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 |