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Gray PCI serial cable with DB9 connector and 10 pin motherboard header 16 ft

STARTECH

STARTECH PLATE9M16LP PCI serial cable 16 ft

SKU CH-DS88-GKFGV MPN PLATE9M16LP

Connects a serial device to a 10-pin motherboard header via a 16 ft DB-9 cable

  • Connector count1
  • Product typePCI to Serial Port Card
  • Product colorGray
  • Overall length16 ft (4.88 m)
  • Adds a serial port via PCI slot
  • 16 ft cable reaches distant devices
  • DB-9 connector fits legacy equipment
  • 10-pin header connects to motherboard
  • Low-profile bracket suits compact cases

DB-9 to 10-Pin Header Cable

This PCI serial cable connects a DB-9 port to a 10-pin motherboard header using a low-profile bracket. It adds a single external serial interface to systems that lack a native COM port. The 16 ft length suits industrial or legacy equipment placed away from the chassis. Installers working with older PLCs, modems or barcode scanners will find it practical.

16 ft Cable Reach and Single Port

The 16 ft cable provides generous slack for routing around racks or through conduit to remote devices. Only one serial connection is supported, so the card cannot serve multiple peripherals simultaneously. The low-profile bracket fits slim enclosures where a full-height bracket would interfere. Users needing more than one COM port must add additional cards.

PCI Slot and Header Compatibility

The card occupies one PCI expansion slot and requires a free 10-pin serial header on the motherboard. Boards without that header cannot use this adapter. The interface relies on the system chipset or a bridge controller for UART functionality. Legacy operating systems may need a specific driver to recognise the port.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSTARTECH
Model namePLATE9M16LP
Product typePCI to Serial Port Card
Product colorGray
Ports & slots
Connector count1
Size & build
Overall length16 ft (4.88 m)
Shipping weight0.03 kg
Package size197 × 122 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

Will the 10-pin motherboard header on this card fit the serial header on my older mainboard?

The bracket carries a standard 10-pin header that matches the common pin-out used on many legacy boards, so it should connect directly if your mainboard has the same layout.

How can I confirm the 16 ft cable is passing data correctly after I install the card?

Open Device Manager, verify the new COM port appears without errors, then run a loop-back test or connect a known-good serial device and check for successful transmission.

Does the package include the low-profile bracket and the 16 ft cable, or must I buy the bracket separately?

The PLATE9M16LP ships with the low-profile bracket attached and the 16 ft DB-9 cable included; no extra bracket purchase is required.

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