Dexlan 306588 2-Port RS232 PCI Express x1 Serial Adapter Card with Low Profile Bracket

Add two RS232 serial ports to your desktop through a single PCI Express x1 slot, with data rates up to 921.6 Kbps and a Moschip MCS9901 controller for reliable legacy device connectivity.

Overview

The Dexlan 306588 is a PCI Express x1 serial adapter card that provides two RS232 DB9 male ports. It supports data transfer rates up to 921.6 Kbps and includes a 128-byte FIFO buffer for smooth, high-speed communication. The card works in PCIe x1, x4, x8, and x16 slots, and comes with both standard and low profile brackets to fit slim desktops.

What stands out

• Dual RS232 ports for connecting legacy serial devices
• High-speed data transfer up to 921.6 Kbps
• Moschip MCS9901 chipset ensures broad OS compatibility
• Includes low profile bracket for small form factor PCs
• Supports hardware and software flow control

Technical details

• Interface: PCI Express x1
• Serial ports: 2 x RS232 DB9 male
• Chipset: Moschip MCS9901
• Data transfer rate: up to 921.6 Kbps
• FIFO buffer: 128-byte transmit/receive
• Operating systems: Windows 10/8.1/8/7/Vista/XP (32/64-bit), Windows Server 2016/2012/2008/2003, Linux, DOS
• Form factor: standard profile with low profile bracket included
• Bus compatibility: PCIe x1, x4, x8, x16
• Flow control: hardware (RTS/CTS, DTR/DSR), software (XON/XOFF)
• Parity: none, even, odd, space, mark
• Data bits: 5, 6, 7, 8
• Stop bits: 1, 1.5, 2

Our verdict

A dependable dual-port serial adapter for modern PCs lacking legacy ports, with high throughput and flexible bracket options.