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Rectangular metal chassis with front RJ-45 ports and rear power input

Digi International

Digi International 70002538 ConnectPort 16-Port 48VDC device server

SKU CH-YKW0-6KQ44 MPN 70002538

A 16-port terminal server with one 100Base-TX RJ-45 Ethernet link, sixteen RS-232 RJ-45 serial ports, two USB interfaces and a 48 VDC power input

  • 16 RS-232 ports connect serial equipment to IP networks
  • 48 V DC input suits industrial power environments
  • 100Base-TX Ethernet link provides wired LAN connectivity
  • Two USB interfaces add peripheral expansion options
  • TCP/IP and UDP/IP support enables standard network integration

Industrial Terminal Server

The Digi International 70002538 ConnectPort is a 16-port device server built for industrial Ethernet integration. It bridges serial equipment to IP networks using wired connectivity and standard TCP/IP protocols. The unit operates on a 48 V DC supply with a minimum input of 100 V and delivers 208 to 230 V AC output.

Suited for Serial-to-Ethernet Bridging

This server fits engineers connecting RS-232 instruments, PLCs or legacy consoles to a 100Base-TX LAN. It provides sixteen RJ-45 serial ports and two USB interfaces for local management. Buyers needing wireless links, higher port density or native fibre uplinks should evaluate other platforms.

Sixteen RS-232 Ports on RJ-45

The decisive specification is the count of sixteen RS-232 channels presented on RJ-45 connectors alongside a single 100Base-TX Ethernet port. This exact port arrangement determines whether the unit matches your serial device count and cabling infrastructure.

How it compares

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Price $750.99
Pricier than about 73% of the 168 comparable items (median $335.99).

Specifications

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Questions about this item

What happens when all 16 serial ports run at full speed for hours?

The ConnectPort 70002538 uses a single 100Base-TX uplink, so the 100 Mbit/s Ethernet pipe becomes the bottleneck long before the 16 RS-232 ports saturate.

How much heat or fan noise appears after a day of continuous operation?

No moving parts are fitted; the metal chassis dissipates heat passively, so the unit stays silent and only warm to the touch.

Which serial cables and power source must I have on hand before installing?

You need 16 straight-through RJ-45 serial cables and a 48 V DC supply that can deliver at least 1 A.

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