| Product Type | Serial Adapter Card | 
| Form Factor | Plug-In Card | 
| Chipset | ASIX AX99100 | 
| UART Type | 16950 UART | 
| FIFO Buffer | 256 bytes per port | 
| Serial Protocol | RS-232 | 
| Bracket Types Included | Standard and Low Profile | 
| Max Power Output per Port | 2A total across ports | 
| Selectable Pin 9 Power Output | 5V / 12V / None | 
StarTech 2-Port PCIe RS232 Serial DB9 Adapter Card - PEX2S953

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- Ideal for industrial or legacy device integration requiring RS-232 connections
 - High-speed bi-directional communication with support for large FIFO buffers ensures reliability in data-heavy setups
 - Includes both full-height and low-profile brackets for versatile system compatibility
 
Product Overview
2-port PCI Express RS232 serial controller card 16950 UART/ASIX AX99100 - Bi-directional speeds 921.6Kbps/port / 256 byte FIFO / 9th data bit - Pin 9 pwr out 5v/12v/none w/up to 2A total - Expansion card w/ Std bracket (low profile incl) - Win/LinuxSpecifications
                      Product Overview
                      
                    
                    
                      Physical & Environmental
                      
                    
                    | Dimensions (with Standard Bracket) | 120 mm x 80 mm | 
| Dimensions (Low Profile Bracket) | 80 mm x 80 mm | 
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 70°C (32°F to 158°F) | 
| Storage Temperature | -20°C to 85°C (-4°F to 185°F) | 
| Operating Humidity | 5% to 95% RH (non-condensing) | 
| Storage Humidity | 5% to 95% RH | 
                      Cloud Management & Licensing
                      
                    
                    | Remote Management | |
| Software Included | Drivers for Windows and Linux | 
| Licensing Requirements | None (hardware-only product) | 
                      Warranty & Support
                      
                    
                    | Warranty | Lifetime | 
| Technical Support | Free lifetime technical support | 
                      Interfaces
                      
                    
                    | Host Interface | PCI Express x1 | 
| Interface Type | PCI Express | 
| Ports Qty | 2 | 
| Port Type | DB9 Male (RS-232) | 
| Data Transfer Rate | 921.6 Kbps per port | 
| Pin Configuration | Standard 9-pin Serial RS-232 | 
                      Compliance & Origin
                      
                    
                    | TAA Compliant | Yes | 
| Country of Origin | Taiwan | 
| Certifications | CE, FCC, RoHS, REACH | 
                      Advanced Security Features
                      
                    
                    | Parity Support | Odd, Even, Mark, Space, None | 
| Flow Control | Xon/Xoff, RTS/CTS, DSR/DTR | 
| Data Bits Supported | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 | 
| Stop Bits Supported | 1, 1.5, 2 | 
                      Package & Compatibility
                      
                    
                    | Included Accessories | Low-profile bracket, installation guide | 
| OS Compatibility | Windows 7/8/10/11, Linux 2.6.x and later | 
| UPC | 065030888332 | 
| Manufacturer Part Number | PEX2S953 |