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StarTech.com 8 Port PCI Express (PCIe) RS-232/422/485 Serial Card - 4 x RS232 4 x RS422 / RS485

StarTech.com 8 Port PCI Express (PCIe) RS-232/422/485 Serial Card - 4 x RS232 4 x RS422 / RS485

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Quicklinx: 920MWS00 Mfr#: PEX8S232485
  • Windows 8 (32/64 bits)
Discontinued

Description

Add four RS232 and four RS422/485 serial ports to your standard or low profile system through a PCIe slot. The PEX8S232485 8-Port PCIe Serial Combo Card lets you add four RS232 and four RS422 / RS485 serial ports to your PC through a single PCI Express expansion slot.

This multi-port serial card is a single card solution that offers compatibility with nearly any serial communication protocol, supporting RS-232, RS-422, RS-485 2-wire or RS-485 4-wire operating modes at data rates up to 460Kbps.

To fit most standard computer cases, the card ships with a standard profile bracket installed and includes a low-profile / half-height bracket for adapting to slimline or small form factor systems. Plus, the included breakout cable helps to avoid cluttered connections.

Specifications

Summary

Product Description
StarTech.com 8 Port PCIe RS232/422/485 Serial Card - 4x RS232 4x RS422/RS485 - serial adapter - PCIe
Device Type
Serial adapter
Form Factor
Plug-in card
Interface (Bus) Type
PCI Express x1
Data Link Protocol
RS-232, RS-422, RS-485
Data Transfer Rate
460.8 Kbps
System Requirements
Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2, Linux Kernel 2.6.x, Microsoft Windows Vista (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows 7 (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows XP (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (32/64-bits), Windows 8 (32/64 bits)
Manufacturer Warranty
Limited lifetime warranty


Detailed Specification

General

Device Type
Serial adapter
Form Factor
Plug-in card
Interface (Bus) Type
PCI Express x1

Networking

Connectivity Technology
Wired
Data Link Protocol
RS-232, RS-422, RS-485
Data Transfer Rate
460.8 Kbps

Expansion / Connectivity

Interfaces
8 - 9 pin D-Sub (DB-9) (on cable)

Miscellaneous

Included Accessories
Low-profile bracket
Compliant Standards
FCC, RoHS

Software / System Requirements

Software Included
Drivers & Utilities
OS Required
Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2, Linux Kernel 2.6.x, Microsoft Windows Vista (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows 7 (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows XP (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (32/64-bits), Windows 8 (32/64 bits)

Manufacturer Warranty

Service & Support
Limited warranty - lifetime

Environmental Parameters

Min Operating Temperature
0 °C
Max Operating Temperature
100 °C
Humidity Range Operating
20 - 80%
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