StarTech.com 4 Port PCIe RS232 Serial Card

Use this serial board from StarTech.com to send and receive data from serial devices such as card readers, PIN pads and modems. Using a peripheral component interconnect express (PCIe) slot, it adds four RS232 (DB9) serial ports to your computer, which attach seamlessly as if they were pre-installed. The board is a useful add-on to devices including point-of-sale terminals, programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and scientific sensors.

Temperature resistantThis serial board has an operating temperature range between -10°C and +80°C for use in demanding conditions.
Individually configurable portsA 256-byte depth first-in, first-out (FIFO) cache per transmitter and receiver allows you to manage data stored on the computer separately for each of the four ports for versatile use.
Highly compatibilityThe unit supports most operating systems including Windows and Linux for easy integration.

• Selectable power output on pin 9 of the serial port for heightened control
• Bi-directional RS232 connection can receive and transmit data
• Transfer rate of 921.6kbps (kilobits per second) to support fast data communication
• Pre-configured with a full-sized bracket for easy installation

The Startech 4-port PCI Express RS232 serial adapter card lets you add four RS232 (DB9) serial ports to your computer through a PCI Express (PCIe) slot, as if they were native serial ports.

Serial controller card with 16950 UART based on ASIX AX99100, allows 4x DB9 ports w/bi-directional RS232 speeds up to 921.6Kbps per port
The card provides 12v, 5v, or none through pin 9 with up to 2A total
PCI Express RS232 serial adapter card has standar

How reliable is this serial board?This serial board has a mean time between failures (MTBF) of 214,358 hours, so you can be sure of reliability.

Asix

AX99100