StarTech.com 1-Port RS232 Serial PCIe Card TAA 921.4Kbps PEX1S953LP
The StarTech.com PEX1S953LP 1-Port RS232 Serial PCIe Card provides essential legacy connectivity, enabling modern systems to interface with critical serial devices at speeds up to 921.4Kbps.
- TAA Compliance: Meets U.S. Government procurement requirements, simplifying acquisition for federal agencies and contractors.
- High-Speed Serial: Delivers data transfer rates up to 921.4Kbps, ensuring rapid and efficient communication with connected peripherals.
- Broad OS Support: Compatible with Windows and Linux operating systems, enabling frictionless integration into diverse IT environments.
- PCIe Interface: Utilizes a PCI Express slot, providing a modern and high-bandwidth connection for reliable serial device operation.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The StarTech.com PEX1S953LP is a purpose-built 1-Port RS232 Serial PCIe Card, designed to add a single DB9 serial port to any computer equipped with a PCI Express slot. It supports high-speed data transfer up to 921.4Kbps, making it suitable for a wide range of serial peripherals.
Engineered with an Asix AX99100 chipset and a 256B FIFO buffer, this card ensures reliable and efficient data handling. Its TAA compliance and broad operating system support, including Windows and Linux, make it an ideal choice for organizations with strict procurement standards and mixed IT environments.
- Essential Connectivity: Adds a single RS232 DB9 serial port to modern PCI Express systems, preserving investment in critical legacy peripherals.
- TAA Compliant: Ensures procurement adherence for government and public sector organizations, streamlining purchasing processes.
- High Baud Rate: Supports data speeds up to 921.4Kbps, facilitating quick and efficient communication with high-demand serial devices.
- Wide OS Compatibility: Engineered for broad support across Windows and Linux environments, reducing integration challenges in mixed IT infrastructures.
- Operational Value: Features a robust Asix AX99100 chipset and 256B FIFO, delivering stable and efficient serial data handling for continuous operations.
This serial PCIe card is the reliable choice for businesses seeking to maintain essential legacy device connectivity within modern IT infrastructures.
Technical Specifications
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What This Solves
Modernizing Legacy System Connectivity
Many businesses operate with mission-critical equipment that relies on RS232 serial communication, such as older POS terminals or industrial machinery. This card allows these essential devices to connect to new, high-performance desktop PCs and servers, extending their operational lifespan.
Retail operations, manufacturing plants, healthcare clinics, logistics warehouses
Ensuring TAA Compliance for Procurement
Government agencies and contractors often have strict procurement requirements, including the Trade Agreements Act (TAA). Deploying this TAA-compliant serial card ensures that IT infrastructure meets federal purchasing standards, simplifying compliance audits.
Federal agencies, state government offices, defense contractors, public sector organizations
Seamless IT Hardware Refresh
When upgrading computer hardware, organizations need to ensure that existing serial-dependent applications and devices remain functional. This PCIe card provides a cost-effective solution to integrate serial ports into new systems, avoiding costly reconfigurations or equipment replacements.
SMBs with specialized equipment, mid-market IT departments, educational institutions, financial services firms
Key Features
1-Port RS232 Serial Interface
Adds a single DB9 serial port, enabling continued use of essential legacy peripherals without system overhaul.
921.4 Kbps Baud Rate
Supports high-speed data transfer, optimizing performance and responsiveness for connected serial devices.
PCI Express 1.1 Host Interface
Provides a stable and high-bandwidth connection, ensuring reliable communication within modern computer systems.
256 B FIFO (First In, First Out) Buffer
Manages data efficiently, reducing CPU overhead and improving system responsiveness during serial operations.
TAA Compliant
Meets U.S. federal procurement requirements, simplifying purchasing for government and public sector organizations.
Industry Applications
Government & Public Sector
TAA compliance makes this card suitable for federal, state, and local government agencies requiring adherence to specific procurement regulations.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Enables modern PCs to interface with legacy industrial control systems, PLCs, and specialized machinery that rely on RS232 serial communication.
Retail & Hospitality
Supports connectivity for essential point-of-sale (POS) systems, barcode scanners, and receipt printers that often utilize RS232 interfaces.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Facilitates the integration of older medical diagnostic equipment, lab instruments, and patient monitoring devices with updated computer systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of devices can I connect using this serial card?
This serial card allows you to connect a wide range of RS232 serial devices, including POS terminals, industrial control equipment, modems, barcode scanners, receipt printers, and medical diagnostic tools.
Is this card compatible with both Windows and Linux operating systems?
Yes, the StarTech.com PEX1S953LP offers broad operating system support, including various versions of Windows (from Windows 7 to Windows 11 and Windows Server) and Linux distributions, ensuring versatile integration.
What is the maximum data transfer speed supported by this card?
This serial PCIe card supports a maximum baud rate of 921.4 Kbit/s, enabling fast and efficient data communication with connected serial peripherals.
Does this serial card require any special power connections?
Yes, the card includes one 4-pin Peripheral (Molex) power connector, which may be required for stable operation, especially with certain system configurations or power demands.
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.