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

SKU: ICUSB23208FD
Regular price £292.92 inc. VAT
  • Host interface: USB 2.0
  • Hub interfaces: Serial
  • Ports quantity: 8
  • Black Aluminium

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.

The StarTech.com Advantage

Ports & interfaces
DC-in jack Yes
Terminal block port Yes
RS-232 ports 8
USB 2.0 ports quantity 1
Hub interfaces Serial
Host interface USB 2.0
Ports quantity 8
Features
LED indicators Yes
Product colour Black
Housing material Aluminium
Power
Power plug type Type B
Output current 3 A
Output voltage 12 V
Input voltage 100 - 240 V
Input current 1.5 A
Power consumption (max) 36 W
System requirements
Other operating systems supported Windows XP Embedded
Server operating systems supported Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2
Linux operating systems supported Yes
Mac operating systems supported Mac 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
Windows operating systems supported Windows 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
Weight & dimensions
Weight 1.36 kg
Height 45 mm
Depth 430 mm
Width 120 mm
Packaging data
Package weight 2.1 kg
Package height 64 mm
Package depth 217 mm
Package width 449 mm
Packaging content
Quick installation guide Yes
Cables included USB
Drivers included Yes
DIN rail kit included Yes
Terminal block included Yes
Included power plug types AU, EU, NA, UK
Operational conditions
Operating relative humidity (H-H) 20 - 80%
Storage temperature (T-T) -65 - 150 °C
Operating temperature (T-T) -40 - 85 °C
Performance
Mean time between failures (MTBF) 67114 h
Baud rate 921.6 Kbit/s
FIFO (First In, First Out) 256 B
Parity bit Even, Mark, No, Odd, Space
Stop bits 1, 2
Data bits 7, 8
Logistics data
Harmonized System (HS) code 84719000
Products per master (outer) case 5 pc(s)
Master (outer) case height 236 mm
Master (outer) case length 344 mm
Master (outer) case width 472 mm
Technical details
Compliance certificates CE, RoHS
Other features
Chipset FTDI - FT4232