DIGI Edgeport Installation Manual
Edgeport®
USB Expansion Modules
Installation Guide
Revision history—90000403
Revision Date Description
K July 2013 Removed the DoC section.
L November 2013 Updated driver support information for newer Windows OS.
M December 2017 Updated branding and made editorial enhancements.
N March 2020
P October 2020
Added information about Edgeport/216.
Add RS232 DB9 Connector information.
Removed information about obsolete models: Edgeport 4r, 8r, and 22c.
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Contents
Edgeport products
Edgeport/1, Edgeport/2, Edgeport/4, Edgeport/8
Cabling Edgeport 5
Edgeport/216, Edgeport/416
Cabling Edgeport 6
Edgeport mounting diagrams
Edgeport driver installation
RS232 DB9 connector pin assignments
RS232 DB9 Connector 11
RS232 DB9 Diagnostics loop-back plug for Edgeport/1, 2, 4, 8, 16 11
Edgeport configuration utility
General tab 13
Information tab 14
Configuration tab 15
Port Flag Configuration tab 16
Confidence Test tab 18
Power Management tab 19
Port Status tab 20
Version tab 21
Advanced tab 22
Edgeport system status light
Understanding hubs
Regulatory information
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Edgeport products
This installation guide covers the following models:
n Edgeport/1
n Edgeport/2
n Edgeport/4
n Edgeport/8
n Edgeport/216
n Edgeport/416
n Edgeport/2c
Edgeport USB-to-Serial Converters offer an out-of-the-box alternative to serial cards for easy plugand-play COM port expansion. Multiple serial and USB ports can be added to a PC, thin client or server
in minutes — without opening the chassis or reconfiguring and rebooting the system. Its feature-rich
design, reliable performance and operating system support make the Edgeport an excellent choice for
mission-critical enterprise applications.
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Edgeport/1, Edgeport/2, Edgeport/4, Edgeport/8
The Edgeport/2, Edgeport/4, and Edgeport/8 from Digi International are intelligent, stackable
expansion modules that connect to a PC or server running Windows XP, Server 2003 (R2), Server 2008
(R2), Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Server 2012 (R2), Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016, via the
Universal Serial Bus (USB), providing high-speed serial connectivity. For more detailed information as
well as the latest manual and technical updates, visit www.digi.com/support.
Cabling Edgeport
Type A
Plug the Type A end of the USB cable into the USB port located in the back of your PC or into an
available USB port on a standard hub or into a Digi Hubport. Plug the Type B end of the USB cable into
the back of the Edgeport.
If the drivers are not already installed, go to Edgeport driver installation.
Type B
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Edgeport/216, Edgeport/416
The Edgeport/216 and the Edgeport/416 both use a standards-based USB bus for connectivity, unlike
many serial card products that require additional external proprietary hardware to support the same
number of devices.
Edgport/216
The Edgeport/216 also supplies two USB ports, providing users with a built-in migration path as
peripherals become USB-ready. The converters can be rack mounted and easily daisy-chained
together. This Edgeport converter is available with DB9 connectors.
Edgeport/416
The Edgeport/416 also supplies four USB ports, providing users with a built-in migration path as
peripherals become USB-ready. The converters can be rack mounted and easily daisy-chained
together. This Edgeport converter is available in two models: one with DB25 connectors and one with
DB9 connectors. The two models are functionally equal, but differ in the type and placement of the
connectors.
Cabling Edgeport
Type A
Connect one end of the power supply into the back of your Edgeport and the other end into an AC
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outlet.
To connect your Edgeport to a PC or Hub, plug the Type A end of the USB cable into the USB port
located in the back of your PC or into an available USB port on a standard hub or into a Digi Hubport.
Plug the Type B end of the USB cable into the back of the Edgeport/416.
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Power to the Edgeport-DB25 and Edgeport-DB9 may be supplied by a UL Listed Direct Plug-In Power
Unit or Information Technology Equipment Rated Power Unit rated 5 VDC, at least 2.9 A if used in the
U.S. and Canada or a power supply with + - similar rating and approved by your local safety code if it is
used elsewhere.
For polarity, see diagram to the right.
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Edgeport/216, Edgeport/416 Cabling Edgeport
To connect a USB device to your Edgeport, plug the Type A end of the USB cable into one of the
Edgeport’s USB Type A slots and the Type B end of the USB cable into the device (such as a Rapidport
or Hubport ).
If the drivers are not already installed, go to Edgeport driver installation.
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Edgeport mounting diagrams
The following mounting diagram applies to the Edgeport/2, Edgeport/4 and /4R, and Edgeport 8 and
/8R. Edgeport/416 is shown on a subsequent page.
Under-Shelf Mounting Bracket
1
Nuts, bolts, and screws are not included.
Rack Mount Kit
1
1
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Edgeport mounting diagrams
Edgeport/416
1
Nuts, bolts, and screws are not included.
For Edgeport/416
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