StarTech.com 2S1P PCI Express Serial Parallel Combo Card with Breakout Cable
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Description
Description
Product overview
Add a parallel port and two RS-232 serial ports to your PC through a PCI-Express expansion slot The 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. The StarTech.com Advantage - 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
Why choose the StarTech.com 2S1P PCI Express Serial Parallel Combo Card...?
The StarTech.com 2S1P PCI Express Serial Parallel Combo Card with... is a interface cards/adapters from StarTech.com, selected for Canadian businesses that need reliable, specification-accurate hardware. Key figures at a glance — Host interface: PCIe; Output interface: Parallel, Serial; Expansion card form factor: Low-profile. Every listing at FullOffice.ca is built from verified manufacturer data, so what you read here is what ships to you.
Highlights
Key benefits
- ✔ Verified manufacturer specifications — no guesswork before you buy
- ✔ Ships from Canada: 24 to 72 hours to major centres, 3 to 8 business days elsewhere
- ✔ Volume pricing available for business and reseller accounts
- ✔ Support by phone, WhatsApp or email before and after your purchase
Recommended use cases
- Desk setups and docking stations
- AV and presentation systems
- IT deployments and refresh projects
- Server room and rack cabling
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Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Host interface | PCIe |
| Output interface | Parallel, Serial |
| Expansion card form factor | Low-profile |
| Serial ports quantity | 2 |
| Serial interface type | RS-232 |
| Parallel ports quantity | 1 |
| Internal | Yes |
| Product colour | Black, Silver |
| Certification | CE, FCC, REACH |
| Chipset | ASIX - MCS9901CV-CC |
| Baud rate | 230.4 Kbit/s |
| FIFO (First In, First Out) | 256 B |
| Data bits | 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Logical block addressing (LBA) support | 8 bit |
| Supports EPP and ECP | Yes |
| Parity bit | Even, Mark, No, Odd, Space |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 70 °C |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -40 - 85 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 5 - 85% |
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10, 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 IoT Enterprise, Windows 10 Pro, Windows... |
| Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks |
| Linux operating systems supported | Yes |
| Server operating systems supported | Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019 |
| Other operating systems supported | Windows Embedded POSReady 2009, Windows XP Embedded |
| Compliance certificates | RoHS |
| Width | 23 mm |
| Depth | 95 mm |
| Height | 79 mm |
| Weight | 225 g |
| Cables included | Serial |
| Mounting brackets included | Yes |
| Drivers included | Yes |
| Manual | Yes |
| Package width | 173 mm |
| Package depth | 143 mm |
| Package height | 32 mm |
| Package weight | 317 g |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 84733020 |
| Brand | StarTech.com |
| Manufacturer part number | PEX2S1P553B |
| GTIN / UPC | ['0065030842426', '065030842426', '0163120769575', '163120769575'] |
Frequently asked questions
How long does delivery take?
Orders are processed within 24 hours. Once your tracking number is issued, delivery takes 24 to 72 hours to major centres in the main provinces, and 3 to 8 business days to remote regions. We ship with FedEx, DHL, UPS, Canada Post and Purolator.
Is this product covered by a warranty?
Yes. This item carries the manufacturer's warranty. See our Refund Policy for return windows and conditions, or contact us and we will walk you through the process.
Can I get volume pricing?
Yes. Volume discounts apply automatically as quantity increases, and our team can quote larger projects directly — reach us by phone, WhatsApp or email.
Do the specifications on this page come from the manufacturer?
They do. Product data on this page is sourced from the manufacturer's own catalogue, not rewritten from a distributor summary.
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