Serial PCI-Express Card Exsys EX-44316-2 – 16S RS-232 with 2x Octopus cable

The Exsys EX-44316-2 is a serial PCI-Express card designed to expand system connectivity by adding 16 RS-232 serial ports to your computer. This expansion card is ideal for industrial environments, point-of-sale systems, and specialized device control setups where multiple legacy serial devices must be connected simultaneously. Featuring a standard PCI-Express interface, the card ensures stable data transfer and reliable wired serial communication. To facilitate connection, the package includes two octopus breakout cables that neatly route multiple DB9 serial connectors, helping to keep your workspace organized while providing access to all sixteen ports.

Advantages

This serial card offers a high-density connection solution by housing sixteen RS-232 ports on a single PCIe slot, which saves valuable internal expansion space in your computer. The inclusion of two octopus cables eliminates the need to purchase separate breakout adapters, ensuring immediate readiness for complex cable routing. Built for demanding environments, it delivers consistent and dependable data transmission for mission-critical operations. The straightforward installation process allows system builders and IT professionals to quickly integrate legacy hardware into modern computer systems without complex configurations.

Suitable for

• Connecting multiple legacy serial devices to a modern computer
• Industrial automation and machinery control applications
• Point-of-sale (POS) terminal installations requiring numerous peripheral connections
• Enterprise environments managing legacy communication hardware

When it may not be suitable

This expansion card is not suitable for consumer desktop setups that do not require legacy serial connections. It is also incompatible with motherboards lacking an available PCI-Express slot or systems constrained by physical space limitations that cannot accommodate breakout cable management.

Key specifications

• Interface: PCI-Express
• Ports: 16 x RS-232 serial ports
• Connectors: DB9 via included octopus breakout cables
• Application: Serial communication and device expansion

How to use

To install the card, power down your computer, unplug the power cord, and open the system chassis. Insert the card into an available PCI-Express slot and secure it to the computer case. Close the chassis, reconnect the power, and turn on the system. Connect the two octopus breakout cables to the card connectors to access the sixteen individual RS-232 ports. Install the appropriate drivers provided by the manufacturer for your operating system to ensure proper communication with your connected serial devices.

What to consider before purchase

• Verify that your computer motherboard has an available PCI-Express slot
• Ensure your operating system is compatible with the required drivers
• Check the physical space inside your computer case to accommodate the card and cable routing
• Confirm that your peripherals utilize the RS-232 serial interface and DB9 connections

Usage recommendations: Handle the expansion card by its edges to avoid static discharge and ensure the system is completely powered off before installation. Properly secure the octopus breakout cables to prevent strain on the card connectors during daily operation.