StarTech.com ICUSB2328 8-Port RS232 Serial USB 2.0 Adapter Hub
The StarTech.com ICUSB2328 8-Port RS232 Serial USB 2.0 Adapter Hub enables businesses to integrate up to eight legacy serial devices with modern computing systems using a single USB port, preserving critical operational continuity.
- Multi-Device Connectivity: Connects eight RS232 serial devices to a single USB 2.0 port, streamlining peripheral management and reducing cable clutter in IT environments.
- Broad OS Compatibility: Supports Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems, ensuring versatile deployment across diverse business computing platforms without compatibility hurdles.
- Reliable Data Transfer: Features a 256 B FIFO buffer and up to 921.6 Kbit/s baud rate, providing stable and high-speed serial communication for critical data acquisition and control systems.
- Compact & Bus-Powered: Designed for minimal workspace footprint and can be bus-powered, simplifying deployment and reducing the need for additional power outlets in constrained spaces.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The StarTech.com ICUSB2328 is an 8-port RS232 serial USB 2.0 adapter hub, purpose-built to connect up to eight legacy DB9 serial devices to any contemporary Windows, Mac, or Linux computer via a single USB 2.0 Type-B host interface.
Engineered with an FTDI FT232RL chipset, this adapter hub ensures reliable data transfer with a 256 B FIFO buffer and supports baud rates up to 921.6 Kbit/s, providing robust connectivity for industrial controls, point-of-sale systems, and data acquisition units.
- Core Functionality: Adds eight RS232 serial ports to any desktop or notebook computer, enabling continued use of essential legacy equipment without costly system overhauls.
- Universal Compatibility: Supports a wide range of Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems, ensuring seamless integration into diverse IT environments and reducing deployment complexities.
- Enhanced Data Reliability: Features a 256 B FIFO (First In, First Out) buffer, which optimizes data flow and prevents data loss during high-speed serial communications, crucial for sensitive applications.
- High-Speed Serial Communication: Delivers a maximum baud rate of 921.6 Kbit/s, facilitating rapid and efficient data exchange with connected serial devices, improving operational response times.
- Operational Value: Offers a compact, bus-powered design with Plug and Play functionality, simplifying installation and reducing ongoing maintenance efforts, contributing to a lower total cost of ownership.
This adapter hub is a strategic investment for businesses seeking to extend the lifespan and utility of their existing serial-based infrastructure while embracing modern computing platforms.
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What This Solves
Connecting POS Peripherals
Retail stores, restaurants, and hospitality venues rely on various serial-based point-of-sale peripherals for daily operations. This hub allows modern computers to interface with multiple legacy cash registers, receipt printers, and barcode scanners, ensuring continuous transaction processing.
Retail franchises, restaurant chains, hospitality groups, small business owners
Industrial Equipment Integration
Manufacturing plants and industrial facilities often use specialized machinery and control systems that communicate via RS232 serial ports. The adapter hub enables IT teams to connect diagnostic tools or data loggers to PLCs, CNC machines, and other industrial automation equipment, facilitating monitoring and maintenance.
Manufacturing operations, logistics warehouses, industrial control environments, facilities management
Network Device Console Access
IT professionals frequently need direct console access to networking equipment like routers, switches, and firewalls for initial setup, troubleshooting, or recovery. This 8-port hub provides multiple serial connections from a single workstation, allowing simultaneous management of several network devices without constant cable swapping.
IT operations centers, network administration teams, data center technicians, enterprise infrastructure teams
Key Features
Eight RS232 Serial Ports
Enables simultaneous connection of multiple legacy serial devices to a single modern computer, reducing hardware sprawl and simplifying peripheral management.
USB 2.0 Type-B Host Interface
Provides universal compatibility with modern Windows, Mac, and Linux systems, ensuring frictionless integration into existing IT infrastructures.
FTDI FT232RL Chipset
Delivers industry-standard reliability and broad driver support, minimizing compatibility issues and ensuring stable, uninterrupted operation for critical applications.
921.6 Kbit/s Baud Rate
Supports high-speed serial data transfer, ensuring rapid and efficient communication with connected devices to maintain operational responsiveness.
256 B FIFO Buffer
Optimizes data flow and prevents data loss during intensive serial communications, safeguarding data integrity for sensitive industrial or medical applications.
Compatible With
Point-of-Sale Systems
Cash registers, receipt printers, barcode scanners, payment terminals from brands like Epson, Star Micronics
Industrial Automation & Control
PLCs, CNC machines, data acquisition units, sensor arrays, robotics controllers
Networking & Server Console Access
Routers, switches, firewalls, servers, modems from Cisco, Juniper, HPE, Dell
Medical & Laboratory Equipment
Diagnostic devices, patient monitoring systems, lab instruments, specialized printers
Frequently Asked Questions
What operating systems are compatible with the StarTech.com ICUSB2328?
The StarTech.com ICUSB2328 is compatible with a broad range of operating systems, including Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, XP, and 2000, as well as Mac OS X 10.6 through 10.15, and various Linux distributions. This ensures versatile deployment across diverse IT environments.
Does this adapter hub require an external power adapter?
The ICUSB2328 can be bus-powered via the USB connection for most applications, eliminating the need for an external power adapter. However, it does include a DC-in jack for optional external power if connected devices require more power than the USB bus can provide.
Can this hub be used to connect to networking equipment console ports?
Yes, the StarTech.com ICUSB2328 is ideal for connecting to networking equipment console ports, such as those found on routers, switches, and firewalls. Its eight RS232 ports allow IT professionals to manage multiple devices from a single workstation.
What is the maximum data transfer speed supported by this serial adapter?
This serial adapter hub supports a maximum baud rate of 921.6 Kbit/s. This high speed ensures efficient and rapid data exchange for various serial devices, from POS systems to industrial control units.
Warranty & Returns
Manufacturer Warranty
Lifetime
Warranty is provided directly by the manufacturer and covers defects in materials and workmanship under normal use.
Return Policy
Returns subject to manufacturer approval
Hardware returns are governed by the manufacturer's return policy. Some products are non-returnable or subject to restocking fees. Defective items are handled under the manufacturer warranty. Contact Zent Networks before initiating any return.