Description
DigiBoard DigiChannel NC/CON-16 Network Concentrator TCP/IP Ethernet 16-Port
The DigiBoard DigiChannel NC/CON-16 is a 16-port async serial network concentrator from Digi International (DigiBoard), designed to connect multiple RS-232 serial devices to a TCP/IP Ethernet network. It provides 16 RJ45 async serial ports on the rear panel, allowing servers, terminals, modems, and other serial equipment to be accessed and managed over a standard Ethernet LAN. Power is supplied via an external power supply (4-pin DIN connector) — a power supply is not included with this unit.
Specifications & What's Included
- Brand: DigiBoard (Digi International)
- Model: DigiCHANNEL NC/CON-16
- Part Number: 50000031, Rev C
- Dev Code: 200191
- 16 x RJ45 async serial ports (numbered 1–16 on rear panel)
- Network interface: Ethernet — DB15 and BNC (10BASE-T/coax) connectors on rear
- Protocol: TCP/IP
- Front panel: TX, RX, COL Ethernet status LEDs
- Front panel: per-channel LED indicators — TD, RD, RTS, CTS, DSR, DCD, DTR, RI, OFC, IFC
- Front panel: red 7-segment LED display and two navigation buttons
- Power: 4-pin DIN connector (rear), ON/OFF rocker switch
- Form factor: desktop enclosure
- Power supply: NOT included — must be sourced separately
Applications
The DigiBoard DigiChannel NC/CON-16 belongs to the DigiCHANNEL family of async serial concentrators, which were widely used in the 1990s to bridge legacy RS-232 serial equipment onto TCP/IP Ethernet networks. These concentrators are used in environments where servers, terminals, point-of-sale systems, industrial controllers, or modems need to be accessed remotely over a LAN without replacing existing serial cabling. Digi International (then marketed under the DigiBoard brand) was a major manufacturer of multi-port serial and network access products. Units like the NC/CON-16 are still used today in legacy industrial and facilities-management environments that retain serial-device infrastructure, and are sought after for maintaining older networked systems where serial-to-IP conversion is needed.
This DigiBoard DigiChannel NC/CON-16 Network Concentrator has been inspected and appears to be in good used condition. The chassis and front panel look clean with no significant damage visible. The unit does not include a power supply — power supply is not included and will need to be sourced separately. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
DigiBoard (Digi International) |
Model: |
NC/CON-16 |
MPN: |
50000031 |
Secondary Model: |
DigiCHANNEL NC/CON-16 |
Hardware Revision: |
Rev C |
Type: |
Network Concentrator |
SKU: |
34516 |
Number of Ports: |
16 x RJ45 async serial ports |
Network Interface: |
Ethernet (10BASE-T/Coax BNC) |
Protocol: |
TCP/IP |
Serial Interface: |
Async RS-232 (RJ45), 16-port |
Connector Types: |
16x RJ45, DB15 network, BNC, DIN power |
LED Indicators: |
TD, RD, RTS, CTS, DSR, DCD, DTR, RI, OFC, IFC; TX, RX, COL Ethernet |
Form Factor: |
Desktop |
Power Connector: |
4-pin DIN (external power supply required) |
Seller Notes: |
Power supply not included. Unit only. |
Condition: |
Used – Inspected |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
United States |
Condition Notes: |
DigiBoard DigiChannel NC/CON-16 Network Concentrator inspected and in good used condition. No power supply included — must be sourced separately. No significant cosmetic damage observed. |
