StarTech.com ICUSB234858I USB to 8-Port RS232 Serial Hub

• Industrial Automation: Connects compatible RS232-based industrial equipment through the computer's USB interface.
• Point-of-Sale Systems: Provides serial connections for compatible POS equipment requiring RS232 communication.
• Barcode Scanner Connectivity: Supports compatible RS232 barcode scanners used in retail, warehouse and inventory workflows.
• PLC Connectivity: Provides serial ports for compatible programmable logic controllers used in industrial environments.
• Network Equipment Management: Supports connections to compatible routers that use RS232 serial interfaces for management or configuration.
• Modem Connectivity: Enables connection of compatible RS232 modems to a supported host computer.
• Government IT Deployments: Provides TAA-compliant serial connectivity for applicable government procurement environments.
• Enterprise Legacy Systems: Supports continued integration of compatible RS232 devices into enterprise computer setups.

• Eight RS232 Serial Ports: Provides eight external RS232 connections through one USB host connection, allowing multiple compatible serial devices to connect to a single computer.
• USB Host Interface: Connects to the host computer through USB, providing an external option for adding serial connectivity.
• External Hub Design: Operates as an external serial adapter, avoiding the need to install an internal serial expansion card.
• TAA Compliance: Meets the stated Trade Agreements Act compliance requirement, supporting procurement for applicable government and regulated environments.
• Windows PC Support: Supports Windows PC systems, helping integrate compatible serial equipment into Windows-based workstations.
• Linux Support: Supports Linux systems, providing serial connectivity options for compatible Linux-based deployments.
• RS232 Serial Standard: Uses the RS232 interface standard for connecting supported serial equipment.
• Multi-Device Connectivity: Provides eight serial ports for connecting multiple compatible devices through one adapter.
• Legacy Equipment Integration: Supports continued use of compatible RS232-based equipment with computers that provide a suitable USB connection.
• Industrial Equipment Support: Accommodates compatible serial devices used in industrial and enterprise environments.

• Brand: StarTech.com
• Model: ICUSB234858I
• Part Number: ICUSB234858I
• Product Type: USB-to-Serial Hub
• Adapter Type: External Serial Adapter
• Host Interface: USB
• Number of Serial Ports: 8
• Serial Interface: RS232
• Compliance: TAA-compliant
• Supported Operating Systems: Windows PC, Linux
• Form Factor: External Hub
• Primary Function: Serial port expansion
• Supported Device Categories: POS systems, modems, routers, PLCs, barcode scanners and industrial equipment
• Deployment Environments: Office, industrial, enterprise and government

WHY CHOOSE THIS PRODUCT?

• Eight-Port Serial Expansion: Adds eight RS232 ports through one USB host connection, supporting deployments with multiple serial devices.
• External Installation: Provides serial connectivity without requiring an internal expansion card, making it suitable for compatible systems that need external connectivity.
• TAA-Compliant Procurement: Supports purchasing requirements for applicable government and regulated environments.
• Windows and Linux Support: Offers operating system compatibility for deployments using supported Windows PC and Linux systems.
• Legacy Device Integration: Helps connect compatible RS232 equipment to modern computer systems with a suitable USB interface.