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Startech 2 Port Pcie Serial Adapter Card With 16550 - 2 X 9-pin Db-9 Male Rs-232 Serial Pci Express (pex2s553)
- SKU:
- 18060398
- MPN:
- pex2s553
- Availability:
- Out of stock
- Stock Update:
- 08/01/2025 07:37:57 AM PST
- Stock Update:
- 08/01/2025 07:37:57 AM PST
Description
This item is brand-new, factory sealed.
The PEX2S553 PCI Express serial card lets you turn a PCI Express slot into 2 RS232 (DB9) serial ports. Based on a native single chip design (no bridge chip), this 2-port serial adapter card allows you to harness the full capability offered by PCI Express (PCIe), and reducing the load applied to the CPU by as much as 48% over conventional serial cards.The RS232 Serial Adapter Card (PEX2S553) is compatible with a broad range of operating systems including Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista/Windows 7/Server 2008 R2 (32 and 64 bit), Linux Kernel 2.6.11 and up, and MAC OS 10.4 and above.
Plus, the serial card includes an optional half-height/low profile bracket that allows the card to be installed in any PCI Express slot, regardless of the size of the computer case.
This product is a replacement for our PEX2S552 card.
Backed by a StarTech.com Lifetime warranty and free lifetime technical support.
Features
Two high speed RS232 serial ports with support for data transfer rates up to 460.8 Kbps
Includes half-height/low profile mounting bracket
Selectable power output on pin 9 for the serial port
128-byte deep FIFO per transmitter and receiver
Native single-Chip, single lane PCI ExpressWarranty
Lifetime
Bus Type
PCI Express
Carton Quantity
50
Color
Green
Connector Types
2 - DB9 Male
Maximum Date Transfer Rate
460.8 Kbps
Note
Selectable power output on pin 9 of the serial port
Number of Ports
2
Product Height
20
Product Length
105
Product Weight
63.5
Product Width
120
Shipping (Package) Weight
0.42 lb 0.19 kg
Supports
x1, x2, x4, x8, x16(lane)
Card Type
Low / Standard Profile
Humidity
585% RH
Operating Temperature
-20C to 85C (-4degF to 185F)
Storage Temperature
-40C to 85C (-40degF to 185F)
Chipset ID
MosChip MCS9922CV-AA
OS Compatibility
DOS, Windows 95/ 98SE/ 2000/ XP(32/64bit)/ Server 2003(32/64bit)/ Vista(32/64bit)/ 7(32/64bit)/ Server 2008 R2, Linux, and Mac OS 10.4.x and up
Windows XP Embedded/ POS Ready 2009/ Embedded System 2009 OS/ CE 5.0/ CE 6.0
Features
Package Contents:
EU RoHS
Yes
Taiwan
- 2 Port PCIe Serial Adapter Card with 16550
- Low Profile Brackets
- Driver CD
- Instruction Manual
Environmental Certification:
EU RoHS
Additional Information:
- Native single-chip, single lane PCI Express chipset delivers true PCIe performance.
- Standard and low profile/half-height bracket included to ensure fitment in any system.
- Easy to install and use with full step-by-step instructions saving time and hassle.
OS Compatibility:
- Windows® DOS, 95, 98SE, 2000, CE 5.0/6.0, Embedded System 2009, POS Ready 2009, XP Embedded, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10
- Windows Server® 2003, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019
- Mac OS X® 10.4 to 10.10
- Linux kernel 2.6.x to 4.11.x LTS Versions only
Environmentally Friendly:
Yes
Environmental Compliance:
Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) 2
Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE)
Country of Origin:
Taiwan
Specs
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Form Factor | Plug-in Card |
| Weight (Approximate) | 2.20 oz |
| Card Height | Half-height/Low-profile |
| Length | 4.1" |
| Height | 0.8" |
| Width | 4.7" |
| Warranty | |
| Limited Warranty | 2 Year |
| Interfaces/Ports | |
| Number of Serial Ports (External) | 2 |
| General Information | |
| Brand Name | StarTech.com |
| Manufacturer Website Address | http://www.startech.com |
| Marketing Information | The PEX2S553 PCI Express serial card lets you turn a PCI Express slot into 2 RS232 (DB9) serial ports. Based on a native single chip design (no bridge chip), this 2-port serial adapter card allows you to harness the full capability offered by PCI Express (PCIe), and reducing the load applied to the CPU by as much as 48% over conventional serial cards. The RS232 Serial Adapter Card (PEX2S553) is compatible with a broad range of operating systems including Windows® and Linux Kernel 2.6.11 to 4.11.x, and MAC OS 10.4 and above. Plus, the serial card includes an optional half-height/low profile bracket that allows the card to be installed in any PCI Express slot, regardless of the size of the computer case. This product is a replacement for our PEX2S552 card. Backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support. More from the Manufacturer More from the Manufacturer |
| Product Type | Serial Adapter |
| Product Name | 2 Port PCIe Serial Adapter Card with 16550 |
| Manufacturer | StarTech.com |
| Manufacturer Part Number | PEX2S553 |
| Product Model | PEX2S553 |
| Packaged Quantity | 1 |
| Technical Information | |
| Data Transfer Rate | 460.8kB/s |
| Host Interface | PCI Express x1 |
| UART Type | 16550 |
| Platform Supported |
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Warranty Information
All Items are Brand New, Factory Sealed and come with a standard warranty. [Read our policies]
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Startech 2 Port Pcie Serial Adapter Card With 16550 - 2 X 9-pin Db-9 Male Rs-232 Serial Pci Express (pex2s553)