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StarTech.com 1 Port Low Profile Native RS232 PCI Express Serial Card with 16550 UART (PEX1S553LP) - serial adapter - PCIe - RS-232

P144031P | PEX1S553LP

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Product information

Compatability The PEX1S553LP PCI Express serial card turns a PCI Express slot into an RS232 (DB9) serial connection. The card is constructed using a native single chip design that lets you harness the full capability offered by PCI Express (PCIe), while reducing the load applied to the CPU by as much as 48% over conventional bridge chip serial cards.

The PCI Express RS232 serial adapter card 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 ships with a low profile/half-height bracket installed, but includes an optional full profile bracket that lets you add a serial port to virtually any computer (regardless of the case form factor). This product is a replacement for the PEX1S552LP card.

StarTech.com 1 Port Low Profile Native RS232 PCI Express Serial Card with 16550 UART (PEX1S553LP) - Serial adapter - PCIe low profile - RS-232

Specifications

Basic Specifications

Manufacturer's Part Number
PEX1S553LP
EAN
0065030841733
System Requirements
Microsoft DOS, Linux, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows 95/98 Second Edition, Microsoft Windows XP Embedded, Microsoft Windows CE 5.0, Microsoft Windows Embedded POSReady 2009, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2, Microsoft Windows Vista (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows CE 6.0, Microsoft Windows 7 (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows XP (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (32/64-bits), Apple MacOS X 10.4 - 10.7, Windows 8 (32/64 bits), Windows 10 (32/64 bits)
Interface (Bus) Type
PCI Express
Device Type
Serial adapter
Form Factor
Plug-in card
Manufacturer Warranty
Limited lifetime warranty
Ports
RS-232
Product Description
StarTech.com 1 Port Low Profile Native RS232 PCI Express Serial Card with 16550 UART (PEX1S553LP) - serial adapter - PCIe - RS-232
Model
StarTech.com 1 Port Low Profile Native RS232 PCI Express Serial Card with 16550 UART (PEX1S553LP)
Data Link Protocol
RS-232

Environmental Parameters

Min Operating Temperature
-20 °C
Max Operating Temperature
85 °C
Humidity Range Operating
5 - 85%

Networking

Ports
RS-232
Connectivity Technology
Wired
Data Link Protocol
RS-232

General

Device Type
Serial adapter
Form Factor
Plug-in card - low profile
Interface (Bus) Type
PCI Express

Expansion / Connectivity

Interfaces
1 x RS-232 - 9 pin D-Sub (DB-9)
Compatible Slots
1 x PCI Express

Manufacturer Warranty

Service & Support
Limited warranty - lifetime

Miscellaneous

Compliant Standards
WHQL, FCC

Software / System Requirements

OS Required
Microsoft DOS, Linux, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows 95/98 Second Edition, Microsoft Windows XP Embedded, Microsoft Windows CE 5.0, Microsoft Windows Embedded POSReady 2009, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2, Microsoft Windows Vista (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows CE 6.0, Microsoft Windows 7 (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows XP (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (32/64-bits), Apple MacOS X 10.4 - 10.7, Windows 8 (32/64 bits), Windows 10 (32/64 bits)
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