SCG-5608 – 8-Port RS232 Console Server
SCG-5608 is an industrial 8-port RS232 console server / serial-to-Ethernet device server. It converts serial data to TCP/UDP and enables remote monitoring and management of console ports over the network. With TLS v1.2 support, IPv4/IPv6 dual stack, and power redundancy, it’s built for reliable and secure deployments.
Key features
- • 8 RS232 ports for remote console access and serial device networking.
- • TLS v1.2 support encrypts data for secure communication over networks.
- • Separator (frame delimiter) for packet fragmentation + TELNET COM Port Control (RFC2217).
- • IPv4/IPv6 dual stack for modern networks and long lifecycle deployments.
- • Dual power inputs for redundancy (use one as backup to keep operation during outages).
Remote console monitoring & serial tunneling
Use SCG-5608 to centralize access to multiple serial consoles and extend RS232 links over TCP/IP. It supports common connection modes (TCP server, TCP client, and UDP), enabling flexible deployments in LAN and WAN scenarios.
- • Great for remote console access to networking equipment, industrial controllers, and serial-based infrastructure.
- • Use Separator settings to frame serial messages cleanly over TCP where required.
Security and uptime-focused design
SCG-5608 is designed for industrial environments where reliability and secure connectivity matter. TLS v1.2 provides encrypted transport, while redundant power inputs help keep your console access online even if the main supply fails.
- • TLS v1.2 for encrypted communication; password protection for configuration access.
- • Two power inputs support redundancy (DC jack + wide-range terminal block).
- • Manage and monitor using spFinder (Windows) for deployment and maintenance workflows.
Serial Physical Interface
Serial Interface
RxD, TxD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, GND
Connector
Serial Port Properties
Baudrate
Data Bits
Properties
Stop Bit
Flow Control
Network Physical Interface
Ethernet
Ethernet Speed Auto Sense
1:1 or Cross-over Cable Auto Sense
Software Functions
Protocols
TCP/UDP, IP, ICMP, ARP, TELNET, DHCP, DNS, mDNS
TELNET COM Port Control Option (RFC2217), TLS
Security
Communication Mode
Additional Functions
Sending MAC address Option
Indicators
LED
Management
spFinder
Dimension
Size
Weight
Operating Environment
Input Voltage
PWR2 - DC jack, DC5V
Power Consumption
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Certificate
KC
CE
Downloads
- SCG-5608 DataSheet
- SCG-5608 User Manual
- CE Certificate
- RoHS Declaration of RoHS Compliance
- IP address and ezTCP
- Separator function
- TELNET COM Port Control Option
- Serial cable datasheet
- RJ45 to DB9 Male 1M Direct Cable
- RJ45 to DB9 Female 1M Cross Cable
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SCG-5608 Frequently Asked Questions
- [spfinder.zip]spfinder : Management program for Packageware Products(for Windows)