Editorial Review Convert a single USB port into 16 serial ports in an industrial rack-mountable chassis - and connect multiple hubs together for a scalable solution - here(TM)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 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 chip set, 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 2-year Warranty and free lifetime technical support.
Features 1) Convert a USB port into 16 RS232 serial ports in an industrial rack-mountable chassis and daisy chain multiple hubs for a scalable solution 2) 16-Port USB-to-Serial Adapter Hub 3) USB to RS232 port adapter with FTDI chipset and COM port retention 4) Rackmountable all-metal chassis 5) RS232 multiplexer with 921.6 Kbps baud per port
Specification AspectRatio : Unknown Binding : Personal Computers Brand : StarTech Color : Black EAN : 0065030864763 Label : STARTECH.COM Manufacturer : STARTECH.COM Model : ICUSB23216FD PackageDimensions_Weight : 4.94 pounds PackageDimensions : L:17.72 X W:8.66 X H:2.20 Platform : Windows 8 ProductGroup : Personal Computer ProductTypeName : COMPUTER_INPUT_DEVICE Publisher : STARTECH.COM Size : 16 Port Studio : STARTECH.COM Title : StarTech.com USB to Serial Hub - 16 Port - COM Port Retention - Rack Mount and Daisy Chainable - FTDI USB to RS232 Hub