IBM SurePort Module XG40 (3x USB, 3x RS-485 Powered Serial) - Bottom Slot Module for SurePOS 700 - 99Y1452

Expand the connectivity architecture of your enterprise checkout lanes with the genuine IBM SurePort Module XG40 (99Y1452). Engineered specifically for the IBM / Toshiba SurePOS™ 700 Series (4900-7XX) controllers, this modular point-of-sale interface board allows retail IT managers to easily customize and adapt their front-of-house peripheral arrays.

This specific XG40 configuration fits into the bottom feature slot of the register chassis, instantly introducing three powered USB channels and three powered RS-485 serial ports to the system. By combining high-speed USB data paths with legacy, ruggedized RS-485 serial communication, the XG40 module provides a robust hardware bridge to run modern retail peripherals alongside legacy receipt printers, pole displays, and multi-lane coin dispensers without relying on external hubs or extra power supplies.

Product Features:

Custom Slot-Optimized Profile: Tailored specifically to sit in the lower/bottom expansion boundary of IBM SurePOS 4900-7XX system units for rigid physical locking and direct-to-bus data delivery.
Dual Interface Architecture: Equipped with a high-utility split including 3x Powered USB ports and 3x Powered RS-485 Serial channels, maximizing your counter topology configuration potential.
Integrated Native Power Delivery: Eliminates bulky external wall adapters by delivering clean, dedicated power straight through the interface pins to drive secondary displays, keyboards, and scanners.
Genuine IBM Retail-Hardened Quality: Built with industrial-grade electronic shielding to eliminate electrostatic interference common in high-volume, 24/7 commercial grocery and retail checkout rows.
Hot-Swappable Serviceability: Allows field engineers to conduct lightning-fast swap-outs of worn backend ports without needing to dismantle or replace the core SurePOS logic board unit.

Technical Specifications:

Manufacturer: IBM (International Business Machines) / Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions (TGCS)
Part Number / SKU: 99Y1452
Feature Module Designation: XG40 SurePort
Chassis Slot Placement: Bottom Expansion Slot Position
Port Matrix Layout:
3x Powered USB Ports
3x Powered RS-485 Serial Ports (frequently mislabeled as RS-483)
Target System Compatibility: IBM SurePOS 700 Series (Specifically Models 4900-745, 4900-775, 4900-785, and other 4900-7XX variants)