Startech.com Usb To Serial Hub - 16 Port - Com Port Retention - Rack Mount And Daisy Chainable - Usb To Rs232 Hub

Startech.com serial hub - external - 1 pack - taa compliant - usb - pc, linux, mac - 16 x number of serial ports external 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 (ftdi) lets you add 16serial 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 chipset, which provideseasy 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.