Add four RS232 serial ports to any notebook or desktop computer using a single USB port

This 4 Port USB to RS232 Serial Hub lets you connect up to four RS232 serial devices to your Mac or PC laptop or desktop computer through a single USB port, as though the computer offered built-on DB9M serial connectors.

The RS232 Serial Hub is compactly designed to preserve valuable workspace, and is bus-powered to eliminate the need for an external power adapter.

A cost-effective solution that bridges the compatibility gap between modern USB-capable computers and legacy RS232 serial peripherals, this dependable USB/RS232 Serial Adapter hub is backed by StarTech.com's Li­fetime Warranty.

FEATURES

• Bus powered, no external power adapter required
• Easy Plug-and-Play installation
• Fully compliant with USB 1.1 specifications and compatible with USB 2.0
• Provides you with four additional RS232 serial ports
• Applications
  • Connect modems, digitizer tablets, mice, bar code scanners, GPS receivers, ISDN terminal adapters, mobile phones, scanners, UPSes and POS equipment to your system
  • Connect and program LED and Digital signage boards with serial communication ports
• The StarTech.com Advantage
  • Add four additional RS-232 serial ports to any computer with a free USB port
  • Provides serial connectivity to legacy free systems lacking RS-232 serial ports
  • Supports wakeup and power management modes

SPECIFICATIONS

• Warranty Information:
  • Warranty: Lifetime
• Connector(s):
  • Connector Type(s): 1 – USB Type-A (4 pin) USB 2.0
  • External Ports: 4 – DB-9 (9 pin, D-Sub)
• Environmental:
  • Operating Temperature: 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F)
  • Storage Temperature: 20 to 85°C (-4 to 185°F)
  • Humidity: 5~95% RH
• Hardware:
  • Ports: 4
  • Interface: Serial
  • Bus Type: USB 2.0
  • Port Style: External Hub
  • Industry Standards:
    • RS232
    • USB 1.1
  • Chipset ID: FTDI – FT232RL
• Packaging Information:
  • Package Height: 2.1 in [53 mm]
  • Package Length: 8.7 in [22 cm]
  • Shipping (Package) Weight: 13.3 oz [378 g]
  • Package Width: 5.9 in [15 cm]
• Performance:
  • Serial Protocol: RS-232
  • Max Baud Rate: 921.6 Kbps
  • FIFO: 256 Bytes
• Physical Characteristics:
  • Weight of Product: 6.2 oz [175 g]
  • Color: Black
  • Material: Plastic
  • Cable Length: 6.0 ft [1.8 m]
  • Product Length: 5.9 in [15 cm]
  • Product Width: 2.6 in [66.5 mm]
  • Product Height: 1.0 in [2.6 cm]
• Power:
  • Power Consumption (In Watts): 1 ~ 1.5W
• Software:
  • OS Compatibility:
    • Windows® CE (4.2, 5.0, 6.0), XP Embedded, 98SE, 2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10, 11
    • Windows Server® 2003, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019
    • macOS 10.6 to 10.15, 11.0, 12.0
    • Linux Kernel 3.0.x – 5.4.x (LTS Versions Only)
• Special Notes / Requirements:
  • System and Cable Requirements: One free USB port
• What's in the Box:
  • Included in Package:
    • 1 – 4 Port Serial Hub
    • 1 – USB Cable
    • 1 – Mounting Bracket
    • 1 – Driver CD
    • 1 – Instruction Manual