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StarTech.com 8 Port Serial Hub USB to RS232/RS485/RS422 Adapter - Industrial USB 2.0 to DB9 Serial Converter Hub - IP30 Rated - Din Rail Mountable Metal Serial Hub - 15kV ESD Protection - TAA

DC-in jack
Surge protection
AC adapter included
DIN rail kit included
Sustainability compliance
StarTech.com 8 Port Serial Hub USB to RS232/RS485/RS422 Adapter - Industrial USB 2.0 to DB9 Serial Converter Hub - IP30 Rated - Din Rail Mountable Metal Serial Hub - 15kV ESD Protection - TAA, USB...
Brand: StarTech.com•Model: 8 Port Serial Hub USB to RS232/RS485/RS422 Adapter - Industrial USB 2.0 to DB9 Serial Converter Hub - IP30 Rated - Din Rail Mountable Metal Serial Hub - 15kV ESD Protection - TAA
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Weight Grams
688 g
Power consumption (typical)
36 W
Width
128 mm
Height
25 mm
Depth
219 mm
Chipset
FTDI - FT4232H, Genesys Logic - GL825
Lowest Price
395,99 kr
Andote Score
7.3/10
Price Tier Avg
7.8/10
Category Avg
7.8/10
Price Trend
Stable

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Rated: 20 Sep 2026Evaluated at kr395.99
Hardware7.3/10
Andote Score7.3/10
Score Deciding Factors7 Key drivers
✓Competitive Price£395
Favorable price-to-performance ratio in categoryHigh Value
✓High-End Cable Length514.0
Top-tier capability in this category10.0/10
✓High-End USB Ports8.0
Top-tier capability in this category8.7/10
✓Lightweight Weight688g
Top-tier capability in this category9.4/10
✕Limited Width128.0
Significantly below category average benchmark4.7/10
•Standard Depth219.0
Solid standard benchmark for category6.8/10
✕Limited Height25.0
Significantly below category average benchmark4.1/10
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About StarTech.com 8 Port Serial Hub USB to RS232/RS485/RS422 Adapter - Industrial USB 2.0 to DB9 Serial Converter Hub - IP30 Rated - Din Rail Mountable Metal Serial Hub - 15kV ESD Protection - TAA

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Brand: StarTech.com • Model: 8 Port Serial Hub USB to RS232/RS485/RS422 Adapter - Industrial USB 2.0 to DB9 Serial Converter Hub - IP30 Rated - Din Rail Mountable Metal Serial Hub - 15kV ESD Protection - TAAModel: ICUSB234858IHardware Score: 7.3/10Andote Score: 7.3/10Price-Tier Avg: 7.8/10Category Avg: 7.8/10

RUGGED & RELIABLE: This industrial metal USB to serial adapter hub adds 8 RS-232/422/485 ports & 1 USB 2.0 port w/ 15kV ESD surge protection (level 4), IP30 rating & locking connectors on all ports. 8 SERIAL PORTS: The ports on this USB to serial converter can be individually configured to RS232, RS422 or RS485 (2wire/4wire) at baud rates up to 921.6Kbps for devices like barcode scanners/printers. MOUNTING OPTIONS: This metal mountable 8-port serial hub w/ 6ft (1.8 m) screw-lock USB cable incl. installs securely to a desk, wall or DIN rail using the built-in mounting ears & incl. DIN brackets. FLEXIBLE POWER: This serial hub can be powered with either the 12V screw-locking power adapter or the 5V USB input, while each serial port (pin 9) can be set to 5V, 12V (power adapter required), or 0V. WIDELY COMPATIBLE: To connect industrial grade equipment to any terminal, the USB to multiple DB9 male serial converter supports current and legacy Windows, Linux, macOS, as well as embedded platforms. Add eight ports supporting three serial protocols, to easily connect serial devices to your computer through USB, with 15kV ESD protection. Add extra COM ports to your laptop or desktop computer, quickly and easily. This USB to RS232/422/485 serial adapter lets you connect to your serial devices through an external USB port.. Supports multiple serial protocols. The versatile serial adapter converts a single USB port into eight RS232/RS422/RS485 serial ports, enabling you to connect, monitor, and control a wide range of serial devices, such as sensors, barcode scanners, and LED signage. It supports four operating modes, including RS232, RS422, 4-wire and 2-wire RS485.. Ideal for harsh environments. With its rugged IP30-rated metal hub housing, the serial adapter is built to meet the extreme demands of harsh and mission-critical environments. It provides 15 kV ESD protection, which helps to reduce downtime in industrial environments where communications lines are more prone to noise emissions or sudden spikes in voltage.. The serial adapter offers flexible mounting options, with a built-in wall-mounting bracket and included DIN rail mounting kit. It also features a screw-locking host connection plus a screw-locking USB-B connector on the included USB cable, to prevent accidental disconnections.. Fast data transfers. The serial adapter is equipped with high-speed UARTs, providing fast data rates of up to 921Kbps in RS232/422/485 operating modes.. The ICUSB234858I is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.. Ports & interfaces. Ports quantity. 8. Host interface. USB 2.0. Hub interfaces. Serial. USB 2.0 ports quantity. 2. RS-232 ports. 8. Card reader integrated. No. DC-in jack. Yes. Features. Housing material. Steel. Product colour. Black. Surge protection. Yes. LED indicators. Power. Power. Power source type. AC. Power consumption (typical). 36 W. Input current. 1 A. Input voltage. 100 - 240 V. Output voltage. 12 V. Output current. 3 A. Power plug type. Type M. System requirements. 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 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 11, Windows 11 x64, 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. 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 10.9 Mavericks, Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura. Linux operating systems supported. Yes. Server operating systems supported. Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019. Weight & dimensions. Width. 128 mm. Depth. 219 mm. Height. 25 mm. Weight. 688 g. Packaging data. Package width. 195 mm. Package depth. 294 mm. Package height. 70 mm. Package weight. 1.6 kg. Packaging content. AC adapter included. Yes. Included power plug types. ANZ, EU, UK, US. DIN rail kit included. Yes. Cables included. USB. Operational conditions. Operating temperature (T-T). 0 - 55 °C. Storage temperature (T-T). -20 - 85 °C. Operating relative humidity (H-H). 5 - 95%. Sustainability. Sustainability compliance. Yes. Performance. Data bits. 7, 8. Stop bits. 1, 2. Parity bit. Even, Mark, No, Odd, Space. Baud rate. 921.6 Kbit/s. Logistics data. Master (outer) case width. 398 mm. Master (outer) case length. 514 mm. Master (outer) case height. 322 mm. Products per master (outer) case. 14 pc(s). Harmonized System (HS) code. 84719000. Technical details. Compliance certificates. CE, RoHS. Other features. Chipset. FTDI - FT4232H, Genesys Logic - GL825. leaflet. manual pdf

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