Introduction

The PCI4S550N 4-port PCI Serial card turns an available PCI slot into four RS232 serial ports - a cost-effective solution for connecting any new or old serial peripheral, with support for data transfer rates of up to 115Kbps.

The PCI Serial card is a perfect solution for connecting serial modems, POS devices, PDAs, digital cameras, printers, ISDN terminal adapters and more, to your system without having to upgrade your peripheral devices for compatibility with newer standards (e.g. USB).

Saving time and hassle, the Serial PCI card is plug-and-play ready, and can be installed in minutes, supporting Windows 7, Server 2008 R2, Vista, XP, ME, 2000, 98, 95, NT4, 3.1, DOS and Linux operating systems. Plus, the serial card offers IRQ sharing to help ensure stability and consistent performance, guaranteeing convenient, hassle-free connections.

Backed by a StarTech.com lifetime warranty and free lifetime technical support.

Benefits

• Guaranteed compatibility with any PC running Windows , DOS or Linux for simple integration into your application
• Data transfer rates of up to 115.2 Kbps for efficient serial device performance
• Easy to install and use with full step-by-step instruction providing a hassle free serial solution

Features

• Supports the RS-232 serial interface
• Includes drivers for Linux and all versions of Windows
• IRQ sharing saves resources and eliminates conflicts
• 16 byte FIFO buffer ensures fast data transfer while multitasking
• 5, 6, 7, 8-bit characters selection
• Even, odd, no parity, or force parity generations

Specification

Connector Type(s): PCI / PCI-X (Universal 3.3 & 5V, 32-bit) Male

External Ports: DB-9 (9 pin, D-Sub) Male

Operating Temperature: 0°C to 70°C (32°F to 158°F)

Storage Temperature: -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F)

Humidity: 5~85% RH

Ports: 4

Interface: Serial

Bus Type: PCI / PCI-X (5 / 3.3V)

Card Type: Standard Profile

Port Style: Integrated on Card

Industry Standards: PCI 2.1

Chipset ID: ASIX - MCS9845CV

Shipping (Package) Weight: 0.2 kg [0.5 lb]

Serial Protocol: RS-232

Max Baud Rate: 115.2 Kbps

FIFO: 32 Bytes

Product Length: 120 mm [4.7 in]

Product Width: 20 mm [0.8 in]

Product Height: 120 mm [4.7 in]

Product Weight: 204 g [7.2 oz]

OS Compatibility: Windows DOS, 95, 98SE, 2000, CE 5.0/6.0, XP Embedded, POS Ready 2009, Embedded System 2009, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10

Included in Package: 2 Port PCI 16550 Serial Card

Bracket with 2 DB9 Ports

Driver CD

User Manual