Bridge modern USB systems to legacy serial equipment with a cable built for controlled, repeatable deployments. The StarTech ICUSB422 USB serial adapter cable supports RS422 and RS485 connections, giving you a direct path to devices that still depend on serial communication. Its dip-switch controls simplify setup, reducing the time spent on configuration and helping technicians match the adapter to the target device quickly. This is the kind of adapter teams choose when reliability matters more than convenience features. It is designed for environments where serial hardware remains in service because it still performs the job well: automation panels, industrial controllers, instrumentation, and other field devices. By keeping software requirements minimal, the adapter reduces friction during deployment and makes it easier to standardize across multiple systems. For organizations maintaining mixed-generation infrastructure, the value is clear. You keep proven serial devices online, connect them to current USB hosts, and avoid unnecessary hardware replacement. That makes the ICUSB422 a sensible fit for operations that need stable serial access and a clean migration path between old and new equipment.