This low profile/half-height PCI Express Serial card adds an RS232 (DB9) Serial Port to a computer through an available PCI Express slot, while relying on a native, single-chip design (Oxford OXPCIe 952) that harnesses the capability of true PCI Express
- ensuring maximum performance & reliability & reducing the load applied to the CPU by as much as 48% over conventional (bridge chip) serial cards. The PCIe Serial Card features a low profile/half-height mounting bracket that's designed specifically for low profile/small form factor computer cases; compatible with a broad range of operating systems, including Windows 2000/XP/2003/ Vista, & Linux Kernel 2.6.11 & up.