| Product Type | 8-Port USB to RS232 Serial Adapter Hub |
| Chipset | FTDI |
| Form Factor | Rack-mountable |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Power Consumption | 36 Watt |
| Power Input Voltage | 100 - 240V AC |
| Power Output Voltage | 12V DC |
| Enclosure Color | Black |
| Warranty | 2 Years |
STARTECH 8-Port USB to RS232 Serial Adapter Hub, Rackmount, FTDI, 480 Mbps

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- Ideal for industrial and government use cases with TAA compliance and wide temperature tolerance.
- Built for scalability with daisy-chain support and rack-mountable form factor conserving IT space.
- Reliable FTDI chipset with COM port retention ensures uninterrupted communication with legacy devices.
Product Overview
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 retentionSpecifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
| Width | 4.7 inches (120 mm) |
| Depth | 16.9 inches (429 mm) |
| Height | 1.8 inches (45 mm) |
| Minimum Operating Temperature | -40°C |
| Maximum Operating Temperature | 85°C |
| Minimum Storage Temperature | -65°C |
| Maximum Storage Temperature | 150°C |
| Mounting Type | Rack-mount |
| Housing Material | Aluminum |
| Humidity Tolerance | 5% to 95% RH non-condensing |
Cloud Management & Licensing
| Management Interface | None (Plug-and-play via USB) |
| Driver Support | Windows, macOS, Linux operating systems |
| COM Port Retention | Yes |
Interfaces
| USB Upstream Port | 1 x USB-B (4-pin) |
| Serial Ports | 8 x RS-232 (DB9 male) |
| Data Transfer Rate | 480 Mbps |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Port Type | RS-232 Serial (DB9) |
| Port Count | 8 |
Compliance & Origin
| Country of Origin | Taiwan |
| TAA Compliant | Yes |
| Certifications | CE, FCC, RoHS |
| REACH Compliant | Yes |
| WEEE Compliant | Yes |
Advanced Security Features
| Electrostatic Discharge Protection | 15kV Air, 8kV Contact |
| Isolation | 15kV ESD Protection on All Signal Pins |