StarTech.com 8-Port PCI Express RS232 Serial Adapter Card - PCIe RS232 Serial Card - 16C1050 UART - Low Profile Serial DB9 Controller/Expansion Card - 15kV ESD Protection - Windows/Linux
Product Technical Specification
Ports & interfaces | |
Host interface | PCIe |
Output interface | Serial |
Expansion card form factor | Full-height / Low-profile |
Serial ports quantity | 8 |
Serial interface type | RS-232 |
Design | |
Internal | Yes |
Product colour | Yellow |
Certification | CE, FCC, TAA |
Features | |
Chipset | ASMEDIA - ASM1083, SYSTEMBASE - SB16C1058PCI |
Baud rate | 926.1 |
FIFO (First In, First Out) | 256 |
Data bits | 5,6,7,8 |
Stop bits | 1,1.5,2 |
Flow control support | Yes |
Parity bit | Even,N,Odd |
Flow Control type | RTS/CTS,XON/XOFF |
Operational conditions | |
Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 55 |
Storage temperature (T-T) | -20 - 85 |
Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 5 - 95 |
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 IOT Core,Windows 10 Pro,Windows 10 Pro x64,Windows 10 x64,Windows 2000,Windows 2000 Professional,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,Windows 98SE,Windows CE,Windows Vista,Windows Vista Business,Windows Vista Business x64,Windows Vista Enterprise,Windows Vista Enterprise x64,Windows Vista Home Basic,Windows Vista Home Basic x64,Windows Vista Home Premium,Windows Vista Home Premium x64,Windows Vista Ultimate,Windows Vista Ultimate x64,Windows Vista x64,Windows XP,Windows XP Home,Windows XP Home x64,Windows XP Professional,Windows XP Professional x64 |
Linux operating systems supported | Yes |
Server operating systems supported | Windows Server 2003,Windows Server 2008 R2,Windows Server 2012,Windows Server 2016,Windows Server 2019 |
Technical details | |
Sustainability certificates | RoHS |
Weight & dimensions | |
Width | 22 |
Depth | 145 |
Height | 60 |
Weight | 116 |
Packaging data | |
Quantity | 1 |
Cables included | Serial |
Mounting brackets included | Yes |
User guide | Yes |
Package width | 190 |
Package depth | 290 |
Package height | 70 |
Package weight | 750 |
Logistics data | |
Harmonized System (HS) code | 84733020 |
Products per master (outer) case | 14 |
Master (outer) case width | 400 |
Master (outer) case length | 510 |
Master (outer) case height | 315 |
Delivery Options

Economy Delivery (UK)

Business Express
Add eight RS-232 DB9 serial ports to your desktop computer, through two PCIe expansion card slots. This PCI express serial card, with two breakout cables, provides you with multiple ports to connect a wide variety of serial peripherals, at speeds of up to 921.4Kbps.Connect your Peripherals with 8 Serial PortsThe PCI express serial port card makes it easy to add serial ports to connect your peripherals including printers, scanners, credit/debit card readers, PIN pads and modems, industrial controls and more. The 8 port PCIe serial card includes 2 breakout cables - each with 4 DB9 connectors.Versatile UseThe low profile PCIe serial card is the ideal choice for adding serial ports, even when space is at a premium. The DB9 serial card is designed to fit into small form factor and standard computer cases. The card comes pre-configured with a low-profile bracket, and includes two optional full-profile brackets, so installation is easy regardless of the case form factor.Maximum CompatibilityWith broad OS support, including for Windows and Linux, this PCI Express card is easy to integrate into mixed environments.PEX8S1050LP is backed by a StarTech.com lifetime warranty and free lifetime technical support.
The StarTech.com Advantage
- 8 PORT SERIAL CARD: Serial controller card w/ 16C1050 UART based on the Systembase SB16C1058PCI, w/15kV ESD, 8x DB9 ports, bi-directional RS232 speeds up to 921.6Kbps per port & 256 byte FIFO buffer
- OPTIONAL CONFIGURABLE POWER: Multiport serial card provides 12v/5v, or none on pin 9 w/up to 3A total shared; 2 (1xDB44 to 4xDB9) breakout cables incl; Hex nuts incl for opt screw or nut DB9 interface
- COMPATABILITY: 2 low profile brackets for PCI-e 1x card; Fully compliant w/ PCI Express Base Spec, Revision 1.0a/1.1; Supports Windows (incl. XP and up) and Linux; For low profile desktop/servers
Ports & interfaces | |
Host interface | PCIe |
Output interface | Serial |
Expansion card form factor | Full-height / Low-profile |
Serial ports quantity | 8 |
Serial interface type | RS-232 |
Design | |
Internal | Yes |
Product colour | Yellow |
Certification | CE, FCC, TAA |
Features | |
Chipset | ASMEDIA - ASM1083, SYSTEMBASE - SB16C1058PCI |
Baud rate | 926.1 |
FIFO (First In, First Out) | 256 |
Data bits | 5,6,7,8 |
Stop bits | 1,1.5,2 |
Flow control support | Yes |
Parity bit | Even,N,Odd |
Flow Control type | RTS/CTS,XON/XOFF |
Operational conditions | |
Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 55 |
Storage temperature (T-T) | -20 - 85 |
Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 5 - 95 |
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 IOT Core,Windows 10 Pro,Windows 10 Pro x64,Windows 10 x64,Windows 2000,Windows 2000 Professional,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,Windows 98SE,Windows CE,Windows Vista,Windows Vista Business,Windows Vista Business x64,Windows Vista Enterprise,Windows Vista Enterprise x64,Windows Vista Home Basic,Windows Vista Home Basic x64,Windows Vista Home Premium,Windows Vista Home Premium x64,Windows Vista Ultimate,Windows Vista Ultimate x64,Windows Vista x64,Windows XP,Windows XP Home,Windows XP Home x64,Windows XP Professional,Windows XP Professional x64 |
Linux operating systems supported | Yes |
Server operating systems supported | Windows Server 2003,Windows Server 2008 R2,Windows Server 2012,Windows Server 2016,Windows Server 2019 |
Technical details | |
Sustainability certificates | RoHS |
Weight & dimensions | |
Width | 22 |
Depth | 145 |
Height | 60 |
Weight | 116 |
Packaging data | |
Quantity | 1 |
Cables included | Serial |
Mounting brackets included | Yes |
User guide | Yes |
Package width | 190 |
Package depth | 290 |
Package height | 70 |
Package weight | 750 |
Logistics data | |
Harmonized System (HS) code | 84733020 |
Products per master (outer) case | 14 |
Master (outer) case width | 400 |
Master (outer) case length | 510 |
Master (outer) case height | 315 |
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