Edgeport USB-to-serial converters offer an easy Plug and Play solution for COM port expansion. An out-of-the-box (external) alternative to PCI cards, the Edgeport connects via USB to a PC or server, eliminating the need to open the chassis, reconfigure and reboot. Simply plug in the Edgeport and in a matter of minutes gain up to 16 serial ports to connect bar-code scanners, printers, or any serial peripheral device. Since flexibility and scalability are key, the Edgeport is available in a variety of form factors with options to meet your specific application requirements: 1, 2, 4, 8, 12 or 16 serial ports Additional USB or parallel ports Powered USB ports (see USB Plus Series) DB-9, DB-25, RJ-45 connectors RS-232, -422, -422/485 or RS-232/422/485 MEI (software selectable) Compact versions Rugged metal enclosures Rack-mountable versions Captive (attached) cables Edgeport/1 - 1 RS-232 serial DB-9 301-1001-11 Features USB 1.0 and 1.1 compatible; backwards compatibility for 2.0 USB-IF certified Plug and Play Baud rate: to 230 Kbps per serial port simultaneously Automatic port reacquisition COM port assignments maintained across reboots Full hardware and software flow control Tri-state LED displays device status and COM port activity No additional IRQ or memory address requirements Low power consumption Rack mountable Hot-swappable 1-meter USB cable included (unless otherwise specified) Bulk packaging and customized cabling options Multiple models available for maximum flexibility and scalability Edgeport Serial • 1/2/4/8/12/16 RS-232 serial ports • DB-9, DB-25, RJ-45 connectors • Models with onboard USB hub (four ports) Edgeport Compact • Models with DB-9 connectors - 2 RS-232 serial ports - 2 RS-232 serial, 2 USB ports • Captive 2-meter cable for secure connection in rugged environments like mobile computing • Smaller form factor and lower cost per port than standard Edgeport Edgeport Industrial • 1/2/4/8 serial ports with DB-9 connectors • RS-232, -422 and -422/485 models • Software selectable RS-232/422/485 MEI models Edgeport Metal • 2/4 serial ports with DB-9 connectors • Aluminum chassis • Designed for rugged environments like emergency vehicles and restaurant kitchens • Rack mount brackets for added security Edgeport Multi-Interface • Models with DB-9 connectors - 2 RS-232 serial; 1 parallel printer port - 4 USB, 2 RS-232 serial, 1 parallel printer port • Ideal for workstations or thin clients Edgeport USB Plus • 4 powered USB, 2 RS-232 serial ports with DB-9 connectors • Connect standard USB, powered USB and legacy serial devices to one box • Cable locking mechanisms ensure secure connection for peripheral devices • Part of Digi’s USB Plus Series (visit website for more information) Edgeport/E USB Ethernet Adapter • USB to RJ-45 • Add a PC or laptop to a 10/100Base-T Ethernet in minutes • Data transfer rates up to 10 Mbps • Bus-powered