--- product_id: 2886338 title: "StarTech.com 1 ft. USB to RS232 Serial DB9 Adapter Cable with COM Port Retention - Up to 920 kpbs USB A to DB9 Serial Adapter , TAA (ICUSB232PRO)" brand: "startech.com" price: "£30.82" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Star Tech.Com" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/2886338-startech-com-1-ft-usb-to-rs232-serial-db9-adapter store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # COM port retention memory 920 kbps high-speed data Cross-platform OS support StarTech.com 1 ft. USB to RS232 Serial DB9 Adapter Cable with COM Port Retention - Up to 920 kpbs USB A to DB9 Serial Adapter , TAA (ICUSB232PRO) **Brand:** startech.com **Price:** £30.82 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔗 Bridge the old with the new—stay connected, stay ahead! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** StarTech.com 1 ft. USB to RS232 Serial DB9 Adapter Cable with COM Port Retention - Up to 920 kpbs USB A to DB9 Serial Adapter , TAA (ICUSB232PRO) by startech.com - **How much does it cost?** £30.82 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/2886338-startech-com-1-ft-usb-to-rs232-serial-db9-adapter) ## Best For - startech.com enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted startech.com brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Plug-and-Play Convenience:** Easy setup with no driver headaches—just connect and get to work immediately. - • **Universal OS Compatibility:** Works flawlessly across Windows, Linux, and Mac OS for versatile deployment. - • **Reliable COM Port Retention:** Automatically preserves and reassigns COM port values for zero hassle reconnections. - • **Seamless Legacy Integration:** Connect RS232 serial devices effortlessly to modern USB ports without costly upgrades. - • **Industrial-Grade Performance:** Supports up to 920 kbps data transfer, ideal for sensors, signage, and control systems. ## Overview The StarTech.com ICUSB232PRO is a professional 1 ft USB to RS232 Serial DB9 adapter cable designed for seamless connection of legacy serial devices to modern computers. Featuring up to 920 kbps data transfer speed, nonvolatile COM port retention for consistent device recognition, and broad compatibility with Windows, Linux, and Mac OS, it ensures reliable, hassle-free integration in industrial and professional environments. Backed by a 2-year limited warranty, this adapter is a trusted solution for managers and tech professionals who demand dependable connectivity without compromise. ## Description The ICUSB232PRO 1 ft USB to RS232 Serial DB9 Adapter Cable with COM Retention offers a professional grade solution for connecting legacy or industrial RS232 serial devices to a laptop or desktop computer through USB - eliminating the expense of upgrading serial peripherals for compatibility. A time-saving and convenient USB/Serial solution, the adapter retains assigned serial COM port values in nonvolatile memory, allowing the same values to automatically be assigned to the adapter serial port if disconnected and reconnected, or disconnected from one USB port and installed in another. A versatile connectivity solution that bridges legacy serial peripheral devices with newer USB-capable computers, the USB to Serial adapter offers broad operating system compatibility including Windows , Linux and Mac OS, for easy integration into mixed environments. Backed by a StarTech.. Review: Works perfectly - We use this with multiple laptops that download from GPS units and need to be reliable and simple. Telling people how to use Device Manager to find where the USB-Serial adapter went doesn't cut it. I can now configure the machines once and know it'll work every time. It installed perfectly on Windows XP, Windows 7 32-bit and Windows 7 64-bit. The fact that it arrives packed in an anti-static bag inside a cardboard box makes it clear it's not the typical cheap blister pack unit. Review: Get the right one! - Be sure to check your COMPUTER and the signature pad you are ordering to make sure it's the correct one. Once we got the correct signature pad, this works perfectly. Easy to hook up...just find a USB port on your computer! ## Features - BROAD COMPATIBILITY: The USB to VGA adapter offers a professional grade solution for connecting legacy or industrial RS232 serial devices to a laptop or desktop computer through USB. - COM RETENTION: The USB to serial RS232 adapter retains assigned serial COM port values in nonvolatile memory to automatically be assigned to the adapter serial port if disconnected and reconnected. - EASY INTEGRATION: A versatile connectivity solution for legacy serial peripheral devices, the USB to RS232 adapter cabler offers broad OS compatibility including Windows, Linux and Mac OS. - VERSATILE FUNCTIONALITY: This USB serial adapter is used to connect, monitor and control industrial sensors and equipment. It can also be used to control LED and Digital signage boards. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B000HVHDJ8 | | Best Sellers Rank | #45 in Serial Adapters #4,007 in Computer Cables & Interconnects | | Brand | StarTech.com | | Built-In Media | StarTech 1' USB to RS232 Serial DB9 Adapter Cable with COM Retention | | Color | Black | | Compatible Devices | Desktop, Laptop, Monitor | | Connector Type | Serial/USB | | Current Rating | 1 Amps | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 172 Reviews | | Finish | Vga | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00065030820080 | | Input Voltage | 12 Volts | | Item Dimensions | 8.27 x 1.5 x 0.57 inches | | Item Type Name | Data Transfer Cable | | Item Weight | 0.03 Kilograms | | Item dimensions L x W x H | 8.27 x 1.5 x 0.57 inches | | Manufacturer | StarTech.com | | Mfr Part Number | ICUSB232PRO | | Model Number | ICUSB232PRO | | Nominal Power | 12 Watts | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Ports | 1 | | Package Quantity | 1 | | Power Plug Type | No Plug | | Smart Home Compatibility | Not Smart Home Compatible | | Specific Uses For Product | personal | | UPC | 065030820080 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Warranty Description | 2 Year | | Warranty Type | Limited | ## Product Details - **Color:** Black - **Compatible Devices:** Desktop, Laptop, Monitor - **Connector Type:** Serial/USB - **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 8.27 x 1.5 x 0.57 inches - **Specific Uses For Product:** personal ## Images ![StarTech.com 1 ft. USB to RS232 Serial DB9 Adapter Cable with COM Port Retention - Up to 920 kpbs USB A to DB9 Serial Adapter , TAA (ICUSB232PRO) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/6183mI1v2sL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: The instruction booklet says windows XP - - Is there a newer version available ?? (provide link)** A: It worked with my Windows 10 **Q: Will this work on a MacBook with the M1 Chip?** A: Hello! I work as an IT Admin for 5 dealerships in the Midwest region. My experience with this adapter is that it did not work for my intentions. We hook MDI Vehicle Diagnostic equipment to a computer using this adapter, and it did not function with the provided drivers. The same drivers are available for Mac OS X, so they should work on an A1 Mac, assuming you need this for a supported function. I believe our issue was a software limitation on GM's side. I'm unsure what you're needing this for, but the one that worked for us can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Tripp-Lite-Serial-Adapter-U209-000-R/dp/B00005V52C/ref=asc_df_B00005V52C/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309773039951&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1341244576104308830&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9023343&hvtargid=pla-432061054982&psc=1 **Q: Is this compatible with windows 10?** A: Yes, ICUSB232PRO is compatible with Windows 10. Sam, StarTech.com Support **Q: The instruction booklet says it is only compatible with windows 98/me/2000/xp - these have been anchient for 20 years - - safe for win 10/11 ?** A: Startech is slow to update stuff. I have both this unit and the unit that is USB-C, and have used both on Windows 10. The USB-C seems to connect quicker, but both work. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works perfectly *by S***R on December 23, 2011* We use this with multiple laptops that download from GPS units and need to be reliable and simple. Telling people how to use Device Manager to find where the USB-Serial adapter went doesn't cut it. I can now configure the machines once and know it'll work every time. It installed perfectly on Windows XP, Windows 7 32-bit and Windows 7 64-bit. The fact that it arrives packed in an anti-static bag inside a cardboard box makes it clear it's not the typical cheap blister pack unit. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Get the right one! *by L***D on June 18, 2014* Be sure to check your COMPUTER and the signature pad you are ordering to make sure it's the correct one. Once we got the correct signature pad, this works perfectly. Easy to hook up...just find a USB port on your computer! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great *by R***L on August 12, 2025* This works as expected ## Frequently Bought Together - StarTech.com 1 ft. 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