Products - Digi Connect EZ 8 – Serial server, 8-port, RS-232
Digi Connect EZ 8 – Serial server, 8-port, RS-232
Click-to-connect | Modern, secure serial connectivity that boots in seconds, configures in minutes and runs for years
- 8 serial RS-232 or RS-232/422/485 software-selectable ports to connect a wide variety of serial equipment over IP networks
- Dual 10/100/1000 Ethernet with dual SFP+ support, Digi CORE® LTE module support, micro SD for data logging, two USB ports and optional Wi-Fi, digital/analog IO and four additional Ethernet switch ports
- Ideal for applications requiring COM ports, serial tunneling or TCP/UDP sockets
- Optimizes performance for the widest range of industry standard and device-specific protocols
- Built-in Digi TrustFence® for device security, secure encrypted connections, ongoing monitoring and support
- Easy setup and mass configuration with Digi Navigator™ and Digi Remote Manager®
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Description
Most companies are not replacing their equipment — they are updating the way they talk to it. Digi Connect® EZ modernizes operational infrastructure with expanded network connectivity and functionality for today’s applications. It is designed to meet the demands of a wide range of critical serial applications, including connecting to automation, robotics control, centralized device management, data acquisition and point-of-sale equipment.
Digi Connect EZ is a click-to-connect family of products with 1, 2, 4, 8, 16 or 32 serial ports. Digi Connect EZ 8 is available with RS-232 or software-selectable for RS-232/422/485 communication, LTE, Wi-Fi, digital/analog IO and Ethernet switch options. It takes only a few minutes to configure with intelligent, use case-based options that you can quickly install without having to modify your equipment or applications.
Digi simplifies key security requirements for critical infrastructure and distributed systems with enhanced access control, management and configuration capabilities. Digi Connect EZ 8 and built-in Digi TrustFence® give your security and operations teams peace of mind against evolving security threats with encrypted connections, centralized authentication, VPN support and scalable security updates.
Digi Connect EZ 8 supports the widest range of industry standard and device-specific protocols using serial tunneling, TCP/UDP connections or Digi’s patented RealPort® COM port redirector for remote native COM port access. A built-in Python environment enables application development and customization at the device level, including event-based programmability, data conversion and full control of device connections.
Digi Connect EZ 8 Use Cases
Digi Connect EZ 8 is designed to meet the demands of a wide range of critical serial applications including connecting to automation, robotics control, centralized device management, data acquisition and point-of-sale equipment.
- Utility and energy
- Critical remote equipment management
- Support in harsh environments
- Redundant connectivity and dual power options
- Factory automation
- Process automation
- Reliability for hi-tech robotics and capital systems
- Government and aerospace
- Encrypted data transfer across remote locations
- Secure scalable management around the world
- Data integrity, resiliency and redundant connectivity
- Commercial and logistics
- Systems integration
- Distribution centers
- Pick n’ pack connectivity
| SPECIFICATIONS | Digi Connect EZ 8 | EZ 8 | EZ 8 Wi-Fi | EZ 8 MEI | EZ 8 I/O | EZ 8 I/O SW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONNECTIONS | ||||||
| SFP+ | 10 Gb capable SFP+ sockets | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| ETHERNET | 10/100/1000 Ethernet | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| SERIAL PORTS (RJ45 10-pin) | RS-232 serial ports | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | |
| RS-232/422/485 (MEI) serial ports | 8 | |||||
| RS-232 / EIA-232 SERIAL MODES | Signal support TXD, RXD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, DCD, RI flow control options: XON/OFF, CTS/RTS, RTS-toggle | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| RS-422 / EIA-422 SERIAL MODES | TX+/-, RX+/-, software termination, pre-delay/post-delay | ✓ | ||||
| RS-485 / EIA-485 SERIAL MODES | Data+/Data-, software termination, pre-delay/post-delay | ✓ | ||||
| CONSOLE (RJ45 10-pin) | RS-232 serial console port | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Type A) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DIGITAL / ANALOG | Digital IO / analog input | 2 / 1 | 2 / 1 | |||
| MICRO XSD | SD/SDHC/SDXC socket | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| WI-FI | ||||||
| MODULE | 1 x 1 SISO secure dual-band 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) | ✓ | ||||
| MODES | Client mode and access point mode simultaneously | ✓ | ||||
| CLIENTS | Maximum 10 clients (access point mode: regardless of combination of clients and access points) | ✓ | ||||
| ACCESS POINTS | Maximum 2 access points (access point mode: regardless of combination of clients and access points) | ✓ | ||||
| SECURITY | WPA-3/WPA-2 personal, WPA/WPA-2 enterprise | ✓ | ||||
| CONNECTORS | (1) 50 Ω SMA (center pin: male) | ✓ | ||||
| CELLULAR (WHEN USED WITH DIGI CORE PLUG-IN LTE MODEM) | ||||||
| CORE MODULE SUPPORT | Digi CORE™ module compliant socket (see accessories for modules; G4 module recommended) | |||||
| CERTIFICATIONS | Visit www.digi.com/resources/certifications for latest certifications | |||||
| LTE (G4) WITH DIGI CORE PLUG-IN LTE MODEM 1002-CMG4 | LTE Cat 4: B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B38, B40, B41; 3G: B1, B2, B4, B5, B6, B8, B19; | |||||
| 2G EDGE / GPRS: 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz | ||||||
| CONNECTORS | (2) 50 Ω SMA (center pin: female) | |||||
| SIM SLOTS | (2) Mini-SIM (2FF) | |||||
| SIM SECURITY | Secured in cellular module | |||||
| PHYSICAL | ||||||
| DIMENSIONS (L x W x H) | 26 cm x 16 cm x 4.445 cm (10.25 in x 6.5 in x 1.75 in) | |||||
| PACKAGE DIMENSIONS | 35 cm x 28.5 cm x 15.5 cm (13.75 in x 11.25 in x 6.12 in) Ships with attachable 19” rack ears | |||||
| PACKAGE WEIGHT | 3.22 kg (7.1 lb) | |||||
| STATUS LEDs | System: Power, WWAN Signal, WW Service, Wi-Fi Per port: Ethernet, Serial, Console, USB | |||||
| POWER REQUIREMENTS | ||||||
| POWER INPUT | Supplied with 100 to 240 V AC external power supply or can be used with direct 12 V DC power; Power input connector is Phoenix connector, included with power supply | |||||
| POWER CONSUMPTION | 12 V DC at 5 A max (100 to 240 V AC external power supply included) | |||||
| ENVIRONMENTAL | ||||||
| OPERATING TEMPERATURE | Standard operating temperature: 0 °C to 50 °C (32 °F to 122 °F) | |||||
| STORAGE TEMPERATURE | Standard operating temperature: 0 °C to 70 °C (32 °F to 158 °F) | |||||
| RELATIVE HUMIDITY | 5% to 95% (non-condensing) | |||||
| APPROVALS | ||||||
| SAFETY | IEC 62368-1, IEC 60950-1, CB, EN 62311, UL 62368-1, UL 60950-1 | |||||
| EMISSIONS / IMMUNITY | CE; RED; FCC Part 15, Subpart B; ICES-003; AU/NZS; CISPR 32, CISPR 35 | |||||
| WARRANTY AND SUPPORT | ||||||
| PRODUCT WARRANTY | 5-year for base Connect EZ device, 3-year for Digi CORE plug-in LTE modem | |||||
| TECHNICAL SUPPORT | 1-year LifeCycle Assurance with 24×7 Expert Support included | |||||
| SOFTWARE AND MANAGEMENT | ||||||
| REMOTE MANAGEMENT | Digi Remote Manager®; SNMP v3 (user installed/managed); 1-year LifeCycle Assurance with Digi Remote Manager Premier included | |||||
| LOCAL MANAGEMENT | Digi Navigator™ discovery and configuration tool, Web UI (HTTP/HTTPS), CLI (Telnet, SSH) | |||||
| MANAGEMENT / TROUBLESHOOTING TOOLS | Digi Navigator discovery and configuration tool, FTP client, SCP, protocol analyzer with PCAP for Wireshark, event logging with syslog and SMTP client, NTP/SNTP, Nagios, Intelliflow, iPerf, Dynamic DNS, ping, traceroute | |||||
| MEMORY | 256 MB RAM, 4 GB flash | |||||
| AUTHENTICATION | TACACS+, LDAP, Enterprise RADIUS | |||||
| ENTERPRISE SOFTWARE | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| NETWORK PROTOCOL SUPPORT | HTTPS, FTP client, TLS v1.2, SCP (client and server), SFTP, SMTP client for use by scripts and the command line, SNMP (v2/v3), SSH remote management via Digi Remote Manager® ; protocol analyzer, ability to capture PCAP for use with Wireshark; DynDNS, Dynamic DNS client compatible with BIND9/No-IP/DynDNS; captive portal, Intelliflow; Nagios, DNS server, NTP server, multicast, mDNS, IPerf |
| SERIAL AND DATA PROTOCOL SUPPORT | RealPort, socket and autoconnect socket connectivity for TCP and encrypted TCP, SSH, Telnet, UDP, Modbus, Pyserial support via built-in Python interpreter |
| SECURITY | IP filtering, stateful firewall, custom firewall rules (iptables), address and port translation; TLS 1.2 and above, FIPS 197, OpenVPN client and server; VPN tunnels; authentication: RADIUS, TACACS+; certificates; MAC address filtering; VLAN support |
| VPN | IPsec with IKEv1, IKEv2, NAT Traversal; OpenVPN client and server; GRE VPN tunnels; cryptology: SHA-1/256/384/512, MDS, RSA; encryption: 3DES and AES up to 256-bit (CBC mode for IPsec); Diffie Hellman: DH groups 1-32 (CURVE448) |
| ROUTING / FAILOVER | IP pass-through; NAT, NAPT with IP port forwarding; Ethernet bridging; GRE; multicast routing; routing protocols: RIP (v1, v2) OSPF, BGP, IP failover: VRRP; automatic failover; Digi SureLink® |
| OTHER PROTOCOLS | DHCP; dynamic DNS client compatible with No-IP/DynDNS |
