Serial Device Servers

Global Serial Device Servers Market to Reach US$339.1 Million by 2030

The global market for Serial Device Servers estimated at US$284.3 Million in the year 2024, is expected to reach US$339.1 Million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 3.0% over the analysis period 2024-2030. External Serial Device Server, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 2.2% CAGR and reach US$214.9 Million by the end of the analysis period. Growth in the Embedded Serial Device Server segment is estimated at 4.4% CAGR over the analysis period.

The U.S. Market is Estimated at US$77.4 Million While China is Forecast to Grow at 5.5% CAGR

The Serial Device Servers market in the U.S. is estimated at US$77.4 Million in the year 2024. China, the world`s second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$65.8 Million by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 5.5% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at a CAGR of 1.2% and 2.2% respectively over the analysis period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 1.7% CAGR.

Global Serial Device Servers Market – Key Trends & Drivers Summarized

Why Are Serial Device Servers Gaining Strategic Importance Across Industrial Automation, Utilities, and Legacy System Integration?
Serial device servers are becoming vital enablers of industrial connectivity as organizations seek to bridge the communication gap between legacy serial equipment and modern IP-based networks. These servers—also known as serial-to-Ethernet converters—facilitate seamless data transmission between RS-232/422/485 devices and Ethernet infrastructures, supporting remote management, real-time monitoring, and networked control of critical equipment. Their role is essential in sectors with long equipment lifecycles, such as manufacturing, transportation, energy, and utilities, where serial-based PLCs, sensors, and meters remain operationally indispensable.

The transition to Industry 4.0 and Industrial IoT (IIoT) has amplified demand for protocol translation and network interoperability tools that minimize capital expenditure while enabling digital transformation. Serial device servers allow enterprises to extend the life and value of existing hardware without costly upgrades, providing a scalable migration path to smart infrastructure. Their ability to convert data formats, buffer data streams, and support secure, bi-directional communication is key to integrating distributed assets into unified operational platforms.

How Are Protocol Support, Cybersecurity Features, and Edge Intelligence Enhancing Serial Device Server Capabilities?
Modern serial device servers are evolving beyond basic signal conversion to offer advanced capabilities that support diverse industrial protocols, cybersecurity compliance, and intelligent edge processing. Multi-protocol support—including Modbus RTU/TCP, DNP3, BACnet, and proprietary serial protocols—is broadening their compatibility across sector-specific applications. Dual and multi-port configurations enable simultaneous connection of multiple devices, while DIN-rail form factors and ruggedized enclosures ensure deployment in harsh industrial environments.

Cybersecurity has become a central focus, with leading models incorporating TLS/SSL encryption, SSH access, IP filtering, and role-based authentication to safeguard industrial networks against intrusion. Edge intelligence features—such as local data logging, event-triggered alarms, and RESTful API support—are allowing serial device servers to function as lightweight data gateways within IIoT architectures. Integration with SCADA systems, cloud platforms, and remote configuration tools enhances operational visibility and system uptime.

Which End-Use Industries, Geographic Regions, and Deployment Scenarios Are Accelerating Adoption of Serial Device Servers?
Manufacturing remains the dominant end-use segment, particularly in sectors such as automotive, food processing, and electronics where legacy machines are interfaced with networked controls. Utilities—including power distribution, water treatment, and gas metering—rely on serial device servers for telemetry data acquisition and supervisory control. Transportation infrastructure, building automation, and oil & gas industries also deploy these devices to integrate field instruments and environmental controls with central management systems.

Asia-Pacific leads the market in volume due to rapid industrialization, widespread deployment of legacy systems, and the cost-conscious adoption of digital infrastructure in countries like China and India. North America and Europe follow with strong demand driven by operational modernization, cybersecurity compliance, and investment in smart manufacturing. Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa are emerging markets where low-barrier digital upgrades and remote asset management are fostering adoption.

Serial device servers are distributed via industrial automation vendors, system integrators, and IT solution providers. Growing preference for bundled offerings—including software tools, cloud compatibility, and post-installation support—is reinforcing vendor differentiation. Value-added features such as firmware over-the-air (FOTA) updates, network diagnostics, and protocol conversion wizards are being emphasized to reduce integration complexity and downtime.

What Are the Factors Driving Growth in the Serial Device Servers Market?
The serial device servers market is expanding as enterprises seek to future-proof legacy infrastructure while advancing toward digitalized, network-centric operations. These devices serve as crucial enablers of protocol continuity, system interoperability, and secure remote connectivity across a wide range of industries.

Key growth drivers include rising investment in industrial automation, increasing need for integrating serial equipment into Ethernet networks, expanding IIoT ecosystems, and growing focus on operational cybersecurity. Continued adoption of hybrid architectures—combining legacy systems with cloud and edge platforms—is sustaining long-term demand.

As industries confront the dual pressures of modernization and cost containment, could serial device servers become the indispensable linchpin connecting legacy operations to tomorrow’s smart, connected enterprise networks?

SCOPE OF STUDY:

The report analyzes the Serial Device Servers market in terms of units by the following Segments, and Geographic Regions/Countries:

Segments:
Type (External Serial Device Server, Embedded Serial Device Server); Port (Multi-Port, Single-Port); Application (Point-of-Sale Systems, Remote Management, Industrial Control Systems, Data Acquisition); End-User (Industrial, Retail, Telecommunications, Healthcare, Energy & Utilities, Transportation, Other End-Users)

Geographic Regions/Countries:
World; United States; Canada; Japan; China; Europe (France; Germany; Italy; United Kingdom; Spain; Russia; and Rest of Europe); Asia-Pacific (Australia; India; South Korea; and Rest of Asia-Pacific); Latin America (Argentina; Brazil; Mexico; and Rest of Latin America); Middle East (Iran; Israel; Saudi Arabia; United Arab Emirates; and Rest of Middle East); and Africa.

Select Competitors (Total 41 Featured) -

• 3onedata Co., Ltd.
• Advantech Co., Ltd.
• Antaira Technologies, LLC
• ATEN International Co., Ltd.
• Atop Technologies, Inc.
• Black Box Corporation
• Brainboxes Ltd.
• Comtrol Corporation
• Digi International Inc.
• ICP DAS Co., Ltd.
• Lantronix, Inc.
• Mencom Corporation
• Moxa Inc.
• ORing Industrial Networking Corp.
• Perle Systems
• PLANET Technology Corporation
• Sealevel Systems, Inc.
• Siemens AG
• Silex Technology America, Inc.
• UTEK Technology Co., Ltd.

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