StarTech 1-Port USB to RS-232 Serial Adaptor Cable with COM Retention 1m

The StarTech 1-Port USB to RS-232 Serial Adaptor Cable adds a standard DB9 male RS-232 serial port to any computer with a USB Type-A port, with a 1 m cable for flexible positioning.

Overview

This USB to serial adaptor bridges current USB connectivity and older serial peripheral devices, allowing legacy RS-232 equipment to continue operating with modern laptops and desktop computers. The compact design and 1 m cable make it suitable for constrained spaces where positioning flexibility is needed.

Key Features

• Adds a standard DB9 male RS-232 serial port via a USB Type-A connection
• Supports data transfer rates of up to 921.6 Kbps
• COM port retention preserves assigned COM port values when the adapter is disconnected or the host system is rebooted
• Built around the PL2303RA chipset with USB 2.0 support and backward compatibility with other USB revisions
• Broad operating system support including Windows, Windows Server, Linux and macOS
• 1 m cable provides installation flexibility

Compatibility

Supported operating systems include Windows 7, 10, and 11, Windows Server 2016 and 2019, Linux distributions with kernel 4.15.x LTS and above, and macOS from version 10.11 through to the latest releases. COM port retention removes the need to manually reconfigure COM port assignments after disconnection or reboot, which can save time during maintenance or troubleshooting.

Dimensions

Width, depth and height are listed as 3.3 x 1.5 x 4.3, and the product weighs 60 gm.

Applications

Suitable for IT racks, point-of-sale (POS) terminals, industrial control panels, audiovisual setups, and general office environments.

Choose the StarTech 1-Port USB to RS-232 Serial Adaptor Cable when you need to connect legacy serial devices to a modern USB port with COM port retention and a 1 m cable.