
StarTech 4 Port RS232 PCI Express Serial Card with Breakout Cable - Replaced by PEX4S953LP
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- SKU
- PEX4S553B
- Category
- Multiport Serial Adapters
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- SKU
- PEX4S553B
- Category
- Multiport Serial Adapters
Overview
The PEX4S553B 4-Port PCI Express Serial Card (with breakout cable) lets you add 4 RS232 serial ports using a single PCIe expansion slot, with an included 1-to-4 cable enabling you to add 4 serial ports to a single low profile slot. The serial card features a native single-chip design that provides optimum reliability and speed, reducing the CPU load by up to 48% over conventional bridge-chip serial cards - a cost-effective solution for connecting legacy serial devices to PCIe-enabled computers. The multi-port serial adapter includes both full profile and low profile/half-height brackets for compatibility with standard and small form factor computers, and is compatible with a broad range of operating systems, including Windows®, Linux, and MAC OS. This product is a replacement for our PEX4S552B card. Backed by a StarTech.com lifetime warranty and free lifetime technical support. More from the Manufacturer
Highlights
- Native single chip design
- Includes a full profile and low profile/half-height bracket
- On chip 256-byte depth FIFO in transmit/receive path of each port
- Single-Lane (x1) PCI-Express with throughput up to 2.5Gbps
- Supports hardware and software flow control
- Supports data transfer rates up to 250Kbps on each port
- Compliant with PCI Express base specifications revision 1.0a
- Automated out-of-band flow control using CTS/RTS and DSR/DTR
Specifications
| Package Contents |
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|---|---|
| Host Interface | PCI Express x1 |
| Product Type | Multiport Serial Adapter |
| Manufacturer Part Number | PEX4S553B |
| Packaged Quantity | 1 Each |
| Ports Expandability | 4 x DB-9 RS-232 - Serial, Via Cable |
| Limited Warranty | Lifetime |
| Weight (Approximate) | 8.40 oz |
| Form Factor | Plug-in Card |
| Manufacturer | StarTech.com |
| Product Name | 4 Port RS232 PCI Express Serial Card w/ Breakout Cable |
| Brand Name | StarTech.com |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Height | 2.7" |
| Width | 0.5" |
| Environmentally Friendly | Yes |
| Environmental Certification | EU RoHS |
| Maximum Data Transfer Rate | 1.95 Mbit/s |
| TAA Compliant | Yes |
| Environmental Compliance | Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) 2, Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) |
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