[ INDIVIDUAL COMPONENT // SERIAL I/O ]
Brainboxes PX-235
One low-profile RS-232 port; discontinued PCIe card. This model-specific archival record distinguishes documented product facts from platform-level compatibility assumptions.
MODEL SCOPE: Brainboxes PX-235. Confirm board revision, exact product label, firmware, bracket, and accessories before installation.
Reference specifications
| Model identifier | Brainboxes PX-235 |
|---|---|
| Host bus | PCIe x1 |
| Interfaces and protocols | One RS-232 port; low-profile PCIe card. |
| Controller / chipset | Brainboxes multiport UART/controller |
| Driver and operating-system notes | Manufacturer Windows driver; verify Linux/revision support |
| Compatibility and archival notes | PX-235 is a discontinued one-port low-profile RS-232 board. Manufacturer points to the ES-246 LP as an alternative; retain the original driver and verify host compatibility. |
Compatibility, care & archival notes
- Confirm PX-235 interface, pinout, bracket and cable against the manual.
- Record PCB/revision identifiers, subsystem IDs, firmware and supplied accessories; OEM and retail versions may differ.
- Retain a verified backup and known-good driver/firmware before changing a working legacy configuration.
Sources & further reading
- Brainboxes — Brainboxes PX-235Vendor reference for the named model or family; confirm exact revision and current archived manual.
- PCI-SIG — PCI Express specificationsBus terminology; physical slot fit does not guarantee electrical compatibility.
- Linux kernel — PCI support documentationGeneral enumeration reference, not a promise of support for every device feature.