Black Box 2-Port USB Hub, RS-232/RS-422/RS-485

Part No. IC1020A

by Black Box Corporation

Black Box 2-Port USB Hub, RS-232/RS-422/RS-485

USB - 2 x Number of Serial Ports External - 1 x Number of USB Ports

Part No. IC1020A

by Black Box Corporation

$344.99
General Information
ManufacturerBlack Box Corporation
Manufacturer Part NumberIC1020A
Brand NameBlack Box
Product Name2-Port USB Hub, RS-232/RS-422/RS-485
Marketing Information
  • Supports USB version 1.1.
  • Powered by the USB bus.
  • Data rates up to 460.8 kbps for RS-232 and 921 kbps for RS-422/RS-485.
  • No I/O ports or IRQs required.

Windows® 98/Me/XP and Windows 2000 compatible.

Why install an internal serial adapter to get extra COM ports when using an external USB connection makes more sense? Our USB Hubs convert your serial devices to USB-adaptable peripherals without sacrificing serial connection speeds.

The hubs feature high-speed UARTs with 128-byte FIFO transmit buffers and 384-byte FIFO receive buffers. With data rates of up to 921 kbps for RS-422/485 and 460 kbps for RS-232, these hubs are among the fastest USB serial devices in the industry!

They're also ideal for connecting devices in harsh environments where communication lines may be affected by noise and voltage spikes. Not only do the USB Hubs give you industrial-quality serial connections, but they also support automatic RS-485 data enable/disable and include a DB9 connector that's backward-compatible with PCI and ISA RS-422 products.

The USB Hubs connect easily to peripheral serial devices in external plug-and-play fashion. Because they're hot-swappable, you can install them without having to power down your PC.

Each hub comes with all necessary drivers, utilities, and help files for quick setup in Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, and Windows XP operating systems. Simply load the included software drivers, then connect the hub to your USB port and a serial device (printer, bar-code scanner, etc.). The hub even autoconfigures itself, enabling hassle-free, seamless integration into your existing application.

Choose from three models. You can configure each of the ports individually using internal DIP switches.

Product ConditionNew
Product TypeSerial Hub
Technical Information
Host InterfaceUSB
Data Transfer Rate
  • 921kB/s
  • 460.8kB/s
Platform SupportedPC
Interfaces/Ports
Number of Serial Ports (External)2
Number of USB Ports1
Physical Characteristics
Form FactorExternal
Height2.25" (57.15 mm)
Width8.50" (215.90 mm)
Depth6" (152.40 mm)
Miscellaneous
Package Contents
  • 2-Port USB Hub, RS-232/RS-422/RS-485
  • CD Includes User's Manual Plus Software
  • 1 x 6-ft. (1.8-m) USB Cable
Environmentally FriendlyYes
Country of OriginUnited States
TAA CompliantYes
ConditionNo
UPC822088099444
Warranty
Limited Warranty5 Year
connector cables (1)

Part No. EDN12H-0025-MF

Black Box RS232 Shielded Cable - Metal Hood, DB9 Male/Female, 25-ft. (7.6-m) - 25 ft (7.62 m) Serial Data Transfer Cable - First End: 1 x 9-pin DB-9 RS-232 Serial - Male - Second End: 1 x 9-pin DB-9 RS-232 Serial - Female - Extension Cable - Beige

System Cable - DB9 Left Connector - Male Left Gender - DB9 Right Connector - Female Right Gender - 25feet Length - Shielded - Beige - Lifetime Double Diamond Warranty