The DIGI 500001719-01 PortServer II 16 Rack RJ45 is a 2U rack-mounted terminal server that bridges 16 EIA-232 serial devices to IP networks. It delivers enterprise-grade serial port connectivity with support for TCP/IP, Telnet, Reverse Telnet, SSH v2, and SNMP MIB-II, enabling remote management and secure encrypted access to serial equipment across distributed locations.
Technical Specifications
Serial Interfaces
• 16 × EIA-232 DTE ports with 10-pin RJ45 connectors
• Data rate: up to 115.2 kbps on all 16 ports (bandwidth reduces with expansion modules)
• 10 EIA-232 signals per port; DTE full support with Altpin-managed DCD signal
• Asynchronous and synchronous WAN port operation supported (up to 56 kbps WAN)
Network Connectivity
• 1 × 10BaseT Ethernet with RJ-45 connector
• 1 × 10Base2 Ethernet with BNC coaxial connector
• Protocols: TCP, IP, ICMP, UDP, ARP, Telnet, Reverse Telnet, Rlogin, SSH v2, SNMP MIB-II, RADIUS
Expansion
• One EBI connector supports up to three external modules; total port expansion to 64 ports
• Compatible modules: PORTS/16em, PORTS/8em, PORTS/8emp
Power
• External 43 W universal 50/60 Hz power supply included
• Internal rails: +5 V ± 5% (1.25 A typical, 1.8 A max), +12 V ± 5% (250 mA typical, 420 mA max), −12 V ± 5% (50 mA typical, 330 mA max)
• Side-mounted on/off switch recommended for power sequencing to prevent voltage transients
– Key Features
• Digi RealPort technology for transparent serial device integration
• SSH v2 encryption for secure remote terminal sessions
• RADIUS authentication and accounting
• Configurable ports for WAN applications
• Requires minimum 12-inch clearance on all sides; protect from RF sources and electrical equipment interference
– Environmental Requirements
• Operating temperature: 0 °C to 55 °C
• Relative humidity: 5 % to 95 % (non-condensing)
– Typical Applications
Remote serial device management in data centers, telecommunications facilities, industrial control environments, and distributed IT infrastructure requiring centralized IP-based access to legacy serial equipment.
