StarTech.com USB to Serial Hub - 16 Port - COM Port Retention - Rack Mount and Daisy Chainable - FTDI USB to RS232 Hub

StarTech.com USB to Serial Hub - 16 Port - COM Port Retention - Rack Mount and Daisy Chainable - FTDI USB to RS232 Hub

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.

A scalable solution for changing needs

This rack-mountable USB serial hub (FTDI) lets you add 16serial 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 provideseasy 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.

More from the Manufacturer

• USB 2.0 compatible


• Low USB bandwidth consumption


• Durable all-metal chassis


• COM port retention


• Extended operating temperature range: -40?C to 85?C (-40?F to 185?F)


• Rack-mountable design


• 921.6Kbps baud per port


• 256-byte transmit, 128-byte receive FIFO


• Connect multiple hubs together through daisy chain functionality


• Gain 16 RS232 serial port interfaces through a single USB port

Product Type: Serial Hub
Environmentally Friendly: Yes
Taa Compliant: Yes
Country Of Origin: Taiwan
Brand Name: StarTech.com
Form Factor: External
Manufacturer: StarTech.com
Product Name: 16-Port USB-to-Serial Adapter Hub
Manufacturer Part Number: ICUSB23216FD
Manufacturer Website Address: http://www.startech.com
Packaged Quantity: 1
Package Contents:

• 16-Port USB-to-Serial Adapter Hub
• 1 x USB Cable
• 2 x Rack Mounting Brackets
• 8 x Rack Mounting Screws
• 2 x DIN Rail Mounting Brackets
• 4 x DIN Rail Mounting Screws
• 4 x Washers
• 4 x Nuts
• 1 x Universal Power Adapter (NA/EU/UK/AU)
• 1 x Driver CD
• 1 x Quick Start Guide

Limited Warranty: 2 Year
Weight (Approximate): 1.60 kg