Edgeport USB-to-serial converters offer an easy Plug and Play solution for COM port expansion. An out-of-the-box (external) alternative to PCI cards the Edgeport connects via USB to a PC or server eliminating the need to open the chassis reconfigure and reboot. Simply plug in the Edgeport and in a matter of minutes gain up to 16 serial ports to connect bar-code scanners printers or any serial peripheral device.