StarTech.com PEX2S553LP 2 Port Low Profile PCIe RS-232 Serial Card

The StarTech.com PEX2S553LP low profile/half-height PCI Express Serial Card turns a PCI Express slot into 2 x RS232 (DB9) serial connections. 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 Adaptor Card is compatible with a broad range of operating systems, including Windows, Linux Kernel 2.6.11 and up. It ships with a low profile/half-height bracket installed but includes an optional full profile bracket that lets you add 2 x serial ports to virtually any computer (regardless of the case form factor).

Backed by a StarTech.com Lifetime warranty and free lifetime technical support.

• Bus type: PCI express
• Card type: Low profile (SP bracket included)
• Connector type(s): PCI express x1 male
• External ports: DB-9 (9 pin, D-Sub) male
• Internal ports: LP4 (4 pin, Molex large drive power) male
• Max baud rate: 460.8 kbps
• OS compatibility: Windows, Linux
• Product dimensions: 105 x 80 x 20mm
• Manufacturer's part no.: PEX2S553LP