Add 16 RS232 serial ports (DB9) to your low or full-profile computer, through a PCI Express slotThis PCI Express serial card adds 16 high-speed RS232 ports to your standard or low-profile desktop or server PC. This lets you maximize the number of available DB9 RS232 ports that are available for connecting your serial-based devices and equipment, while using only a single PCI Express (PCIe) slot. It's the perfect solution for adding the serial ports you need, even if your desktop PC or server only has a limited number of PCIe expansion slots.Add 16 RS232 ports through one PCIe slotYou can install the serial card to add 16 high-performance DB9 RS232 serial ports from a single PCIe slot. With two breakout cables of 8 ports each, the PCIe serial card maximizes the density of DB9 RS232 ports on a server or desktop computer. It's ideal for system upgrades in a wide range of applications, including manufacturing equipment, POS equipment, security devices such as surveillance cameras, and environment or building control systems.The serial card is compliant with PCI Express 1.0a specification, and it's compatible with 1x, 2x, 4x, 8x and 16x PCI Express slots.High-speed serial communicationThe PCIe serial card delivers high-performance, high-speed serial communication, with support for data transfer rates of up to 921.6 Kbps.Easy installationThe serial card is easy to install and configure, and compatible with a broad range of Windows® and Linux® operating systems. The card features IRQ sharing and supports plug-and-play serial device connections, which makes it convenient and easy to connect serial devices. It includes a low-profile bracket making it compatible with both full profile and low profile PC chassis slots.The PEX16S550LP is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

Technical details
Sustainability certificates	CE, RoHS
System requirements
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64
Linux operating systems supported	Y
Server operating systems supported	Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019
Ports & interfaces
Host interface	PCIe
Output interface	Serial
Expansion card form factor	Low-profile
Expansion card standard	PCIe 1.1
Serial ports quantity	16
Serial interface type	RS-232
Internal SATA ports quantity	1
Weight & dimensions
Width	68 mm
Depth	168 mm
Height	22 mm
Weight	70 g
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 55 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-20 - 75 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90%
Packaging data
Cables included	RS-232
Mounting brackets included	Y
Drivers included	Y
Quick installation guide	Y
Package width	192 mm
Package depth	293 mm
Package height	70 mm
Package weight	1.2 kg
Other features
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) protection	15 kV
Design
Internal	Y
Product colour	Yellow
Features
Chipset	ASMedia - ASM1083, SystemBase - SB4002A, SB16C1058
Baud rate	921.6 Kbit/s
Data bits	5, 6, 7, 8
Stop bits	1, 1.5, 2
Logistics data
Harmonized System (HS) code	84733020
Products per master (outer) case	14 pc(s)
Master (outer) case width	397 mm
Master (outer) case length	520 mm
Master (outer) case height	329 mm