Introduction

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.

Ports & interfaces

Host interface

USB 2.0

Hub interfaces

Serial

USB 2.0 ports quantity

1

Ports quantity

8

RS-232 ports

8

Terminal block port

Y

DC-in jack

Y

Features

Product colour

Black

Housing material

Aluminium

LED indicators

Y

Certification

CE, FCC, RoHS

Power

Power consumption (max)

36 W

Input voltage

100 - 240 V

Input current

1.5 A

Output voltage

12 V

Output current

3 A

Power plug type

Type B

Weight & dimensions

Width

120 mm

Depth

430 mm

Height

45 mm

Weight

1.36 kg

Packaging data

Package width

449 mm

Package depth

217 mm

Package height

64 mm

Package weight

2.1 kg

Packaging content

Included power plug types

AU,EU,NA,UK

Cables included

USB

Terminal block included

Y

Quick installation guide

Y

Operational conditions

Operating temperature (T-T)

-40 - 85 °C

Storage temperature (T-T)

-65 - 150 °C

Operating relative humidity (H-H)

20 - 80%

Other features

Chipset

FTDI - FT4232