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πŸ”Œ StarTech.com 4 Port PCIe Serial Combo Card with Breakout Cable - 2 x RS232 2 x RS422/RS485 - Dual Profile (PEX4S232485) Review

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Details

BrandStarTech
Hardware InterfacePCI
Item Dimensions LxWxH5.3 x 0.6 x 2.7 inches
Item Weight0.15 Pounds

Description of πŸ”Œ StarTech.com 4 Port PCIe Serial Combo Card with Breakout Cable - 2 x RS232 2 x RS422/RS485 - Dual Profile (PEX4S232485)

Add two RS232 and two RS422/485 serial ports to your PC through a PCI-Express expansion slot. 4 Port PCI Express PCIe Serial Combo Card. 4 port (2 x RS232, 2 x RS422/485) serial combo card. PCI Express RS485 / PCIe RS485 / PCI Express RS422 / PCIe RS422 serial combo card. Dual Profile PCIe serial card adapter with breakout cable. This single PCI Express combo card is compatible with any serial device protocol (RS232, RS422, and RS485), allowing for communication with multiple devices over mixed protocols. Includes both low profile/half-height and full profile brackets to ensure fitment into a broad range of system form factors. The included breakout cable saves expense as an all-in-one solution, and allows the addition of multiple serial ports through a single PCI Express slot. 4 port (2 x RS232, 2 x RS422/485) serial combo card. RS232 data transfer rates up to 460 Kbps. Supports 2-Wire / 4-Wire RS485 modes. 256-byte deep FIFO per transmitter and receiver. Standard and low-profile bracket included.

Reviews

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Revainrating 5 out of 5

ideal, easy to configure device for connecting to old devices

Great device for connecting new PCs to old devices. It only gives you 4 serial ports. Easy to install, easy to set up, works well. You have to connect a cable to the back to get your 4 serial ports - I would have liked an option for a board with 2 connector plates mounted on the back of the PC - but that's really a minor complaint. StarTech accessories - that's a great thing.

Pros
  • Brings joy
Cons
  • doubtful

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Easy setup and good performance

PCs used to ship with serial ports and in fact many have at least one connector for them on the board. You probably don't need it, well most people don't need it, but it can be useful when communicating with routers, terminal systems or connecting to various automation systems. I use this in all scenarios and while it offers speed well beyond what I need for text based interfaces and tasks I could run on an Arduino or Pi, it works. IRQ and Windows have not forgotten how to deal with these…

Pros
  • Excellent overall performance
Cons
  • Could have chosen a newer model

Revainrating 5 out of 5

4 ports that allow to use legacy connections.

Sometimes I get into a situation where old devices require the use of old connections. As a result, I've saved a lot of money with this card and its ability to keep using old devices and not looking for new solutions. I'm all for it! Almost entirely plug and play. My system recognized it immediately and installed the drivers before I could install anything else.

Pros
  • Everything is fine!
Cons
  • sad packaging

Revainrating 5 out of 5

same as serial cards

great add-on card if your computer doesn't have a serial port. This card adds you four ports. easy to install. Just plug it in and you have four ports, very easy. The lightweight connector is connected to a separate cable, so there are no conflicts and you can screw things in regardless of shape. Overall we really like this one.

Pros
  • great product
Cons
  • legacy model