StarTech.com 2-Port PCIe RS232 Serial Card 16C1050 UART TAA PEX2S1050
The StarTech.com PEX2S1050 2-Port PCIe RS232 Serial Card provides two high-performance 16C1050 RS232 serial UART channels, enabling reliable connectivity for legacy industrial and point-of-sale devices.
- Legacy Device Support: Integrates two RS232 serial ports into modern PCIe systems, ensuring continued operation of essential industrial and point-of-sale equipment.
- High-Performance UART: Features 16C1050 UART channels with 256 B FIFO, optimizing data buffering to reduce CPU load and prevent data loss during critical operations.
- Flexible Deployment: Includes both full-height and low-profile brackets, allowing installation in diverse server and desktop chassis for broad compatibility.
- TAA Compliance: Meets Trade Agreements Act requirements, simplifying procurement for government agencies and public sector organizations.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The StarTech.com PEX2S1050 is a purpose-built 2-port PCIe RS232 serial card, engineered to add two high-performance 16C1050 serial UART channels to any compatible desktop or server, supporting baud rates up to 460.8 Kbit/s for diverse device connectivity. This card ensures that businesses can maintain critical operations with existing serial-based equipment.
Designed for operational resilience, this card features a 256 B FIFO buffer and supports a wide range of Windows and Windows Server operating systems, ensuring stable and efficient data communication. Its TAA compliance and robust design make it a reliable choice for organizations needing to integrate specialized hardware into their IT infrastructure.
- Dual RS232 Ports: Adds two industry-standard DB9 serial ports, enabling simultaneous connection and control of multiple legacy or specialized peripherals.
- Advanced UART Performance: Utilizes 16C1050 UARTs with 256 B FIFO, significantly enhancing data throughput and reducing CPU intervention for smoother operations.
- Broad OS Compatibility: Supports a comprehensive range of Windows client and server operating systems, ensuring seamless integration into existing IT environments without driver conflicts.
- Environmental Resilience: Operates reliably across a wide temperature range of -10 to 80 °C, making it suitable for deployment in non-climate-controlled industrial settings.
- Operational Value: Provides a cost-effective solution for extending the utility of existing serial devices, deferring costly equipment upgrades and maximizing IT asset lifecycle.
This PCIe serial card is an essential upgrade for organizations requiring dependable, high-performance connectivity for their critical serial-based systems.
Technical Specifications
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4Lifecycle, Warranty & Compliance
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What This Solves
Integrating Legacy Industrial Equipment
Many manufacturing and automation environments rely on older machinery that communicates via RS232 serial ports. This card allows modern server and desktop systems to interface directly with these essential industrial controls and data collection devices, ensuring continued operational efficiency.
Manufacturing plants, industrial automation facilities, logistics warehouses, process control environments
Enhancing Point-of-Sale Systems
Retail and hospitality businesses often use serial-based peripherals like receipt printers, barcode scanners, and payment terminals for daily transactions. The PEX2S1050 provides the necessary serial connectivity for these devices, ensuring reliable and fast data exchange at the point of sale.
Retail stores, restaurant chains, hotel front desks, franchise operations, inventory management systems
Specialized Device Connectivity
Organizations in healthcare, research, or government sectors frequently deploy specialized instruments and sensors that require RS232 communication. This card enables secure and stable connections for these critical tools, supporting data acquisition and control without requiring system overhauls.
Medical labs, research institutions, government agencies, IT operations teams, facilities management
Key Features
Two RS232 Serial Ports (DB9)
Enables simultaneous connection of multiple legacy or specialized devices, expanding system utility without requiring additional hardware.
16C1050 UART Channels with 256 B FIFO
Optimizes data buffering and transfer efficiency, reducing CPU overhead and preventing data loss during high-volume serial communications.
PCI Express Host Interface
Provides a high-bandwidth connection to the host system, ensuring fast and reliable data flow for connected serial peripherals.
Full-height / Low-profile Form Factor
Offers versatile installation options, allowing the card to fit into various server and desktop chassis for broad deployment flexibility.
TAA Compliant
Meets government procurement standards, simplifying purchasing processes for public sector organizations and ensuring supply chain integrity.
Industry Applications
Manufacturing & Industrial
Connects legacy industrial control systems, CNC machines, and specialized sensors to modern server infrastructure for data acquisition and process automation.
Retail & Hospitality
Enables reliable connectivity for point-of-sale (POS) terminals, barcode scanners, receipt printers, and other serial-based peripherals in retail environments.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Integrates older medical diagnostic equipment, lab instruments, and patient monitoring systems with hospital or clinic IT networks for data logging.
Government & Public Sector
Facilitates the use of specialized serial devices in government facilities and public agencies, meeting TAA compliance requirements for procurement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of devices can I connect using this serial card?
This card allows connection to a wide range of RS232 serial devices, including point-of-sale terminals, barcode scanners, industrial control equipment, modems, and specialized diagnostic tools. It supports any device requiring a standard DB9 serial interface.
Is this card compatible with modern operating systems?
Yes, the StarTech.com PEX2S1050 supports a broad range of Windows operating systems, from Windows 95 up to Windows 10, and Windows Server versions from 2008 R2 to 2019, ensuring wide compatibility with current and legacy IT environments.
Does this card support both full-height and low-profile computer cases?
Yes, the card includes both full-height and low-profile mounting brackets in the package. This design flexibility ensures it can be installed in various desktop and server chassis, regardless of their form factor.
What is the maximum data transfer rate supported by the serial ports?
Each RS232 serial port on the PEX2S1050 supports a maximum baud rate of 460.8 Kbit/s, providing high-speed data communication for most serial applications.
Warranty & Returns
Manufacturer Warranty
2 Years
Warranty is provided directly by the manufacturer and covers defects in materials and workmanship under normal use.
Return Policy
Returns subject to manufacturer approval
Hardware returns are governed by the manufacturer's return policy. Some products are non-returnable or subject to restocking fees. Defective items are handled under the manufacturer warranty. Contact Zent Networks before initiating any return.