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

- 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
- 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

Specification

Product
Product id	676351
Brand	StarTech.com
Partnr	PEX2S953
EAN/UPC code	065030888332
Warranty (months)	Lifetime
Technical details
Chipset	Asix AX99100
Sustainability certificates	RoHS
Ports & interfaces
Host interface	PCIe
Output interface	Serial
Expansion card standard	PCIe 1.1
Serial ports quantity	2
Serial interface type	RS-232
Design
Internal	Y
Product colour	Green
Mean time between failures (MTBF)	222366 uur
Certification	CE, FCC
Features
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 procent
Packaging data
Quantity	1
Quick installation guide	Y
Package width	170 mm
Package depth	142 mm
Package height	30 mm
Package weight	136 g
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	Y
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
Logistics data
Master (outer) case width	685 mm
Master (outer) case length	345 mm
Master (outer) case height	306 mm
Quantity per master (outer) case	75 stuk(s)