The STARTECH RS232EXTC1 Serial DB9 RS232 Extender over Cat 5 is designed for IT professionals and businesses requiring extended serial connectivity. This hardware-based solution allows for the extension of RS232 serial connections up to 1000 meters (3300 feet) using existing or new Cat 5 (or better) Ethernet cabling. It addresses the limitation of standard RS232 serial cable lengths, enabling the placement of serial peripheral devices significantly further from a host system. This extender supports data transfer rates up to 230 Kbps and is suitable for applications such as industrial monitoring and control, point-of-sale (POS) systems, security installations, medical equipment, and traffic flow management. Its plug-and-play design eliminates the need for software or driver installation, facilitating quick deployment in various operational environments.
The Extender is a cost-effective serial extension solution and completely hardware-based, eliminating the need to install additional software, allowing for a completely plug and play installation. The hardware can be setup in minutes, using existing or new Cat 5 or better Ethernet cabling.
Perfect for use in industrial monitoring and control, POS, security, medical, and traffic flow applications, the RS232 Serial over Cat 5 extender maintains the RS232 standard with support for data transfer rates of up to 230 Kbps.
Backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.
This serial extender can extend an RS232 connection up to 1000 meters (3300 feet) over Cat 5 or better Ethernet cabling.
No, this is a pure hardware design that does not require any software or drivers for installation, ensuring a plug-and-play setup.
It is suitable for industrial monitoring and control, POS systems, security applications, medical devices, and traffic flow management, especially where serial devices need to be located far from the main system or in separate control rooms.
The package includes the RS232 Extender Local Unit, RS232 Extender Remote Unit, a 20cm Null Modem cable (DB-9 Male to Male), a power adapter, and a user manual.
RS232EXTC1 - Startech Serial DB9 RS232 Extender over Cat 5 - Up to 3300 ft (1000 meters) - 2 x Network (RJ-45) - 3280.84