StarTech ICUSB23208FD 8 Port USB to Serial Adapter

StarTech ICUSB23208FD 8 Port USB to Serial RS232 Adapter

Overview

The StarTech ICUSB23208FD is a professional-grade USB to RS232 serial adapter hub that allows you to add eight high-speed RS232 serial ports to your laptop or desktop computer via a single USB connection. This is an essential tool for IT professionals, industrial engineers, and system administrators who need to manage multiple serial-based devices such as PLCs, point-of-sale (POS) terminals, scientific sensors, or networking equipment (routers/switches).

This serial hub features an integrated FTDI chipset, renowned for its stability and broad compatibility across Windows, macOS, and Linux. A key advantage of this model is its COM Port Retention feature, which ensures that the COM port assignments remain saved even if the hub is disconnected and reconnected to a different USB port. This eliminates the need for tedious software reconfiguration and ensures consistent connectivity for automated systems.

Designed for durability and flexible installation, the ICUSB23208FD is housed in a rugged, all-metal chassis. It is designed to be mounted to a wall or a standard 19-inch server rack (using included brackets), making it suitable for both server rooms and industrial environments. The unit includes an external power adapter to ensure stable signal strength and data integrity across all eight ports simultaneously.

Key Features

• Adds 8 RS232 DB9 serial ports to any computer via a single USB 2.0 port.

• Integrated FTDI USB-UART chipset for high reliability and broad OS support.

• COM Port Retention: Automatically reassigns the same COM port values to each port.

• Supports data transfer rates up to 921.6 Kbps per port.

• Rugged metal enclosure with wall-mount and rack-mount (1U) hardware included.

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