StarTech - PCI1S550_LP - 1 Port PCI Low Profile RS232 Serial Adapter Card with 16550 UART

This 16550 Serial PCI Card can be installed in a computer PCI slot to add an RS232 serial port - a cost-effective solution for connecting any new serial device or old legacy serial device, with data transfer rates of up to 115.2 Kbps. The serial card features a low profile/half-height bracket, suitable for installation in low profile/small form factor computer cases.

Perfect for connecting serial modems, POS devices, PDAs, digital cameras, printers, ISDN terminal adapters and more, to your system, the PCI Serial card supports IRQ sharing and operates flawlessly with Windows® 7, Server 2008 R2, Vista, XP, Server 2003, 2000, ME, 98, 95, NT4, 3.1, DOS® and Linux®.

Saving time and hassle, the PCI serial card can be connected in minutes through simple plug and play installation and is backed by StarTech.comâ?Ts lifetime warranty and FREE LIFETIME tech support.

StarTech.com Advantage

• Compatible 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
• Standard and low profile bracket included ensuring easy installation into almost any system

Features

• Supports the RS-232 serial interface
• 16 byte FIFO buffer ensures fast data transfer while multitasking
• IRQ sharing saves resources and eliminates conflicts
• OS Support: DOS, Windows 95/ 98SE/ ME/ XP(32/64bit)/ Vista(32/64bit)/ 7(32/64bit), and Linux

Applications

• Manufacturing (CNC machinery, process control equipment, bar code scanners, serial printers)
• POS (credit/debit card readers, receipt printers, bar code scanners, cash registers, scales)
• Consumer (modems, PDAs, digital cameras, printers)
• Security (UPS control, access key panels, video cameras, card readers, modems)
• Casino (video lottery terminals, slot machines)
• Environmental Control (lighting, temperature, clocks)
• Healthcare (patient monitoring equipment, nurses' stations, modems)
• Hotel Front Desk (serial printers, bar code scanners, keyboard, mouse, receipt printer, credit/debit card reader)
• Hospitality/Restaurant (credit card/debit card reader, serial printers)
• ISDN Networking