StarTech 2 Port Low Profile Native RS232 PCI Express Serial Card with 16550 UART

The PEX2S553LP low profile/half-height PCI Express Serial Card turns a PCI Express slot into two 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.• One high speed RS232 serial port with data transfer rate up to 460.8 Kbps • Ships with half-height/low profile mounting bracket, includes optional standard profile bracket • Single chip design optimizes speed and reliability • Native single-chip, single lane PCI Express • Selectable power output on pin 9 for the serial port • Compliant with PCI Express base specifications revision 1.1a • Automated out-of-band flow control using CTS/RTS and DSR/DTR • Automated in-band software flow control using programmable Xon/Xoff in both directions • 128-byte deep FIFO per transmitter and receiver 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 2 serial ports to virtually any computer (regardless of the case form factor). This product is a replacement for StarTech PEX2S552LP card. Applications • Self service automated machines and kiosks to control serial devices such as scales, touchscreens, magnetic card readers, bar code scanners, receipt printers, label printers • Bank teller workstations in either full profile or low profile versions to control their serial devices such as cash drawers, card readers / card swipes, printers, keypads / pinpads, pen pads • POS retail applications in grocery stores and any other retail store to control keyboards, cash drawers, receipt printers, card readers / card swipes, scales and elevated displays on poles • Standard ATM automated teller machines to control keypads, receipt printer, card readers / card swipes, touchscreen LCD's, camera control, etc. • Used to control multiple surveillance / security cameras in a parking structure, office building, etc. Advantage • Native single-Chip, single lane PCI Express; 48% less cpu load and increased performance • Pre-configured with half-height mounting bracket for low profile systems, but includes a full profile bracket for versatility • Easy to install and use with full step-by-step instructions saves time and hassle