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Small black box with two USB ports and a DB9 connector, manual switch button and LED indicator

CoolGear

CoolGear CG-2URS232M 2 Port USB 2.0 to RS-232 Manual Switch FTDI Chipset

SKU CH-RNCG-0VFEW

A manual switch shares one RS-232 device between two USB ports using an FTDI chipset with 250 kbps data rate and 15 kV ESD protection

  • ColorBlack
  • Manual switch shares one serial device between two USB hosts
  • FTDI chipset delivers reliable RS-232 communication at over 250 kbps
  • ±15 kV ESD protection shields the serial port from surges
  • LED shows which computer is connected to the device
  • USB 1.1, 2.0, 3.0 and 3.1 compliant for broad host compatibility

Two-Port USB to RS-232 Manual Switch

The CoolGear CG-2URS232M lets a single serial device connect to two separate computers via USB 2.0 ports. An FTDI chipset handles the USB-to-serial conversion and supports data rates over 250kbps. A front-panel button selects the active host while an LED shows which system is connected. It targets technicians and integrators managing legacy RS-232 equipment across multiple workstations.

Fits into a Build Without External Power

The switch draws 5 V directly from the USB bus so no separate power adapter is required. It presents a DB9 male connector wired for DTE mode and meets EIA/TIA-232F and CCITT V.28/V.24 specifications. ESD protection rated at ±15 kV shields the serial I/O lines. Compatibility spans USB 1.1, 2.0, 3.0 and 3.1 hosts running Windows 98 through 10, Mac OS 8.6 or later, and Linux.

Replaces Software Sharing or Cable Swapping

This unit replaces the practice of physically moving a serial cable between machines or relying on unreliable software-based port sharing. The hardware switch guarantees exclusive, instantaneous access to the connected device without driver conflicts. The jump is worth it when uptime matters and the serial peripheral must stay permanently wired while control shifts between two hosts.

Highlights

  • Manual switch shares one serial device between two USB hosts
  • FTDI chipset delivers reliable RS-232 communication at over 250 kbps
  • ±15 kV ESD protection shields the serial port from surges
  • LED shows which computer is connected to the device
  • USB 1.1, 2.0, 3.0 and 3.1 compliant for broad host compatibility

Specifications

BrandCoolgear
ModelCG-2URS232M
ColorBlack

Questions about this item

What is the maximum data rate the FTDI chipset can sustain?

The FTDI chipset supports data rates over 250kbps for RS-232 communication.

How much power does the switch draw from the USB port during continuous operation?

It operates power-free from the DC 5V USB supply, requiring no external adapter.

Which operating systems have driver support for the FTDI chipset in this switch?

Drivers cover Windows 98 SE through Windows 10, Mac OS 8.6 and later, and Linux.

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