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ICY BOX IB-MSS251 interface cards/adapter vs StarTech.com 16-Port Low-Profile Serial Card - RS232 - PCI Express - TAA

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  • 11specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 1identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • IB-MSS251 interface cards/adapter:Black
    • 16-Port Low-Profile Serial Card - RS232 - PCI Express - TAA:Yellow
  • Width
    • IB-MSS251 interface cards/adapter:70 mm
    • 16-Port Low-Profile Serial Card - RS232 - PCI Express - TAA:68 mm
  • Depth
    • IB-MSS251 interface cards/adapter:100 mm
    • 16-Port Low-Profile Serial Card - RS232 - PCI Express - TAA:168 mm
  • Height
    • IB-MSS251 interface cards/adapter:7 mm
    • 16-Port Low-Profile Serial Card - RS232 - PCI Express - TAA:22 mm
  • Weight
    • IB-MSS251 interface cards/adapter:130 g
    • 16-Port Low-Profile Serial Card - RS232 - PCI Express - TAA:70 g
  • Package width
    • IB-MSS251 interface cards/adapter:105 mm
    • 16-Port Low-Profile Serial Card - RS232 - PCI Express - TAA:194 mm
  • Package depth
    • IB-MSS251 interface cards/adapter:200 mm
    • 16-Port Low-Profile Serial Card - RS232 - PCI Express - TAA:294 mm
  • Package height
    • IB-MSS251 interface cards/adapter:25 mm
    • 16-Port Low-Profile Serial Card - RS232 - PCI Express - TAA:70 mm

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Comparison of IB-MSS251, PEX16S550LP
43 specifications
Ports & interfacesidentical
Host interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCIe
Output interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSerial
Expansion card form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLow-profile
Expansion card standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCIe 1.1
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
Serial interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRS-232
Internal SATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Design1 differ
InternalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Product colourDiffersBlackYellow
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
ChipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceASMedia - ASM1083, SystemBase - SB4002A, SB16C1058
Baud rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source921.6 Kbit/s
Data bitsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5, 6, 7, 8
Stop bitsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1, 1.5, 2
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 55 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 75 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 H
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019
Supported storage drive heightsKnown for one7 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, RoHS
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers70 mm68 mm
DepthDiffers100 mm168 mm
HeightDiffers7 mm22 mm
WeightDiffers130 g70 g
Packaging data4 differ
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRS-232
Mounting brackets includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Package widthDiffers105 mm194 mm
Package depthDiffers200 mm294 mm
Package heightDiffers25 mm70 mm
Package weightDiffers146 g1.2 kg
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source84733020
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 pc(s)
Master (outer) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source396 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source520 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source324 mm
Other featuresidentical
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 kV
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MaterialKnown for oneAluminiumUnknown — not stated by the source
TypeKnown for oneSATA 3Unknown — not stated by the source

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