- Serial server with eight RS-232/422/485 ports
- 2x Gigabit Ethernet ports
- Optional Wi-Fi and LTE available
- Built-in Digi TrustFence®
- Supports Digi Remote Manager®
Description
Digi Connect® EZ 8 series: Modern connectivity for critical applications
The Digi Connect® EZ 8 series revolutionizes enterprise communications by providing advanced network connectivity and functionality for today’s applications. This product family is specifically designed to meet the diverse needs of a wide range of critical serial applications.
Powerful connectivity options
The Digi Connect® EZ 8 series offers an easy-to-use click-to-connect solution with a choice of 8 serial ports. With options for RS-232 or software selectable RS-232/422/485 communications, LTE, Wi-Fi, digital/analog I/O and Ethernet switch options, it offers flexible connectivity that is easy to set up and requires no changes to your existing devices or applications.
Security and reliability
Digi Connect® EZ 8 simplifies security requirements for critical infrastructure with advanced access controls, management capabilities and configuration options. With Digi TrustFence® and encrypted connections, centralized authentication and VPN support, it provides robust protection against security threats.
Application development and customization
The series supports a wide range of industry standards and device-specific protocols and enables device-level application development and customization through an integrated Python environment. This gives you full control over your device connections and allows you to program and customize them as needed.
Use cases
The Digi Connect® EZ 8 series is used in various industries and application areas, including:
- Utilities and energy: remote device management, harsh environment support, factory automation.
- Government and aerospace: Encrypted data transmission, secure management across multiple sites.
- Retail and logistics: integration of systems, connectivity in distribution centers and pick n’ pack areas.
With its versatility, reliability and security, the Digi Connect® EZ 8 series is the optimal solution for demanding serial applications in a wide range of industries.
Specifications
| Digi Connect® EZ 8 | EZ 8 | EZ 8 Wi-Fi | EZ 8 MEI | EZ 8 E/A | EZ 8 E/A SW | |
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| CONNECTIONS | ||||||
| SFP+ | 10 Gb capable SFP+ sockets | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000 Ethernet | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Serial ports (RJ-45 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 (RJ-45 10-pin) | RS-232 serial console port | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Tyep 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 | 1x 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) | |||||
| Certification | 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 |
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| Connectors | 2x 50 Ω SMA (center pin: female) | |||||
| SIM slots | 2x 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 |
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| Package weight | 3.22 kg (7.1 lb) | |||||
| Status LEDs | System: Power, WWAN Signal, WW Service, Wi-Fi Per port: Ethernet, Serial, Console, USB |
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| 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 |
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| 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 | |||||
| SOFTWARE AND MANAGEMENT | ||||||
| Remote management | Digi Remote Manager®; SNMP v3 (user installed/managed) | |||||
| 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 | |||||
Order information
| Order information | Digi Connect® EZ 8 series |
|---|---|
| DIGI CONNECT® EZ 8 | |
| EZ08-A100 | Digi Connect EZ 8 — serial server, 8-port, RS-232 |
| EZ08-A100-EU | Digi Connect EZ 8 — serial server, 8-port, RS-232, EU power cord |
| EZ08-A100-US | Digi Connect EZ 8 — serial server, 8-port, RS-232, US power cord |
| EZ08-A1G4 | Digi Connect EZ 8 Cellular — serial server, 8-port, RS-232, CMG4 |
| EZ08-A1G4-ACS | Digi Connect EZ 8 Cellular — serial server, 8-port, RS-232, CMG4, cellular antennas |
| EZ08-A1G4-EUS | Digi Connect EZ 8 Cellular — serial server, 8-port, RS-232, CMG4, cellular antennas, EU power cord |
| EZ08-A1G4-USS | Digi Connect EZ 8 Cellular — serial server, 8-port, RS-232, CMG4, cellular antennas, US power cord |
| EZ08-B100 | Digi Connect EZ 8 Wi-Fi — serial server, 8-port, RS-232, Wi-Fi |
| EZ08-B100-EU | Digi Connect EZ 8 Wi-Fi — serial server, 8-port, RS-232, Wi-Fi, EU power cord |
| EZ08-B100-US | Digi Connect EZ 8 Wi-Fi — serial server, 8-port, RS-232, Wi-Fi, US power cord |
| EZ08-C100 | Digi Connect EZ 8 MEI — serial server, 8-port, RS-232/422/485 |
| EZ08-C100-EU | Digi Connect EZ 8 MEI — serial server, 8-port, RS-232/422/485, EU power cord |
| EZ08-C100-US | Digi Connect EZ 8 MEI — serial server, 8-port, RS-232/422/485, US power cord |
| EZ08-C1G4 | Digi Connect EZ 8 MEI Cellular — serial server, 8-port, RS-232/422/485, CMG4 |
| EZ08-C1G4-ACS | Digi Connect EZ 8 MEI Cellular — serial server, 8-port, RS-232/422/485, CMG4, cellular antennas |
| EZ08-C1G4-EUS | Digi Connect EZ 8 MEI Cellular — serial server, 8-port, RS-232/422/485, CMG4, cellular antennas, EU power cord |
| EZ08-C1G4-USS | Digi Connect EZ 8 MEI cellular — serial server, 8-port, RS-232/422/485, CMG4, cellular antennas, US power cord |
| EZ08-D100 | Digi Connect EZ 8 I/O — serial server, 8-port, RS-232, digital/analog I/O |
| EZ08-D100-EU | Digi Connect EZ 8 I/O — serial server, 8-port, RS-232, digital/analog I/O, EU power cord |
| EZ08-D100-US | Digi Connect EZ 8 I/O — serial server, 8-port, RS-232, digital/analog I/O, US power cord |
| EZ08-E100 | Digi Connect EZ 8 I/O SW — serial server, 8-port, RS-232, digital/analog I/O, Ethernet switch |
| EZ08-E100-EU | Digi Connect EZ 8 I/O SW — serial server, 8-port, RS-232, digital/analog I/O, Ethernet switch, EU power cord |
| EZ08-E100-US | Digi Connect EZ 8 I/O SW — serial server, 8-port, RS-232, digital/analog I/O, Ethernet switch, US power cord |
| EZ08-E1G4 | Digi Connect EZ 8 I/O SW Cellular — serial server, 8-port, RS-232, digital/analog I/O, Ethernet switch, CMG4 |
| ACCESSORIES | |
| 1002-CMG4-GLB | Digi CORE plug-In LTE modem — Global LTE Cat 4, 3G / 2G fallback
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| 76000926 | Antenna – Cellular, 3G/4G/LTE (indoor) |
| 76002118 | Antenna – dipole, 4G, magnetic mount, 1 meter cable |
| 29000938 | Antenna – whip 2.4 and 5 GHz dipole 5 dBi |
| CABEL ADAPTERS | |
| 76000697 | Digi DB-9F Console Adapter (Quantity: 4) |
| 76000698 | Digi DB-25M Console Adapter (Quantity: 4) |
| 76000699 | Digi DB-25F Console Adapter (Quantity: 4) |
| 76000700 | Digi DB-25M Modem Adapter (Quantity: 4) |
| 76000701 | Digi DB-9M Modem Adapter (Quantity: 4) |
| CABLES | |
| 76000195 | RJ-45 to DB-25 Male Straight, 4′ (Replacement for 76000129) |
| 76000199 | RJ-45 to DB-25 Female Straight, 4′ (Replacement for 76000198) |
| 76000201 | RJ-45 to DB-9 Female Straight, 4′ (Replacement for 76000200) |
| 76000238 | RJ-45 to DB-25 Male Crossover, 4′ |
| 76000240 | RJ-45 to DB-9 Male Straight, 4′ (Replacement for 76000239) |
| 76000631 | 6′ cable RJ-45 to RJ-45 for Sun Netra/Cisco |
| 76000645 | RJ-45 to DB-9 Female Crossover, 4′ |
| 76000264 | RJ-45 to DB-9 Male Crossover, 4′ |
| SPECIALTY CABLES | |
| 76000723 | Connect EIA 422/485 Devices to Digi MEI products that have 10 pin RJ45 connectors |
