StarTech PEX2S553S 2-Port PCIe RS232 Serial Card with Power Output and ESD Protection

Summary

Add two extra ESD-protected RS232 ports with either 5V or 12V power output to your computer with a StarTech 2-Port PCI Express RS232 Serial Card. This versatile RS232 card supports high-speed serial data rates up to 921.6 Kbps, and is compliant with PCIe Gen 2.0 specifications for added bandwidth. The added ESD Protection guards your system against damage caused by line-surges and electro-static discharge. For devices that require additional power, this serial controller has a selectable 5V or 12V power output option (pin 1 and/or pin 9), through an LP4 connection to your power supply that can be enabled or disabled on a per-port basis.

PCI Card Features

• 921.6 Kbps max baud rate
• 15KV ESD (Electro-Static Discharge) Surge Protection
• PCI Express Base Specification 2.0 Compliant (backward compatible with 1.0a/1.1)
• Jumper-selected 5V or 12V power output on Pin 1 and/or Pin 9
• Compatible with Windows XPand newer/Server 2012, Linux 2.6.16 and higher

With an optional low-profile/half-height bracket for installation in small form factor computers, the StarTech 2-Port PCIe RS232 Serial Card with Power Output and ESD Protection makes a fantastic addition to any computer. Check out more computer components and parts available online at thesource.ca.