Description
Convert a USB port into 16 RS232 serial ports in an industrial rack-mountable chassis - and daisy chain multiple hubs for a scalable solution. Here's an easy and cost-efficient way to add RS232 serial capability to your industrial setting. This 16-port USB-to-serial adapter hub features a sturdy, rack-mountable chassis, and supports daisy chaining, so you can connect multiple hubs together to increase your serial device port count.
This rack-mountable USB serial hub (FTDI) lets you add 16 serial ports (RS232), with full control from your desktop or laptop computer system using a single USB port. The daisy-chain function gives you a cost-effective and scalable way to increase your serial port count and expand as your needs grow, without investing in a higher cost serial hub.
Providing full control of your serial components from a single device, the USB serial hub is ideal for a multitude of applications including: industrial automation, self-serve automated kiosks, and monitoring of cameras and security systems.
The hub features COM port retention, which retains the assigned serial COM port values. This ensures that the same values are automatically re-assigned to the port provided by the adapter, in the event it is disconnected and re-connected to the host computer.
The hub features a reliable FTDI USB-to-serial chipset, which provides easy installation into a broad range of operating systems.
With its all-metal chassis, this rugged, rack-mountable hub fits into standard 19-inch server storage racks to provide an efficient industrial serial solution. It supports an extended operating temperature range of 40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F), ensuring reliable performance even in the harshest environments. The USB-serial hub includes both an AC adapter and terminal block power, providing versatile power options.
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A scalable solution for changing needs
This rack-mountable USB serial hub (FTDI) lets you add 16 serial ports (RS232), with full control from your desktop or laptop computer system using a single USB port. The daisy-chain function gives you a cost-effective and scalable way to increase your serial port count and expand as your needs grow, without investing in a higher cost serial hub. Providing full control of your serial components from a single device, the USB serial hub is ideal for a multitude of applications including: industrial automation, self-serve automated kiosks, and monitoring of cameras and security systems. -
Built-in convenience
The hub features COM port retention, which retains the assigned serial COM port values. This ensures that the same values are automatically re-assigned to the port provided by the adapter, in the event it is disconnected and re-connected to the host computer. The hub features a reliable FTDI USB-to-serial chipset, which provides easy installation into a broad range of operating systems. -
Meets the demands of industrial environments
With its all-metal chassis, this rugged, rack-mountable hub fits into standard 19-inch server storage racks to provide an efficient industrial serial solution. It supports an extended operating temperature range of -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F), ensuring reliable performance even in the harshest environments. The USB-serial hub includes both an AC adapter and terminal block power, providing versatile power options. The ICUSB23216FD is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.
Specifications
Summary
- Product Description
- StarTech.com USB to Serial Hub - 16 Port - COM Port Retention - Rack Mount and Daisy Chainable - FTDI USB to RS232 Hub (ICUSB23216FD) - serial adapter - USB 2.0 - RS-232 x 16
- Device Type
- Serial adapter
- Form Factor
- Rack-mountable
- Interface (Bus) Type
- USB 2.0
- Ports
- RS-232 x 16
- Dimensions (WxDxH)
- 12 cm x 43 cm x 4.5 cm
- Weight
- 1.52 kg
- Localisation
- Australia, North America, United Kingdom, Europe
- Data Link Protocol
- RS-232
- Data Transfer Rate
- 480 Mbps
- Processor
- FTDI FT232RL
- Colour
- Black
- Power
- AC 120/230 V / DC 12 V
- System Requirements
- Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition, Microsoft Windows XP Embedded, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows CE 5.0, Microsoft Windows CE 4.2, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2, Microsoft Windows CE 6.0, Microsoft Windows Server 2012, Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2, Linux Kernel 3.0 or later, Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10, Microsoft Windows Server 2019, Linux LTS versions only, Apple MacOS X 10.6 - 10.15, Apple macOS 11.0, Apple macOS 12.0, Apple macOS 13.0
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 2-year warranty
Detailed Specification
General
- Device Type
- Serial adapter
- Form Factor
- Rack-mountable
- Interface (Bus) Type
- USB 2.0
- Localisation
- Australia, North America, United Kingdom, Europe
Networking
- Ports
- RS-232 x 16
- Connectivity Technology
- Wired
- Data Link Protocol
- RS-232
- Data Transfer Rate
- 480 Mbps
- Status Indicators
- Transmit, receive
- Features
- 128-byte FIFO
Processor / Memory
- Processor
- FTDI FT232RL
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces
- 16 x RS-232 - 9 pin D-Sub (DB-9) (front) , 1 x USB 2.0 - 4 pin USB Type B (front)
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories
- 2 rack mount brackets, rack mounting screws, DIN rail mounting screws, DIN rail mounting brackets
- Cables Included
- 1 x USB cable , 1 x power adapter
- Compliant Standards
- FCC, RoHS, WEEE, RCM
- Colour
- Black
Power
- Voltage Required
- AC 120/230 V / DC 12 V
Software / System Requirements
- Software Included
- Drivers & Utilities
- OS Required
- Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition, Microsoft Windows XP Embedded, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows CE 5.0, Microsoft Windows CE 4.2, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2, Microsoft Windows CE 6.0, Microsoft Windows Server 2012, Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2, Linux Kernel 3.0 or later, Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10, Microsoft Windows Server 2019, Linux LTS versions only, Apple MacOS X 10.6 - 10.15, Apple macOS 11.0, Apple macOS 12.0, Apple macOS 13.0
Dimensions & Weight
- Width
- 12 cm
- Depth
- 43 cm
- Height
- 4.5 cm
- Weight
- 1.52 kg
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support
- Limited warranty - 2 years
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature
- -10 °C
- Max Operating Temperature
- 80 °C
- Humidity Range Operating
- 5 - 85%
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