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LF598KB 4 Port RS232 PCI Serial Adapter Card w/Quadplex Cable 36" HD44M-DB9M-4
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LF598KB 4 Port RS232 PCI Serial Adapter Card w/Quadplex Cable 36" HD44M-DB9M-4

Bottom line: The LF598KB 4 Port RS232 PCI Serial Adapter Card w/Quadplex Cable 36" is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the expansion cards category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Quad (4) High Speed 16950 PCI Serial Ports, Full Height Bracket Included
  • ✓ Backed by Softio's warranty and support channels

Cons

  • ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
  • ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored LF598KB 4 Port RS232 PCI Serial Adapter Card w/Quadplex Cable 36" using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the expansion cards category. Softio's expansion cards lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for expansion cards of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • Quad (4) High Speed 16950 PCI Serial Ports, Full Height Bracket Included
  • TRUE 1 Megabaud RS232 Transceivers, 128 Byte Transmit/Receive Buffers
  • 15 kV ESD + 15 kV HBM Surge Protection, Short-Circuit/Thermal & Current Protected Transceivers, +5 Volt Only PCI Design
  • Windows (32 & 64 bit), 2.4.18+ Linux Kernels (32 & 64 bit) with Plug & Play Support
  • 5 Year Warranty

Full Specifications

BrandSoftio
StyleSerial Communication
Style NameSerial Communication
CompatibilityLinux
Mfr Part NumberLF598KB
Compatible DevicesPersonal Computer
Hardware InterfacePCIE x 1, PCIE x 16, PCIE x 4, PCIE x 8

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