



The Startech PEX16S550LP PCI card is a robust and versatile solution to expand your computer or server connectivity via a PCI Express 3.0 x16 interface, also compatible with PCIe 1x, 2x, 4x, 8x, and 16x slots, ensuring broad system compatibility. This card adds 16 high-speed RS-232 serial ports (DB9), supporting transfer rates up to 921.6 Kbps, ideal for connecting multiple serial devices such as industrial equipment, control systems, surveillance cameras, and point-of-sale terminals. Its yellow design aids visual identification inside the system, while its lightweight 70 grams allows easy installation without affecting system stability. The card includes both low-profile and full-profile brackets, enabling hassle-free integration into PCs and servers with various chassis configurations. It features integrated circuits from renowned manufacturers like ASMedia (ASM1083) and SystemBase (SB4002A, SB16C1058), ensuring reliable, high-performance serial communications. Installation is straightforward and compatible only with Windows® operating systems, including desktop versions (Windows 10 Education and Enterprise, among others) and servers (Windows Server 2003, 2008 R2, 2012, and later). The card supports shared IRQs and plug-and-play connections, facilitating quick RS232 device integration without complex setup. With compact dimensions of 68 mm wide, 168 mm deep, and 22 mm high, it optimizes internal space usage. In summary, the Startech PEX16S550LP is a PCI Express expansion card that maximizes serial port count in desktop or server systems, offering high connection density and stable performance for industrial, professional, and management applications requiring multiple reliable, easy-to-install RS-232 interfaces.
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