{"product_id":"startech-pci-express-serial-card-rs232","title":"StarTech PCI Express Serial Card 1-Port - RS232 DB9, 16C1050 UART, Low Profile, PCIe x1 (11050-PC-SERIAL-CARD)","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1-Port PCI Express Serial Card with RS232 DB9 Interface, 16C1050 UART, 256-Byte FIFO, Low-Profile Bracket, and COM Retention for Desktop and SFF Systems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe StarTech 11050-PC-SERIAL-CARD is a PCI Express serial card that adds one RS232 (DB9) serial port to any desktop or small form factor system through a PCIe x1 slot, providing reliable serial communication for POS terminals, industrial controllers, security systems, and legacy peripherals at speeds up to 921.6 Kbps. The card features a 16C1050 UART with 256-byte transmit\/receive FIFO for high-throughput serial data handling, and COM port retention preserves port assignments across reboots for consistent device addressing. A 1-port PCIe serial card from \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/startech\"\u003eStarTech\u003c\/a\u003e with low-profile bracket included, serial port LED status lights, Windows and Linux support, and a 2-year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe included low-profile bracket enables installation in small form factor and slim desktop cases alongside the standard full-height bracket, and plug-and-play driver support across Windows and Linux eliminates manual configuration for immediate deployment in production environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere the 11050-PC-SERIAL-CARD Fits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRetail and POS environments\u003c\/strong\u003e where the RS232 serial port connects receipt printers, barcode scanners, cash drawers, and payment terminals that rely on serial communication for transaction processing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndustrial and manufacturing systems\u003c\/strong\u003e where the 16C1050 UART with 256-byte FIFO handles high-throughput serial data from PLCs, CNC controllers, measurement instruments, and automation equipment at speeds up to 921.6 Kbps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIT infrastructure upgrades\u003c\/strong\u003e where COM port retention preserves serial port assignments across system reboots, maintaining consistent device addressing for managed switches, UPS units, and out-of-band management consoles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat the 11050-PC-SERIAL-CARD Delivers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 RS232 serial port via PCIe x1:\u003c\/strong\u003e DB9 connector with bi-directional communication at speeds up to 921.6 Kbps. PCIe x1 interface provides dedicated bandwidth without sharing the legacy PCI bus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e16C1050 UART with 256-byte FIFO:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardware UART with deep transmit and receive buffers reduces CPU overhead and prevents data loss during high-speed serial communication with industrial and POS peripherals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCOM retention and LED status lights:\u003c\/strong\u003e COM port numbering persists across reboots for consistent device addressing. Front-panel LED indicators show serial port activity for quick connection verification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual-profile with Windows and Linux support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-height and low-profile brackets included for standard desktop and SFF installations. Plug-and-play driver support on Windows and Linux for immediate deployment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"StarTech","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52326619218104,"sku":"11050-PC-SERIAL-CARD","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0794\/9110\/4952\/files\/1073397191_99ed1736-29bb-4d1e-a1fa-edf868feda40.jpg?v=1764187038","url":"https:\/\/islandelectricalsupply.com\/products\/startech-pci-express-serial-card-rs232","provider":"Island Electrical Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}