| Product Type | Hub |
| Form Factor | External |
| Chipset | Terminus |
| Power Consumption (Operational) | 36 Watt |
| Input Voltage | 100 - 240V AC |
| Output Voltage | 12V DC |
| Power Supply Type | External Power Adapter |
| Mounting Option | Rackmount |
| Color | Black |
| LED Indicators | Power, TX/RX per port |
| Included Accessories | USB-B to USB-A cable, mounting brackets, power adapter |
| Operating System Compatibility | Windows, Linux, macOS |
| Warranty | 2 Years |
StarTech 16-Port USB to RS232 Serial Adapter Hub, Rackmount, Terminus Chipset

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- Enables scalable serial connectivity with 16 RS232 ports, ideal for industrial or data center applications
- Rackmountable chassis with daisy-chaining and COM port retention features supports complex deployments
- Complies with RoHS and TAA regulations, backed by a 2-year warranty for institutional and government use
Product Overview
Convert a USB port into 16 RS232 serial ports in an industrial rack-mountable chassis, and daisy chain multiple hubs for a scalable solution - 16-Port USB-to-Serial Adapter Hub - USB to RS232 port adapter with Terminus chipset and COM port retentionSpecifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
| Wireless Support |
Compliance & Origin
| Country of Origin | Taiwan |
| RoHS Compliant | Yes |
| TAA Compliant | Yes |
| Certifications | CE, FCC, REACH |
| Environmental Standards | RoHS, WEEE |
Advanced Security Features
| ESD Protection | 15 kV |
| Surge Protection | 600W per port |
Interfaces
| Serial Interface Standard | RS-232 |
| Number of Serial Ports | 16 |
| Connector Type (Input) | USB-B (4 pin) |
| Connector Type (Output) | DB9 (male, x16) |
| USB Interface Version | USB 2.0 |
| Data Transfer Rate | 480 Mbps (USB), 921.6 Kbps (RS-232) |
| Daisy Chain Capable | Yes (up to 4 units) |
| Signal Type | Asynchronous RS-232 |
| Flow Control | Hardware and Software |
Physical & Environmental
| Width | 4.7 Inch |
| Depth | 16.9 Inch |
| Height | 1.8 Inch |
| Weight | 2.2 kg (approx.) |
| Material | Steel |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F) |
| Storage Temperature | -20°C to 85°C (-4°F to 185°F) |
| Humidity (Operating) | 5% to 95% RH (non-condensing) |
| Cooling Method | Passive |
Cloud Management & Licensing
| Cloud Management | No |
| Driver Support | Available for Windows, macOS, Linux |