StarTech.com 8 Port USB-Serial Adapter Hub

Product Description

Convert a single USB (Universal Serial Bus) port into eight serial ports, & connect multiple hubs together for a scalable solution. This 8-port USB (Universal Serial Bus)-to-serial adapter hub provides an easy & cost-efficient way to add RS232 serial capability to your industrial setting. It features a sturdy, rack-mountable chassis, & supports daisy chaining, so you can connect multiple hubs together to increase your serial device port count. This rack-mountable USB (Universal Serial Bus) serial hub (FTDI) lets you add eight serial ports (RS232), with full control from your desktop or laptop computer system using a single USB (Universal Serial Bus) port. The daisy-chain function gives you a cost-effective & scalable way to increase your serial port count & 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 (Universal Serial Bus) serial hub is ideal for a multitude of applications including industrial automation, self-serve automated kiosks, & monitoring of cameras & security systems. 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 & re-connected to the host computer. The hub features a reliable FTDI USB (Universal Serial Bus)-to-serial chipset, which provides easy installation into a broad range of operating systems. 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 (Universal Serial Bus)-serial hub

Includes:: both an AC adapter & terminal block power, providing versatile power options.