StarTech.com 8-Port USB-to-Serial Adapter Hub

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StarTech.com 8-Port USB to RS232 Hub - DB9 - Rack Mount FTDI USB to Serial Adapter - USB Serial Adapter - USB to Serial RS232 Adapter
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Ports quantity 8
SKU ICUSB23208FD
EAN 0065030866705
Manufacturer StarTech.com
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Convert a single USB port into eight serial ports, and connect multiple hubs together for a scalable solution

This 8-port USB-to-serial adapter hub provides an easy and cost-efficient way to add RS232 serial capability to your industrial setting. It features a sturdy, rack-mountable chassis, and supports daisy chaining, so you can connect multiple hubs together to increase your serial device port count.

A scalable solution for changing needs

This rack-mountable USB serial hub (FTDI) lets you add eight serial ports (RS232), with full control from your desktop or laptop computer system using a single USB port. The daisy-chain function gives you a cost-effective and scalable way to increase your serial port count and expand as your needs grow, without investing in a more expensive serial hub.

Providing full control of your serial components from a single device, the USB serial hub is ideal for a multitude of applications including industrial automation, self-serve automated kiosks, and monitoring of cameras and security systems.

Built-in convenience

The hub features COM port retention, which retains the assigned serial COM port values. This ensures that the same values are automatically re-assigned to the port provided by the adapter, in the event it is disconnected and re-connected to the host computer.

The hub features a reliable FTDI USB-to-serial chipset, which provides easy installation into a broad range of operating systems.

Meets the demands of industrial environments

With its all-metal chassis, this rugged, rack-mountable hub fits into standard 19-inch server storage racks to provide an efficient industrial serial solution. It supports an extended operating temperature range of -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F), ensuring reliable performance even in the harshest environments. The USB-serial hub includes both an AC adapter and terminal block power, providing versatile power options.

The ICUSB23208FD is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

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Ports & interfaces
Host interfaceUSB 2.0
Terminal block portYes
RS-232 ports8
Hub interfacesSerial
USB 2.0 ports quantity1
DC-in jackYes
Ports quantity8
Features
LED indicatorsYes
Product colourBlack
Housing materialAluminium
Host interfaceUSB 2.0
Power
Power consumption (max)36 W
Input current1.5 A
Power plug typeType B
Output voltage12 V
Output current3 A
Input voltage100 - 240 V
Technical details
Product colourBlack
Compliance certificatesCE, RoHS
System requirements
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10, Windows 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 IoT Enterprise, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 11, Windows 11 x64, Windows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 7 x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64, Windows CE, Windows Vista, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Enterprise x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Ultimate x64, Windows Vista x64, Windows XP, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64
Mac operating systems supportedMac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.15.3 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks, Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura
Linux operating systems supportedYes
Other operating systems supportedWindows XP Embedded
Server operating systems supportedWindows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2
Weight & dimensions
Weight1.36 kg
Width120 mm
Depth430 mm
Height45 mm
Package width449 mm
Package depth217 mm
Package height64 mm
Package weight2.1 kg
Packaging data
Package width449 mm
Package depth217 mm
Package height64 mm
Package weight2.1 kg
Packaging content
Terminal block includedYes
Quick installation guideYes
Included power plug typesAU, EU, NA, UK
Cables includedUSB
Drivers includedYes
DIN rail kit includedYes
Design
LED indicatorsYes
Product colourBlack
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)-40 - 85 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-65 - 150 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)20 - 80%
Indication
LED indicatorsYes
Performance
Data bits7, 8
Stop bits1, 2
FIFO (First In, First Out)256 B
Baud rate921.6 Kbit/s
Mean time between failures (MTBF)67114 h
Parity bitEven, Mark, No, Odd, Space
Harmonized System (HS) code84719000
Logistics data
Master (outer) case width472 mm
Master (outer) case length344 mm
Master (outer) case height236 mm
Products per master (outer) case5 pc(s)
Harmonized System (HS) code84719000
Other features
ChipsetFTDI - FT4232

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Convert a single USB port into eight serial ports, and connect multiple hubs together for a scalable solution

This 8-port USB-to-serial adapter hub provides an easy and cost-efficient way to add RS232 serial capability to your industrial setting. It features a sturdy, rack-mountable chassis, and supports daisy chaining, so you can connect multiple hubs together to increase your serial device port count.

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Providing full control of your serial components from a single device, the USB serial hub is ideal for a multitude of applications including industrial automation, self-serve automated kiosks, and monitoring of cameras and security systems.

Built-in convenience

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The hub features a reliable FTDI USB-to-serial chipset, which provides easy installation into a broad range of operating systems.

Meets the demands of industrial environments

With its all-metal chassis, this rugged, rack-mountable hub fits into standard 19-inch server storage racks to provide an efficient industrial serial solution. It supports an extended operating temperature range of -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F), ensuring reliable performance even in the harshest environments. The USB-serial hub includes both an AC adapter and terminal block power, providing versatile power options.

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