Re-Map COM Port on Serial PCI Cards

By DE Editors

StarTech.com (Groveport, OH) has introduced a new line of dual-voltagePCI serial cards that enable you to re-map COM port settings to complywith legacy software applications. Previously, the ability to re-mapCOM settings was not available in PCI cards, causing problems foranyone using legacy software that requires specific COM ports to bemapped.

   

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> > The 2-port model of the new line of dual-voltage PCI serieal cards from StarTech.com.

StarTech.com’s new dual-voltage cards allow up to eight serial devicesto be connected to any system with a PCI or PCI-X slot. In addition toallowing you to map the appropriate COM port address, the re-mappingfeature also makes these cards suitable such for new or old hardware,including serial interface devices such as modems, printers, CNCmachines, kiosks, and ISDN terminals.

StarTech.com’s dual-voltage serial cards are RoHS-compliant, thecompany reports. The re-mapping feature is compatible with systemsrunning DOS, Linux, or Windows operating systems up to 98. The cardsare available in 1-, 2-, 4-, and 8-port versions, ranging in price from$46.99 (one port) to $403.99 for the 8-port model. For further details,click here.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.