Opengear CM8008 8-Port RS232 PCI Express Serial Card

Expand your system's connectivity with a PCI Express serial card that delivers eight RS232 ports through a single low-profile slot. The Opengear CM8008 handles multiple legacy serial devices simultaneously, making it a reliable backbone for industrial automation, point-of-sale, and server management.

Advantages

Each of the eight ports supports data rates up to 921.6 Kbps, ensuring fast and stable communication with modems, scanners, and other serial peripherals. The included octopus cable simplifies installation by consolidating all connections into one breakout. With 15KV ESD protection, the card safeguards your system against electrostatic discharge, while the ASIX AX99100 chipset guarantees broad OS compatibility.

Suitable for

• Industrial control systems requiring multiple RS232 connections
• Retail point-of-sale terminals with legacy peripherals
• Server rooms needing out-of-band management via serial console
• Laboratory instruments and data acquisition equipment
• Legacy device integration in modern computers without serial ports

Key specifications

• Interface: PCI Express x1 (PCIe 1.1)
• Ports: 8 x RS232 via DB9 male octopus cable
• Max data rate: 921.6 Kbps per port
• FIFO buffer: 256-byte per port
• Flow control: Hardware (RTS/CTS), Software (XON/XOFF)
• Parity: Even, Odd, None, Mark, Space
• Data bits: 5, 6, 7, 8; Stop bits: 1, 1.5, 2
• ESD protection: 15KV
• Form factor: Low profile with standard and low-profile brackets
• OS support: Windows 10/8.1/8/7/Vista/XP, Server 2016/2012/2008/2003, Linux kernel 2.6.x+, macOS 10.x
• Compliance: RoHS, CE, FCC

Recommendations

For reliable multi-port serial expansion in space-constrained systems, the Opengear CM8008 provides a robust solution with comprehensive driver support and durable construction.