Approx Mini PCIe 2 Port PCI-E Expansion Card

Expand Your PC´s Connectivity with the APPROX APPPCIE2S 2-Port Serial PCI-E Expansion Card

Unlock the full potential of your modern desktop PC or server with the APPROX Mini PCIe 2 Port PCI-E Expansion Card (APPPCIE2S). In an era where legacy ports are disappearing from new motherboards, this high-performance connectivity component provides the essential bridge to your vital serial-based devices. Designed for reliability and seamless integration, this card is the definitive solution for professionals, enthusiasts, and system integrators who require stable RS-232 serial connections for industrial, commercial, or personal applications. Easily install this card to add two fully functional 9-pin serial ports, ensuring your PC can communicate flawlessly with everything from point-of-sale systems and industrial machinery to modems and scientific instruments.

This expansion card is engineered to provide maximum compatibility and performance. By utilizing the PCI Express (PCIe) host interface, it ensures high-speed communication between your computer and connected peripherals, eliminating the bottlenecks associated with older interface standards. It is the perfect upgrade for specialized tasks that demand a robust and dependable serial interface.

Key Benefits:

* Add Essential Legacy Ports: Instantly equip your modern PC with two high-speed RS-232 DB9 serial ports, perfect for connecting devices that lack USB or Ethernet connectivity.
* Versatile Installation: The package includes both standard and low-profile brackets, ensuring a perfect fit in any PC case, from full-size towers to compact Small Form Factor (SFF) systems.
* Broad Operating System Support: With extensive driver support, this card ensures hassle-free installation and operation across a vast range of Microsoft Windows operating systems, from Windows 7 to the latest versions.
* Reliable Performance: Built for stability, this card provides consistent data transfer, making it ideal for mission-critical applications in automation, security, and data acquisition where connection integrity is paramount.

Main Features:

* Two independent RS-232 serial communication ports
* Connects via a single PCI Express (PCIe) x1 slot
* Includes both standard and low-profile brackets for universal chassis compatibility
* Supports full serial modem control signals
* High-speed data transfer rates suitable for commercial peripherals
* Plug-and-play installation with easy-to-install drivers

When upgrading a PC, users often focus on the processor or the VGA card for graphics. However, specialized connectivity Expansion cards are just as vital for a fully functional system. The APPROX APPPCIE2S provides a crucial I/O Interface that modern motherboards often omit, allowing you to connect a wide array of mission-critical peripherals that a standard display port cannot.

Technical Specifications:

* Model: Approx APPPCIE2S
* Host Interface: PCIe
* Output Interface: Serial (2 x RS-232 DB9)
* Purpose: PC
* Windows Operating Systems Supported: Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64, and newer versions including Windows 10 and Windows 11.
* Package Contents: 1 x PCI-Express Card, 1 x Low-Profile Bracket, 1 x Driver CD, 1 x User Manual

Packaging Information:

* Package Width: 130 mm
* Package Depth: 140 mm
* Package Height: 30 mm