{"product_id":"startech-com-8-port-usb-to-serial-adapter-hub","title":"StarTech.com 8-Port USB-to-Serial Adapter Hub","description":"This 8-port USB-to-serial adapter hub provides an easy and cost-efficient way to add RS232 serial capability to your industrial setting. It features a sturdy, rack-mountable chassis, and supports daisy chaining, so you can connect multiple hubs together to increase your serial device port count. A scalable solution for changing needs This rack-mountable USB serial hub (FTDI) lets you add eight serial ports (RS232), with full control from your desktop or laptop computer system using a single USB port. The daisy-chain function gives you a cost-effective and scalable way to increase your serial port count and expand as your needs grow, without investing in a more expensive serial hub. Providing full control of your serial components from a single device, the USB serial hub is ideal for a multitude of applications including industrial automation, self-serve automated kiosks, and monitoring of cameras and security systems. Built-in convenience The hub features COM port retention, which retains the assigned serial COM port values. This ensures that the same values are automatically re-assigned to the port provided by the adapter, in the event it is disconnected and re-connected to the host computer. The hub features a reliable FTDI USB-to-serial chipset, which provideseasy installation into a broad range of operating systems. Meets the demands of industrial environments With its all-metal chassis, this rugged, rack-mountable hub fits into standard 19-inch server storage racks to provide an efficient industrial serial solution. It supports an extended operating temperature range of -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F), ensuring reliable performance even in the harshest environments. The USB-serial hub includes both an AC adapter and terminal block power, providing versatile power options. The ICUSB23208FD is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.  More from the Manufacturer","brand":"StarTech.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49424747594005,"sku":"STCICUSB23208FD","price":464.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0857\/4897\/3845\/files\/1035818386_683dada3-2087-45b3-9a13-07585fff8b85.jpg?v=1760915763","url":"https:\/\/unitedsupplycorp.com\/products\/startech-com-8-port-usb-to-serial-adapter-hub","provider":"United Supply Corp.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}