Digi Edgeport/1, Edgeport/2, Edgeport/4, Edgeport/416, Edgeport/8 Installation Manual
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Edgeport®
USB Expansion Modules
Installation Guide
Revision history—90000403
Revision Date Description
J June, 2009 Updated the product CD.
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.
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Contents
Edgeport products
Edgeport/1, Edgeport/2, Edgeport/4, Edgeport/4r, Edgeport/8,
Edgeport/8r
Cabling Edgeport 6
Edgeport/4r and Edgeport/8r RJ-45 pin assignments 6
Edgeport/416
Cabling Edgeport 8
Edgeport/2c
Cabling Edgeport 9
Edgeport/22c
Cabling Edgeport 10
Edgeport mounting diagrams
Edgeport driver installation
Edgeport configuration utility
General tab 14
Information tab 15
Configuration tab 16
Port Flag Configuration tab 17
Confidence Test tab 19
Power Management tab 20
Port Status tab 21
Version tab 22
Advanced tab 23
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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/416
n Edgeport/2c
This document also covers these legacy products, to support existing customers:
n Edgeport/4r
n Edgeport/8r
n Edgeport/22c
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/4r,
Edgeport/8, Edgeport/8r
The Edgeport/2, Edgeport/4, Edgeport/4r, Edgeport/8, and Edgeport/8r 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
Edgeport/4r and Edgeport/8r RJ-45 pin assignments
Use the table to find the RJ-45 pin assignments for your Edgeport/4r and Edgeport/8r.
Signal Description DTE Use Pin #
RTS Request to send Output 1
DSR Data set ready Input 2
DCD Data carrier detect Input 3
RXD Received data Input 4
TXD Transmitted data Output 5
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Edgeport/1, Edgeport/2, Edgeport/4, Edgeport/4r, Edgeport/8, Edgeport/8r Cabling Edgeport
Signal Description DTE Use Pin #
SG Signal ground Reference 6
DTR Data terminal ready Output 7
CTS Clear to send Input 8
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Edgeport/416
The Edgeport/416 uses 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. This
Edgeport 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.
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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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.
Type B
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Edgeport/2c
The Edgeport/2c is an intelligent expansion module that connects to a PC or server running a
Windows-based application 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 our website at
www.digi.com.
Cabling Edgeport
Plug the USB cable (with the Type A plug) into a USB port located on your PC or into an available USB
port on a standard hub or into a Digi Hubport.
If the drivers are not already installed, go to Edgeport driver installation.
Type A
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