StarTech.com ICUSB23208FD user manual

Contents

1. Introductionp. 4

   You can use the ICUSB23208FD to convert a single USB port into eight RS232 serial ports, and connect multiple hubs together to create a scalable and economical…

2. Product diagramp. 4

   USB Type-B connector (host) USB Type-A connector (daisy chain) DB9 serial connectors (1 to 8) Receive LEDs (yellow) Transmit LEDs (green) Front view Back view…

3. System requirementsp. 5

   USB-equipped host computer system • Any of the following operating systems: • Windows® 10 (32-bit or 64-bit) • Windows 8.1 (32-bit or 64-bit) • Windows 8…

4. RS232 pinoutp. 6
5. Installationp. 7

   You can use the power adapter or the two-wire terminal block power input (9-36V DC) to power the USB serial hub. You can also use redundant power input by…

6. Install the USB serial hub using the power adapterp. 7

   Warning! Make sure that the driver installation is complete before you plug in and connect the USB serial hub. 1. Insert the provided driver CD into your host…

7. Install the hub using the terminal block power inputp. 7
8. Confirm installationp. 8

   Windows OS 1. On your computer, navigate to Device Manager. 2. Expand the Ports (COM & LPT) option. 3. Verify that the additional COM ports are listed. 4.…

9. Use the daisy chain featurep. 8

   You can daisy chain up to three devices and add up to 48 ports in total. 1. Connect the ICUSB23208FD to your host computer. For more information about how to…

10. Perform a serial loopback testp. 9

    To verify that a port is operational and to map the ports, you should perform a serial loopback test. A loopback test sends and receives data to and from the…

11. Mount the serial hub in a server rackp. 9

    The ICUSB23208FD comes with the necessary hardware to install the serial hub in a regular server rack or on DIN rails. 1. Do one of the following: • Use the…

12. Technical supportp. 10

    StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commitment to provide industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help with your product…

13. Warranty informationp. 10

    This product is backed by a two-year warranty. StarTech.com warrants its products against defects in materials and workmanship for the periods noted, following…