Spec Sheet

Edgeport USB-to-serial converters offer instant I/O expansion for peripheral device
connectivity. An out-of-the-box (external) alternative to PCI cards, Edgeport makes it
easy to add serial, USB or parallel ports to a PC, server or thin client in minutes – without
opening the chassis, reconfiguring or rebooting the system. EdgeUSB technology, shipping
with Edgeport since 1998, makes it possible to use our USB solutions on Windows NT
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and
Windows NT Embedded systems – an industry first.
Edgeport is available in multiple configurations for maximum flexibility and scalability.
Choose from compact form factors for space-prohibitive applications; single port
“bump-in-the-cable” solutions for notebook expansion; software-selectable MEI
(RS-232/422/485 Multi-Electrical Interface) models to connect any type of serial device
to one box; metal enclosures for rugged applications; and DB-9, DB-25 or RJ-45 connectors
to meet cabling requirements. Accessories include the Edgeport/E USB Ethernet adapter,
rack mount kits, PCI to USB 1.1 card and USB cables.
Feature-rich design, reliability and unmatched operating system support make Edgeport
USB-to-serial converters ideal for any mission-critical enterprise
application. Integrators and end users around the globe rely on
Edgeport for peripheral device connectivity in retail stations, self
check-out systems, emergency vehicles, kiosks, ATMs and more.
Digi International makes device networking easy by developing
products and technologies that are cost-effective and easy to use.
With over 20 million ports shipped worldwide, Digi has been
offering the highest levels of performance, flexibility, and quality
since 1985.
Product Datasheet
Overview
Edgeport offers an easy out-of-the-box
solution for I/O expansion and is
available in a wide variety of
configurations for maximum
flexibility and scalability.
Features/Benefits
www.digi.com
> Add one, two, four, eight,
12 or 16 serial ports to a PC,
thin client or server in minutes
> Unmatched operating system
support includes Windows NT,
Windows 2000, Windows CE,
Windows XP and more
> Multi-interface, software
selectable MEI, USB PlusPower,
industrial, compact and
metal models
> Lower total cost of ownership
with external, user-installable
solution
> Ideal for point-of-sale, mobile
computing, industrial
automation, medical and more
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