StarTech.com 8-Port PCIe RS232 Serial Card 921.6 Kbps TAA PEX8S1050
The StarTech.com PEX8S1050 8-Port PCIe RS232 Serial Card provides essential legacy connectivity, enabling modern desktop systems to interface with up to eight serial peripherals at speeds of 921.6 Kbps, crucial for maintaining operational continuity.
- High-Density Connectivity: Adds eight RS-232 DB9 serial ports to a single PCIe slot, maximizing peripheral integration in space-constrained systems.
- Rapid Data Transfer: Supports baud rates up to 921.6 Kbps, ensuring swift and efficient communication with high-speed serial devices.
- Enhanced Reliability: Features a 256-byte FIFO buffer, reducing CPU overhead and preventing data loss during intensive serial data transfers.
- TAA Compliance: Meets Trade Agreements Act requirements, simplifying procurement for government and public sector organizations.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The StarTech.com PEX8S1050 is an 8-Port PCIe RS232 Serial Card, engineered to integrate up to eight legacy DB9 serial peripherals into contemporary desktop computers or servers via a single PCIe x1 expansion slot. It supports high baud rates of 921.6 Kbps, ensuring robust and efficient data exchange for critical business applications.
This internal serial card is TAA compliant, making it suitable for government and public sector procurement, and features a 256-byte FIFO buffer to optimize data handling and reduce CPU load. Its broad operating system support, including various Windows and Linux versions, ensures versatile deployment across diverse IT environments.
- Core Functionality: Provides eight RS-232 serial ports, enabling modern systems to connect with multiple essential legacy devices without costly system overhauls.
- High-Speed Communication: Achieves data transfer rates up to 921.6 Kbps, supporting demanding applications that require fast and reliable serial data exchange.
- Robust Data Handling: Incorporates a 256-byte FIFO (First In, First Out) buffer, which minimizes CPU intervention and prevents data loss during high-volume serial communications.
- Broad Compatibility: Supports a wide range of Windows operating systems, from Windows 98SE to Windows 10 and Server 2019, ensuring seamless integration into existing IT infrastructures.
- Operational Value: Boasts a Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) of 160013 hours, signifying exceptional reliability and contributing to reduced downtime and lower total cost of ownership.
The StarTech.com PEX8S1050 delivers reliable, high-density serial connectivity, making it an indispensable component for businesses maintaining essential legacy equipment.
Technical Specifications
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What This Solves
Legacy Device Integration
Businesses often rely on specialized equipment like POS systems, industrial machinery, or diagnostic tools that require RS232 serial connections. This card enables modern computers to communicate with up to eight such devices, extending their operational lifespan.
Retail operations, manufacturing facilities, medical clinics, laboratory environments, logistics hubs
Industrial Automation & Control
In industrial settings, serial ports are crucial for connecting programmable logic controllers (PLCs), human-machine interfaces (HMIs), and sensor arrays. The card provides the necessary high-density, reliable connectivity for real-time data exchange and system control.
Factory floors, warehouse automation, building management systems, energy utilities, process control centers
Specialized IT Infrastructure
Certain IT environments, including data centers or network operations centers, may require serial ports for console access to networking equipment or specialized server management. This card offers a robust solution for these specific administrative and diagnostic tasks.
Data center operators, network operations centers, IT infrastructure teams, telecommunications facilities, government IT departments
Key Features
8-Port RS-232 DB9 Serial Connectivity
Enables a single modern system to interface with up to eight legacy serial peripherals, maximizing hardware utilization and reducing system footprint.
921.6 Kbps Baud Rate
Supports high-speed data transfer for demanding serial applications, ensuring efficient and timely communication with connected devices.
256-Byte FIFO Buffer
Reduces CPU overhead and prevents data loss during high-volume data streams, enhancing system stability and operational efficiency.
PCIe x1 Host Interface
Ensures compatibility with modern desktop and server systems, providing a high-bandwidth connection for reliable serial communication.
TAA Compliant
Meets government procurement requirements, simplifying purchasing processes for public sector organizations and ensuring supply chain integrity.
Industry Applications
Manufacturing & Industrial
Enables connection to legacy industrial control systems, CNC machines, and specialized sensors for process automation and data acquisition.
Retail & Hospitality
Facilitates reliable integration of point-of-sale (POS) terminals, barcode scanners, and receipt printers with modern back-office systems.
Government & Public Sector
Supports connectivity for specialized diagnostic equipment, security systems, and data logging devices in TAA-compliant environments.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Connects older medical diagnostic equipment, lab instruments, and patient monitoring systems to contemporary computing platforms for data capture.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of devices can I connect using this 8-port serial card?
This card allows connection to a wide range of RS232 serial devices, including point-of-sale terminals, industrial control equipment, modems, barcode scanners, diagnostic tools, and specialized sensors. It supports up to eight devices simultaneously.
Is this serial card compatible with both Windows and Linux operating systems?
Yes, the StarTech.com PEX8S1050 offers broad operating system support, including various versions of Windows (from 98SE to Windows 10 and Server 2019) and Linux, ensuring versatile integration into diverse IT environments.
Does this card require any special drivers or software for installation?
While the card is designed for broad compatibility, it typically requires specific drivers for full functionality. These drivers are usually provided by StarTech.com and ensure proper communication between your operating system and the serial ports.
What is the maximum data transfer speed supported by each serial port?
Each of the eight RS232 serial ports on this card supports a maximum baud rate of 921.6 Kbps, enabling high-speed and reliable data exchange for critical applications.
Warranty & Returns
Manufacturer Warranty
Lifetime
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.