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product_id: 62604954
title: "StarTech.com 1-port PCI Express RS232 Serial Adapter Card - PCIe RS232 Serial Host Controller Card - PCIe to Serial DB9 - 16550 UART - Low Profile Expansion Card - Windows & Linux (PEX1S553LP)"
brand: "startech"
price: "0 zł"
currency: PLN
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 9
url: https://www.desertcart.pl/products/62604954-startech-com-1-port-pci-express-rs232-serial-adapter-card
store_origin: PL
region: Poland
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# 460.8Kbps max speed 1x DB9 RS232 port PCIe low & full profile StarTech.com 1-port PCI Express RS232 Serial Adapter Card - PCIe RS232 Serial Host Controller Card - PCIe to Serial DB9 - 16550 UART - Low Profile Expansion Card - Windows & Linux (PEX1S553LP)

**Brand:** startech
**Price:** 0 zł
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🔗 Bridge the old and new with speed and style!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** StarTech.com 1-port PCI Express RS232 Serial Adapter Card - PCIe RS232 Serial Host Controller Card - PCIe to Serial DB9 - 16550 UART - Low Profile Expansion Card - Windows & Linux (PEX1S553LP) by startech
- **How much does it cost?** 0 zł with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- startech enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted startech brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Flexible Power Options:** Choose 12V, 5V, or no power on pin 9 to perfectly match your device needs.
- • **IT Pro’s Trusted Choice:** Backed by lifetime warranty and 24/5 multilingual tech support for zero downtime.
- • **Blazing Fast Data Transfer:** Experience up to 460.8Kbps with a 256-byte FIFO buffer for smooth, lag-free communication.
- • **Seamless Legacy Connectivity:** Add a high-speed RS232 serial port to your modern PC effortlessly.
- • **Dual Profile Bracket Included:** Install with confidence on both low-profile and standard desktop/server setups.

## Overview

The StarTech.com PEX1S553LP is a single-port PCI Express RS232 serial adapter card featuring a 16550 UART chipset, delivering up to 460.8Kbps data transfer speeds with a 256-byte FIFO buffer. It supports flexible power configurations and comes with both low-profile and full-profile brackets for versatile installation on Windows and Linux systems. Designed for IT professionals, it offers reliable legacy device connectivity backed by lifetime warranty and expert technical support.

## Description

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Review: Solved getting an RS232 interface on a brand new PC - Small format PCIe card providing a cost effective and maximum performance RS232 interface card. Supplied drivers easily installed from CD, no problems but remember to set correct port number (not explained in instructions)
Review: Good Service - thanks for your service plug it in worked first time

## Features

- 1 PORT SERIAL CARD: Serial controller card with 16550 UART based on ASIX MCS9922CV-AA, allows 1x DB9 port with bi-directional RS232 speeds up to 460.8Kbps per port, available 256 byte FIFO buffer; Upgraded version of our popular card PEX1S552LP
- OPTIONAL CONFIGURABLE POWER: PCI Express RS232 serial adapter card provides choice of 12v, 5v, or none through pin 9
- STANDARD PROFILE und LOW PROFILE BRACKET: PCIe serial card comes with a low profile bracket pre-installed und 1x full profile bracket is incl for versatile install; Supports Windows und Linux
- VERSATILE APPLICATIONS: For lowith standard profile desktop/servers with uses in point of sale terminals, PLCs, control/automation in factories, scientific sensors, medical equipment, scanner, oscilloscope
- THE IT PRO'S CHOICE: Designed and built for IT Professionals, this PCIe serial adapter card is backed for life, including free lifetime 24/5 multi-lingual technical assistance

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0041ULUX6 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 81,455 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 25 in Serial Port Cards |
| Brand Name | StarTech |
| Compatible Devices | Laptop, Personal Computer |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (105) |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00065030841733, 00065030841955 |
| Hardware Interface | PCI |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 8L x 10.5W x 2H centimetres |
| Item Weight | 0.04 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | Startech |
| Model Number | PEX1S553LP |
| Operating System | Microsoft |
| Product Warranty | 24 months |
| Style Name | Modern |
| UPC | 065030841733 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** StarTech
- **Hardware interface:** PCI
- **Item weight:** 0.04 Kilograms
- **Product dimensions:** 8L x 10.5W x 2H centimetres
- **Style:** Modern

## Images

![StarTech.com 1-port PCI Express RS232 Serial Adapter Card - PCIe RS232 Serial Host Controller Card - PCIe to Serial DB9 - 16550 UART - Low Profile Expansion Card - Windows & Linux (PEX1S553LP) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/711ShPqFrgL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: suitable for windows 7?**
A: Hi There,Yes this interface was needed to use a new PC with a shop till.  PC is running Windows 7 and works fine.Hope this helps.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Solved getting an RS232 interface on a brand new PC
*by D***K on 4 January 2014*

Small format PCIe card providing a cost effective and maximum performance RS232 interface card. Supplied drivers easily installed from CD, no problems but remember to set correct port number (not explained in instructions)

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good Service
*by D***N on 1 June 2018*

thanks for your service plug it in worked first time

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Five Stars
*by D***S on 26 November 2016*

great product swiftly delivered

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*Last updated: 2026-04-24*