he PEX2S1P553B 2S1P PCI Express Serial Parallel Combo Card with Breakout Cable combines the functionality of Parallel and Serial cards, adding 2 RS232 serial ports and 1 parallel port through a single PCI Express (PCIe) slot. Suitable for almost any computer, the card offers a low profile/half-height design and includes an optional full-height bracket. The included break-out cable uses a single connector on the card to deliver 3 ports, avoiding crowded connections that can occur with fixed/static ports. Compatible with a broad range of operating systems including DOS, Windows 7/Server 2008 R2/Vista/XP/Server 2003/2000/98SE (32/64 bit), Linux and Mac OS X. The card also features a native single-chip design that provides improved speed and reliability while reducing the CPU load by as much as 48% over conventional (bridge chip) cards.
This product is a replacement for our PEX2S1P552B card. Backed by a StarTech.com Lifetime warranty and free lifetime technical support. Break-out cable design with low and standard profile brackets offers a versatile, single slot solution for adding 3 additional ports (2 serial, 1 parallel) to almost any system, including space-sensitive embedded applications. Native single-chip design reduces CPU load for improved performance and reliability. Broad Operating System support, including 64-bit Windows systems, for easy integration into mixed environments. Connect legacy parallel and serial devices like printers, scanners, ISDN terminal adapters, CD-R/RWs, Zip drives and memory card readers. Manufacturing (CNC machinery, process control equipment, bar code scanners, serial printers). Point-of-Sale (POS credit/debit card readers, receipt printers, bar code scanners, cash registers, scales). Healthcare (patient monitoring equipment, nurses' stations, modems). Security (UPS control, access key panels, video cameras, card readers, modems). Environmental Control (lighting, temperature, clocks). Entertainment (video lottery terminals, slot machines, gaming systems). Hospitality/Restaurant (serial printers, bar code scanners, keyboard, mouse, receipt printer, credit/debit card reader). Consumer (modems, PDAs, digital cameras, printers). ISDN Networking.