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STARTECH

STARTECH PEX1P2 1-Port Parallel PCIe Network Card

SKU CH-XT6X-HY26G MPN PEX1P2

Adds a DB25 parallel port via PCI Express 2.0 x1 with SPP, ECP and IEEE 1284 support up to 2.5Mbps, includes full and low-profile brackets

  • Interface type1-Port Parallel PCIe Card
  • Key featuresTechnical Information Host Interface: PCI Express 2.0 x1 Pla
  • Product dimensionsHeight: 0.7 in Width: 2.9 in
  • Product weight(Approximate): 1.59 oz
  • In the box1-Port Parallel PCIe Card Full Profile Bracket Low Profile B
  • Adds a DB25 parallel port via PCI Express 2.0 x1
  • Supports SPP, Byte, Nibble and ECP modes up to 2.5Mbps
  • Includes full-profile and low-profile brackets for flexible installation
  • Compatible with Windows XP and up, Windows Server 2003 and up, Linux 2.6.X and up
  • Uses Asix AX99100 controller chip for reliable parallel communication

Parallel PCIe Card for Legacy Devices

The StarTech PEX1P2 adds a single DB25 parallel port to a desktop PC through a PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot. It uses an Asix AX99100 controller and supports SPP, Byte, Nibble and ECP modes at speeds up to 2.5Mbps. The card is compliant with IEEE 1284 and PCI Power Management 1.2. It fits full-height or low-profile chassis using the included brackets.

Brackets and Broad OS Support Change the Install

Both a full-profile and a low-profile bracket are supplied so the card fits standard and slim cases without extra parts. Driver support covers Windows XP and later, Windows Server 2003 and later, and Linux kernel 2.6.x and later. This wide compatibility lets the same card move between older and newer workstations.

Suits Industrial and Legacy Peripheral Users

Buyers connecting printers, scanners, plotters, PLCs, scientific sensors, medical equipment or point-of-sale terminals will find the parallel port they need. Users who require USB, serial or Ethernet interfaces instead should look at a different controller card.

How it compares

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Price $29.99
Cheaper than about 84% of the 1,505 comparable items (median $90.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameStarTech.com
Part numberPEX1P2
Ports & slots
Interface type1-Port Parallel PCIe Card
Size & build
Product dimensionsHeight:
0.7 in
Width:
2.9 in
Product weight(Approximate):
1.59 oz
Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size216 × 145 × 30 mm
In the box
In the box1-Port Parallel PCIe Card
Full Profile Bracket
Low Profile Bracket
Quick Start Guidel

Questions about this item

Will the DB25 parallel port or the ASIX AX99100 controller chip need periodic replacement under normal use?

The card is a solid-state controller with no moving parts; the DB25 port and AX99100 chip are rated for the life of the system and do not have a scheduled replacement interval.

What throughput ceiling appears first when the parallel port runs continuously at its maximum 2.5Mbps IEEE 1284 ECP rate?

The 2.5Mbps parallel signalling limit is reached well before the PCI Express 2.0 x1 host link saturates, so the port itself is the first bottleneck.

How much heat or fan noise does the card add when it stays powered in a desktop running all day?

The low-profile board draws minimal power through the PCIe slot, produces negligible heat, and has no fan, so it adds no audible noise or measurable thermal load.

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