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STARTECH

STARTECH ICUSB23208FD 8-port USB 2.0 to RS232 converter

SKU CH-ZPZ4-Z16QN MPN ICUSB23208FD

Adds eight RS232 serial ports through one USB 2.0 connection with 921.6 Kbps per port in a rack-mountable metal chassis

  • ColorBlack
  • Cable Length35.4" (900mm)
  • Changer TypeUSB to DB9 (RS-232)
  • SpecificationsBus Type: USB 2.0 Interface: Serial Data Bits: 7, 8 FIFO: 25
  • Connector A1x USB 2.0 Type B female
  • Connector B8x DB-9 male
  • Add eight serial ports through one USB 2.0 connection
  • Each port delivers 921.6 Kbps baud rate
  • FTDI chipset retains COM port assignments after reboot
  • All-metal chassis mounts in rack or on DIN rail
  • Operating range spans -40°C to 85°C

Eight RS232 ports via USB 2.0

The StarTech ICUSB23208FD converts a single USB 2.0 Type B connection into eight DB-9 male serial ports. Each port supports RS-232 communication at up to 921.6 Kbps using an FTDI chipset with COM port retention. The hub is housed in an all-metal chassis rated for an extended operating temperature range of -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F). A 900 mm USB cable and universal power adapter are included.

Industrial automation

Engineers maintaining PLCs, CNC machines, or serial instrumentation gain eight reliable COM ports from one USB host without driver conflicts. IT teams managing headless servers or network switches obtain console access at scale. Users needing only one or two ports, or those requiring USB 3.x throughput, should consider simpler adapters.

FTDI chipset with COM port retention

The FTDI controller preserves port assignments across reboots, eliminating the re-enumeration issues common with generic silicon. This behaviour is the decisive factor for unattended industrial deployments where consistent device naming is mandatory.

Highlights

  • Add eight serial ports through one USB 2.0 connection
  • Each port delivers 921.6 Kbps baud rate
  • FTDI chipset retains COM port assignments after reboot
  • All-metal chassis mounts in rack or on DIN rail
  • Operating range spans -40°C to 85°C

Specifications

BrandStarTech.com
ModelICUSB23208FD
ColorBlack
Cable Length35.4" (900mm)
Changer TypeUSB to DB9 (RS-232)
SpecificationsBus Type: USB 2.0
Interface: Serial
Data Bits: 7, 8
FIFO: 256 Bytes
Max Baud Rate: 921.6 Kbps
Maximum Data Transfer Rate: 480 Mbps
Parity: Odd, Even, Mark, Space, None
Serial Protocol: RS-232
Stop Bits: 1, 2
LED Indicators: 8 x Data Transmit, 8 x Data Receive
Center Tip Polarity: Positive
Input Current: 1.5 A
Input Voltage: 100 ~ 240 AC
Output Current: 3 A
Output Voltage: 12 DC
Plug Type: B
Power Consumption: 36 W Max.
Humidity: 20 - 80% RH (Non-condensing)
Connector A1x USB 2.0 Type B female
Connector B8x DB-9 male
Cable Jakcet TypeAluminum
FeaturesGain eight RS232 serial port interfaces through a single USB port
Connect multiple hubs together through daisy chain functionality
921.6Kbps baud rate per port
Rack-mountable design with durable all-metal chassis
Extended operating temperature range: -40 to 85 degree C (-40 to 185 degree F)
256-byte transmit, 128-byte receive FIFO
COM port retention
Dimensions1.80" x 4.70" x 16.90"
Weight48.20 oz.
Package Contents1 x 8-port USB to RS232 hub
1 x USB 2.0 cable
2 x rack-mounting brackets
8 x rack-mounting screws
2 x DIN-rail mounting brackets
4 x DIN-rail mounting screws
4 x washers
4 x nuts
1 x universal power adapter (NA/JP, UK, EU, AU)
1 x driver CD
1 x terminal block plug
1 x quick-start guide
Shipping weight2.16 kg
Package size457 × 406 × 356 mm

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