HP OEM PCI Serial Parallel I/O Card DB9 RS-232 + DB25 IEEE 1284 SP# 321722-001

Bottom line: The HP OEM PCI Serial Parallel I/O Card DB9 RS-232 + DB25 IEEE 1284 SP# 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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Manufacturer description

PCI serial/parallel I/O expansion card intended for legacy systems requiring RS-232 serial and IEEE 1284 parallel connectivity. Standards: RS-232 / IEEE 1284. PCI expansion card (exact item shown). Interface: 32-bit PCI.

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored HP OEM PCI Serial Parallel I/O Card DB9 RS-232 + DB25 IEEE 1284 SP#… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the expansion cards category. HP'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.

Full Specifications

oem	true
serial_ports	1
parallel_ports	1
serial_standard	RS-232
serial_connector	DB9
parallel_standard	IEEE 1284
parallel_connector	DB25

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