StarTech.com ICUSB23216FD user manual

Contents

1. Introductionp. 4

   The ICUSB23216FD adds 16 RS232 serial ports with data transfer rates up to 921.6 Kbps and can be controlled by a desktop or laptop computer system using a…

2. System requirementsp. 5

   USB-equipped host computer system • Any of the following operating systems: • Windows® 10 (32-bit or 64-bit) • Windows 8.1 (32-bit or 64-bit) • Windows 8…

3. RS-232 pinoutp. 5
4. Product diagramp. 6

   Front view DB9 serial connectors 1 to 16 USB Type-B connector (host) USB Type-A connector (daisy chain) Receive LEDs (yellow) Transmit LEDs (green)

5. Front viewp. 6

   DB9 serial connectors 1 to 16 USB Type-B connector (host) USB Type-A connector (daisy chain) Receive LEDs (yellow) Transmit LEDs (green)

6. Back viewp. 6

   DC power connector 2-wire terminal block (9~36V DC input) - +

7. About the LED indicatorsp. 7

   The ICUSB23216FD features a set of transmit and receive LEDs for all of the 16 ports. For more information about what the LEDs signify, see the table below.…

8. Installationp. 7

   You can use the power adapter or the terminal block power input (9~36V DC) to power the USB serial hub. You can also use redundant power input by connecting…

9. Install the USB serial hub with the power adapterp. 7

   Warning! Make sure that the driver installation is complete before you plug in and connect the USB serial hub. 1. Insert the provided driver CD into your host…

10. Confirm installationp. 8

    Windows OS 1. On your computer, navigate to Device Manager. 2. Expand the Ports (COM & LPT) option. 3. Verify that the additional COM ports are listed. 4.…

11. Use the daisy chain featurep. 9

    The ICUSB23216FD includes a daisy chain feature, allowing you to connect one ICUSB23216F serial hub or up to two ICUSB23216FD serial hubs. You can daisy chain…

12. Perform a serial loopback testp. 9

    To verify that a port is operational and to map the ports, you should perform a serial loopback test. A loopback test sends and receives data from the same…

13. Install the serial hub in a server rackp. 10

    The ICUSB23216FD comes with the necessary hardware to install the serial hub in a regular server rack or a DIN rail. 1. To mount the serial hub, do one of the…

14. Technical supportp. 11

    StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commitment to provide industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help with your product…

15. Warranty informationp. 11

    This product is backed by a two-year warranty. StarTech.com warrants its products against defects in materials and workmanship for the periods noted, following…

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