--- product_id: 50750884 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 (ICUSB232PRO)" brand: "startech" price: "£35.18" currency: GBP in_stock: true category: "Star Tech" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/50750884-startech-com-1-ft-usb-to-rs232-serial-db9-adapter store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # COM port retention in nonvolatile memory 920 kbps max data rate 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 (ICUSB232PRO) **Brand:** startech **Price:** £35.18 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔗 Bridge the old and new—connect with confidence! ## 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 (ICUSB232PRO) by startech - **How much does it cost?** £35.18 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/50750884-startech-com-1-ft-usb-to-rs232-serial-db9-adapter) ## Best For - startech enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted startech brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Industrial-Grade Control:** Perfect for monitoring and managing sensors, POS devices, and digital signage. - • **Persistent COM Port Memory:** Never lose your COM port assignments—even after reboot or reconnection. - • **Universal OS Compatibility:** Works flawlessly across Windows, Linux, and Mac OS for versatile deployment. - • **Seamless Legacy Integration:** Connect RS232 serial devices effortlessly to modern USB ports without costly upgrades. - • **Trusted Professional Choice:** Backed by 2-year warranty and lifetime tech support from StarTech.com’s 30+ years of expertise. ## Overview The StarTech.com ICUSB232PRO is a 1 ft USB to RS232 Serial DB9 adapter cable delivering up to 920 kbps data transfer. It retains COM port assignments in nonvolatile memory for hassle-free reconnections and supports Windows, Linux, and Mac OS. Designed for IT pros managing legacy serial devices, it offers industrial-grade reliability backed by a 2-year warranty and lifetime technical support. ## Description From the manufacturer Eliminate The Expense Of Upgrading The ICUSB232PRO 1 feet 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. COM Port Assignments Maintained Across Reboot 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. Versatile Solution 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. Applications Add an RS-232 serial port to your laptop/desktop computer through USB; features COM port retention -Designed for IT Administrators looking to add legacy functionality to newer notebooks, PCs and servers that lack an integrated RS232 port. -Connect, monitor and control industrial/automotive sensors and equipment. -Connect bar code scanners, receipt printers and other point of sale devices. -Connect a satellite receiver, serial modem, or PDA with serial sync. -Connect and program LED and Digital signage boards with serial communication ports. StarTech.com Packaging Look for StarTech.com branded packaging to ensure you are getting a genuine StarTech.com product. Features USB to Straight-Through RS232 Serial Adapter. Supports data transfer rates of up to 920kpbs. COM Port assignments maintained across reboot. Powered by an available USB port - no external power adapter required. Provides dual buffers for upstream and downstream data transfer. Supports remote wake up and power management control. Supports automatic handshake mode. ## 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. - THE STARTECH.COM ADVANTAGE: StarTech.com offers a 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support on this USB to RS232 adapter and has been the choice of IT professionals for over 30 years. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B000HVHDJ8 | | Best Sellers Rank | 18,016 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 26 in Serial Adapters | | Brand Name | StarTech | | Colour | Black | | Compatible Devices | DB9 Serial Port Devices | | Connector Type | USB Type A | | Country of Origin | Taiwan | | Current Rating | 1 Amps | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (171) | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00065030820080 | | Input Voltage | 12 Volts | | Item Dimensions | 21 x 3.8 x 1.4 centimetres | | Item Weight | 0.03 Kilograms | | Manufacturer | StarTech.com | | Manufacturer 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 | | Product Finish Type | Matte | | Smart Home Compatibility | Not Smart Home Compatible | | Specific Uses For Product | Monitor | | UPC | 065030820080 | | Unit Count | 1.0 count | | Warranty Type | 2-year warranty | ## Product Details - **Colour:** Black - **Compatible devices:** DB9 Serial Port Devices - **Connector type:** USB Type A - **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 21 x 3.8 x 1.4 centimetres - **Specific uses for product:** Monitor ## Images ![StarTech.com 1 ft. 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