StarTech.com 16-Port USB-to-Serial Adapter Hub - TAA

Convert a USB port into 16 RS232 serial ports in an industrial rack-mountable chassis - and daisy chain multiple hubs for a scalable solutionHere'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 needsThis rack-mountable USB serial hub 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 convenienceThe 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.Meets the demands of industrial environmentsWith 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.