Convert a USB port into 16 RS232 serial ports in an industrial rack-mountable chassis - and daisy chain multiple hubs for a scalable solution

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 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 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.

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 StarTech.com Advantage


StarTech.com ICUSB23216FD. Host interface: USB 2.0 Type-B, Hub interfaces: Serial. Data transfer rate: 480 Mbit/s, Product color: Black, Housing material: Steel. Power consumption (max): 36 W, Input voltage: 100 - 240 V, Input current: 1.5 A. Windows operating systems supported: Windows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10..., Mac operating systems supported: Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.13 High..., Server operating systems supported: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows.... Width: 4.72" (120 mm), Depth: 16.9" (430 mm), Height: 1.77" (45 mm)

Ports quantity	16
Host interface	USB 2.0 Type-B
Hub interfaces	Serial
RS-232 ports	16
Terminal block port	Yes
DC-in jack	Yes
Data transfer rate	480 Mbit/s
Product color	Black
Housing material	Steel
LED indicators	Yes
Power consumption (max)	36 W
Input voltage	100 - 240 V
Input current	1.5 A
Output voltage	12 V
Output current	3 A
Power plug type	Type N
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 11, Windows 11 x64, Windows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 98SE, Windows CE, Windows Vista, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Enterprise x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Ultimate x64, Windows Vista x64, Windows XP, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64
Mac operating systems supported	Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks, Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura
Linux operating systems supported	Yes
Server operating systems supported	Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019
Other operating systems supported	Windows XP Embedded
Width	4.72" (120 mm)
Depth	16.9" (430 mm)
Height	1.77" (45 mm)
Weight	3.42 lbs (1.55 kg)
Package width	8.46" (215 mm)
Package depth	17.8" (451 mm)
Package height	2.4" (61 mm)
Package weight	5.09 lbs (2.31 kg)
AC adapter included	Yes
Included power plug types	AU, EU, NA, UK
Cables included	USB
Quick installation guide	Yes
Operating temperature (T-T)	-40 - 85 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-65 - 150 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	20 - 80%
Data bits	7, 8
Stop bits	1, 2
Parity bit	Even, Mark, No, Odd, Space
FIFO (First In, First Out)	256 B
Baud rate	921.6 Kbit/s
Mean time between failures (MTBF)	49337 h
Master (outer) case width	13.4" (341 mm)
Master (outer) case length	18.8" (477 mm)
Master (outer) case height	9.37" (238 mm)
Quantity per master (outer) case	5 pc(s)
Harmonized System (HS) code	84719000
Compliance certificates	CE, RoHS
Rack mounting	Yes
Chipset	FTDI - FT232RL
Sustainability compliance	Yes