StarTech.com USB to Serial Hub – 8 Port – COM Port Retention – Rack Mount and Daisy Chainable – FTDI USB to RS232 Hub – Convert a USB port into 8 RS232 serial ports in an industrial rack-mountable chassis, and daisy chain multiple hubs for a scalable solution – 8-Port USB-to-Serial Adapter Hub – USB to RS232 port adapter with FTDI chipset and COM port retention RS232 MULTIPLEXER WITH DAISY CHAIN
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 provideseasy 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. More from the Manufacturer

Startech ICUSB23208FD

Features

Gain eight RS232 serial port interfaces through a single USB port

Connect multiple hubs together through daisy chain functionality

921.6Kbps baud rate per port

Rack-mountable design with durable all-metal chassis

Extended operating temperature range: -40_C to 85_C (-40_F to 185_F)

256-byte transmit, 128-byte receive FIFO

COM port retention

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