98296-8 RocketPort USB Serial Hub III 8-Port 8-Port serial hub - RS-232 - 230Kbps ​

This RocketPort 8-Port USB serial hub delivers eight RS-232 ports and is a USB-attached serial expansion device for PC-based servers and client computers

Part Number: 98296-8

• RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC compliant
• Simplified serial-port expansion—add eight, individual, high-speed RS-232 serial ports per RocketPort USB Serial Hub
• Superior application compatibility — serial ports appear as standard COM/TTY ports, accessible by any application
• Complete “out-of-the-box” solution — no need to open chassis or install expansion cards. Simply connect the RocketPort USB Serial Hub III to an available USB port
• Robust serial port interface support — supports all standard serial devices. Includes modem control, and hardware and software flow control on all ports
• Quick, easy install—no IRQs, I/O addresses, or DMA channels to configure
• Measures less than 1.75” tall
• Persistent serial port settings— initially installed serial port configuration remains consistent regardless of which USB port is used on the system

 

 

System Specifications

Hardware

• Bus Interface SpecificationUSB
• EnclosureBlack Plastic
• LED IndicatorsPower and RX/TX per port
• Dimensions7.825" x 1.625" x 3.625" 
  19.89 x 4.14 x 9.22 cm
• Product Weight18.72 oz 
  530.7 g

Electrical Specifications

• Device
  • Current Consumption+5VDC 500 mA
  • Power Consumption (maximum)2.5 W
• Comtrol External Power Supply
  • Line Frequency47-63 Hz
  • Line Voltage90-264 VAC
  • Output Voltage5 VDC
  • Output Current2.0A
  • ESD Surge Protection4KV

Environmental Specifications

• Air temperature
  • System On0 to 50° C
  • System Off-40 to 70° C
• Operating Humidity (non-condensing)5% to 95%
• Altitude0 to 10,000 Feet
  3,048 m
• Heat Output8.5 BTU/Hr
• MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures)17.1 Years

Serial Communications

• Software InterfacesRS-232
• Baud Rate300 bps to 230.4 kbps
• Device Driver Data Control
  • Data Bits7 or 8
  • Parityodd, even, or none
  • Stop Bits1 or 2
  • Flow ControlHardware & Software

Features

• Manufacturer's Warranty5 Years

Export Information

• Package Dimensions9.4" x 2.6" x 6.6" 
  23.88 x 6.6 x 16.76 cm
• UPC Code7-56727-98296-8

Device Drivers

• Linux
• Microsoft® Windows® 7
• Microsoft® Windows® 2008 Server
• Microsoft® Windows® Vista
• Microsoft® Windows Server® 2003
• Microsoft® Windows® XP
• Microsoft® Windows NT® 4.0 (Legacy)
• Microsoft® Windows® 2000 (Legacy)

Regulatory Approvals

• EmissionsCanadian EMC requirements ICES-003 CISPR-22
  European Standard EN55022
  FCC Part 15 Subpart B
  Class A limit
  AS/NZS-3548
• ImmunityEuropean Standard EN55024 IEC 1000-4-2/EN61000-4-2: ESD
  IEC 1000-4-3/EN61000-4-3: RF
  IEC 1000-4-4/EN61000-4-4: Fast Transient
  IEC 1000-4-5/EN61000-4-5: Surge
  IEC 1000-4-6/EN61000-4-6: Conducted Disturbance
  IEC 1000-4-8/EN61000-4-8: Magnetic Field
  IEC 1000-4-11/EN61000-4-11: Dips and Voltage Variations
• SafetyIEC 60950/EN60950 CSA C22.2 No. 60950/UL60950 Third Edition
• Pinout Diagram