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StarTech.com ICUSB234858I 8-Port Industrial USB to Serial Hub RS232 RS422 RS485 DB9 921.6kbps FTDI DIN-Rail IP30 36W Adapter

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StarTech.com 8-Port Industrial USB to ICUSB234858I
StarTech.com ICUSB234858I 8-Port Industrial USB to Serial Hub RS232 RS422 RS485 DB9 921.6kbps FTDI DIN-Rail IP30 36W Adapter
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Product Code
V934364
EAN Code
0065030878579
Manufacturer
StarTech.com

Quick Specs

Serial ports
8x DB-9, RS-232 / 422 / 485 per port
Speed
Up to 921.6 kbps, FTDI FT4232H
Power
36W universal adapter included
Case
IP30 steel, DIN rail, 15 kV ESD
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StarTech.com ICUSB234858I — 8-Port Industrial USB to RS-232 / RS-422 / RS-485 Serial Hub

8x DB-9, RS-232 / 422 / 485 per portUp to 921.6 kbpsFTDI FT4232H36 W universal adapter included

The StarTech.com ICUSB234858I is an eight-port USB-to-serial hub for panels with a lot of legacy equipment: eight DB-9 ports, each switchable between RS-232, RS-422 and RS-485, on FTDI silicon, in an IP30 steel DIN-rail case with a 36 W universal adapter in the box. It connects PLCs, drives, meters, scales and instruments to one USB 2.0 port on a modern PC.

Compatibility — check before buying:
This is a serial adapter, not a USB hub: the eight ports are DB-9 serial. StarTech’s connector table also lists one USB-A port whose purpose it does not explain, so do not plan around it. The adapter is included (12 V / 3 A, plugs for NA, JP, UK, EU and ANZ); the unit can also run from 5 V USB power. StarTech does not publish how the per-port mode is selected or the RS-485 termination details. FTDI drivers cover current and legacy Windows, Linux and macOS.

Best For

✓ Cabinets with many PLCs, drives and meters
✓ Building automation with mixed RS-232 and RS-485 devices
✓ Retrofitting legacy machines to a new PC
✓ Test benches with several serial instruments
✓ Energy meters and sensor networks on RS-485
✓ Rack and DIN-rail control systems

Key Features

 
Eight serial ports, three standards
Each DB-9 port is individually configurable as RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485 (2-wire or 4-wire) at up to 921.6 kbps, with 7 or 8 data bits, 1 or 2 stop bits, odd/even/mark/space/none parity and a 2 KB buffer; per-port LEDs show mode, TX and RX.
 
Industrial protection
15 kV Level 4 ESD protection on the ports, IP30 steel enclosure, 0–55 °C, 175,901-hour MTBF, screw-lock USB-B host port with a 2 m screw-lock cable included.
 
Powered and mountable
Universal 12 V / 3 A (36 W) adapter with five regional plugs, or 5 V USB power; built-in ears and DIN-rail brackets in the box.

Technical Specifications

Identification
Brand StarTech.com
Part Number ICUSB234858I
EAN / GTIN 0065030878579
Product type Industrial USB to serial adapter hub
Host
Host connection USB-B 2.0, 480 Mbps, screw-lock; 2 m screw-lock USB-B to USB-A cable included
Serial ports
Ports 8x DB-9 male
Modes RS-232, RS-422, RS-485 (2-wire / 4-wire), per port
Speed Up to 921.6 kbps
Format 7/8 data bits, 1/2 stop bits, parity odd/even/mark/space/none, 2 KB buffer
Chipsets FTDI FT4232H, Genesys Logic GL825
Other 1x USB-A 480 Mbps port listed by StarTech without explanation
Indicators Per-port mode, TX, RX and power LEDs
Power
Power adapter 12 V DC 3 A (36 W), universal (NA, JP, UK, EU, ANZ), included
Alternative 5 V USB input
Physical
Material and colour Steel, black
Dimensions 219 x 128 x 25 mm
Weight 688 g
Ingress rating IP30
ESD protection 15 kV, Level 4
Mounting DIN-rail brackets included; built-in ears
Operating temperature 0–55 °C; storage -20 to 85 °C
MTBF 175,901 hours
Compliance TAA compliant
OS support Windows (current and legacy), Linux, macOS, embedded platforms (FTDI drivers)
In the box Serial hub, 2 m screw-lock USB cable, DIN-rail kit, universal power adapter, manual
Warranty
Warranty 1-Year Warranty (Singular)
Manufacturer Term StarTech.com publishes a 2-year warranty on this model. Singular’s direct warranty is 1 year; beyond that we assist you with the manufacturer’s warranty process for its full duration.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the ICUSB234858I a USB hub?
No. One USB cable in, eight DB-9 serial ports out. For USB expansion see the industrial USB hubs in the same range.
Do I need the power adapter?
It is included and recommended for eight active ports; StarTech also lists 5 V USB input as an option.
Can each port be a different standard?
Yes. Each of the eight ports is set to RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485 independently.
Singular Expert Insight
Eight configurable serial ports with the adapter in the box makes this the panel-scale version of the four-port ICUSB234854I; for a single console port on a laptop, StarTech’s 5G2A1SGBB-USB-C-HUB with its RS-232 port is the light option. FTDI silicon keeps legacy software happy on all of them. For the USB and network sides of the same cabinet see our USB hubs and network switches. Not sure your computer, cabinet supply or cable fits? Tell us the model and we check it before you order.

Buyer’s Guide

Buy it if

You need eight RS-232 / RS-422 / RS-485 ports from one USB cable on a DIN rail, with FTDI drivers, IP30 steel and the adapter included.

Skip it if

You need USB ports rather than serial, only one or two serial ports, or RS-485 termination details published up front.

Also consider

ICUSB234854I for four ports bus-powered; 5G2A1SGBB-USB-C-HUB for one RS-232 port plus Ethernet on a laptop.

Features - StarTech.com - ICUSB234858I

Colour
black
Interface
  • USB2.0
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Product Code
V934364
EAN Code
0065030878579
Manufacturer
StarTech.com
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