How many serial connections does the HP 638947-001 card support?

Based on its model description, SPS-2-Ports Power Serial Card, this HP card is a 2-port powered serial communication card. It is designed to provide two serial connections from a single expansion card, which is useful in environments that must connect more than one serial device to a system.

How can IT teams accurately reference this HP serial card in procurement systems?

IT and procurement teams can rely on the SKU 638947-001 along with the model name SPS-2-Ports Power Serial Card and the HP brand to reference this product. These identifiers ensure the correct 2-port powered serial communication card is specified across purchase orders, inventories and internal documentation.

What interface family does this HP 2-port powered serial card belong to?

The card is listed within the Expansion Card category under PCI Express Serial Card, indicating it is associated with PCI Express deployments. This classification helps teams understand that the card is intended for systems that support PCI Express-based serial expansion for 2-port powered serial communication.

For what kind of communication tasks is the HP SPS-2-Ports Power Serial Card suitable?

The product is defined as a 2-Port Powered Serial Communication Card, indicating it is targeted at serial communication tasks. It is suited to setups that require dual serial connectivity from a single HP expansion card, such as environments that continue to rely on serial-based peripherals or infrastructure.

638947-001 - HP 638947-001 2-Ports Power Serial Card

Name: HP 638947-001 2-Ports Power Serial Card
Brand: HP
SKU: 638947-001
Price: 135 USD
Availability: InStock

638947-001 - HP 638947-001 2-Ports Power Serial Card | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HP SPS-2-Ports Power Serial Card 638947-001 is a dedicated expansion option within the PCI Express serial card category, designed as a 2-port powered serial communication card. As an HP branded solution, it is intended for environments that require serial connectivity integrated into existing systems. The model name, SPS-2-Ports Power Serial Card, identifies it clearly as a dual-port design focused on serial communication workloads. Positioned under Expansion Card, PCI Express Serial Card and 2-Port Powered Serial Communication Card categories, this product supports applications where powered serial interfaces are needed. With its focus on serial communication, the card is suited for systems that still rely on serial-based peripherals and infrastructure. This product information centers on its role as a 2-port powered serial communication card from HP, providing a standardized option for expanding serial connectivity in compatible deployments.

HP SPS-2-Ports Power Serial Card for serial expansion
2-port powered serial communication card design
PCI Express serial card category for expansion
SKU 638947-001 for precise identification
HP branded serial expansion hardware
Supports deployments needing dual serial ports

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	638947-001
Brand	HP
Condition	Refurbished
Model	SPS-2-Ports Power Serial Card
Part Class	HP SP spare part number
Product Line	HP Power Serial Card
Product Type	2-port serial card
Release Date	October 2009
Card Function	Powered 2-port serial communication card
Spare Part Number	638947-001
Use Case Description	Used HP powered serial port card

Best for

Serial device integration
Suitable for environments that need a 2-port powered serial communication card to support multiple serial devices from a single HP expansion card.
Legacy systems
Useful in systems that still depend on serial communication, leveraging the HP SPS-2-Ports Power Serial Card 638947-001 for continued connectivity.
Industrial control
Applicable where serial communication is common in control hardware, using a 2-port powered serial communication card to interface with equipment.
Point-of-sale setups
Supports POS environments that use serial-based peripherals by providing a 2-port powered serial communication card within the system.
Infrastructure maintenance
Relevant for maintaining or extending existing serial-based infrastructure using an HP expansion card dedicated to powered serial communication.

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Ports	2x serial interface ports
Serial Ports	2 Ports
Interface Type	PCI Express
Serial Interface Type	Serial communication ports
Serial Port Connector Type	DE-9; DB-9

HP 638947-001 2-Ports Power Serial Card