Startech.com StarTech 1' USB to RS232 Serial DB9 Adapter Cable with COM Retention ICUSB

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.• 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 modeA 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 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support. Applications • Perfect 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 Advantage • COM port settings are retained for serial devices plugged into different USB ports saving time• Easy plug and play installation with StarTech USB Powered adapter - no power outlet required