15 mm
Weight	56 g
Package width	170 mm
Package depth	142 mm
Package height	30 mm
Package weight	136 g
Packaging data
Package width	170 mm
Package depth	142 mm
Package height	30 mm
Package weight	136 g
Quick installation guide	Yes
Quantity	1
Logistics data
Products per master (outer) case	75 pc(s)
Master (outer) case width	685 mm
Master (outer) case length	345 mm
Master (outer) case height	306 mm
Harmonized System (HS) code	84733020
Packaging content
Quick installation guide	Yes
Quantity	1
Other features
Chipset	Asix AX99100