Product Type | Low-Profile Serial Card |
Form Factor | Low Profile / Full Profile (bracket included) |
Chipset | Exar XR17V358 |
Bus Type | PCI Express x1 |
Weight | 129 g |
Power Requirements | Supplied by PCI Express slot |
Product Material | Steel |
Warranty | 2 Years |
StarTech PEX16S550LP 16-Port PCIe RS232 Serial Card





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- Expand multiport RS232 connectivity without additional hardware complexity—ideal for industrial and commercial use cases.
- TAA compliance supports integration into government-regulated environments and public sector projects.
- Durable steel enclosure and compact low-profile form factor ensure long-term deployment even in tight industrial enclosures.
Product Overview
Add 16 RS232 serial ports (DB9) to your low or full-profile computer, through a PCI Express slot - 16-Port PCI Express Serial Card - Low-Profile - High-speed PCIe serial card with 16 DB9 RS232 Ports (up to 921.6 Kbps) - Multiport serial adapter cardSpecifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
Width | 2.7 Inch |
Depth | 6.6 Inch |
Height | 0.9 Inch |
Operating Temperature | 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F) |
Storage Temperature | -20°C to 85°C (-4°F to 185°F) |
Humidity | 5% to 95% RH (non-condensing) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Driver Support | Windows 11/10/8.1/7, Linux 4.x and later, macOS 10.10 and later |
Software Included | Driver and installation disc |
Windows WHQL Certified | Yes |
Interfaces
Serial Interface | RS-232 |
Ports | 16 x DB9 male |
Connector Type(s) | 1 x PCI Express x1 Male, 4 x VHDCI 68-pin Female (on card) |
Included Cables | 4 x VHDCI to 4 x DB9 Serial Breakout Cables |
Baud Rate | Up to 921.6 Kbps |
Data Bits | 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Stop Bits | 1, 1.5, 2 |
Parity | None, Even, Odd, Space, Mark |
FIFO | 256-byte transmit/receive FIFO per port |
Flow Control | Xon/Xoff, RTS/CTS, DSR/DTR |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Taiwan |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Certifications | CE, FCC, RoHS |
Bracket Types Included | Full-profile and low-profile |
MTBF | 200,000 hours |
Advanced Security Features
ESD Protection | 15kV (Air), 8kV (Contact) on Serial Ports |