Startech 1 Port Professional USB to Serial Adapter Cable with COM Retention (ICUSB2321X) Warranty Information Warranty 2 Years Hardware Bus Type USB 2.0 Chipset ID Texas Instruments - TIUSB3410 Interface Serial Port Style Cable Adapter Ports 1 Performance FIFO 32 Bytes Max Baud Rate 230.4 Kbps Serial Protocol RS-232 Connector(s) Connector Type(s) 1 - DB-9 (9 pin, D-Sub) Male 1 - USB A (4 pin) Male Software OS Compatibility Windows® 8 (32/64bit), 7 (32/64), Vista (32/64), XP (32/64) Windows Server® 2012, 2008 R2, 2003 Special Notes / Requirements System and Cable Requirements One available USB 1.1 (or above) port Environmental Humidity 5~85% RH Operating Temperature -10°C to 80°C (14°F to 176°F) Storage Temperature -20°C to 100°C (-4°F to 212°F) Physical Characteristics Cable Length 1 ft [0.3 m] Color Black Enclosure Type Plastic Product Height 0.5 in [13 mm] Product Length 16.5 in [420 mm] Product Weight 1.2 oz [33.4 g] Product Width 1.4 in [35 mm] Packaging Information Shipping (Package) Weight 0.3 lb [0.1 kg] What's in the Box Included in Package 1 - USB to Serial Adapter 1 - Driver CD 1 - Instruction Manual The ICUSB2321X Professional grade USB Serial Adapter cable converts a USB 2.0 port into an RS232 serial port allowing you to connect to, monitor and control your serial devices. A durable, single cable design makes this the perfect solution for mobile technicians/administrators that require serial connectivity. Once connected, the USB to serial adapter retains assigned serial COM port values, allowing the same values to automatically be re-assigned to the port provided by the adapter in the event it is disconnected, then re-connected to the host computer. This innovative adapter offers a professional grade solution for connecting legacy or industrial RS232 serial devices to more modern computers, or computers with unused USB ports – perfect for connecting serial modems, barcode scanners or any device with serial sync through USB, eliminating the expense of upgrading the serial peripheral for USB compatibility. Backed by a StarTech. com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support. The StarTech. com Advantage Simple installation and operation with COM port retention provides robust serial connectivity for legacy devices with minimal hassle Easy plug and play installation with USB Powered device - no power outlet required Extensive list of compatible operating systems makes this device perfect for almost any RS232 application