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Sabrent

Sabrent USB 2.0 to Serial 9-Pin DB-9 RS-232 Cable 10 ft

SKU CH-0QP7-0ZQAH GTIN 840025250109

A 10 ft USB 2.0 to 9-pin DB-9 RS-232 serial adapter with Prolific chipset for legacy device connectivity

  • TypeOthers
  • Length10 ft.
  • Connector Number1

Length 10 ft.

  • 6 ft.
  • 10 ft.
  • 2.5 ft.

Struck-through versions exist but are not stocked here.

  • Connect legacy serial devices via USB 2.0 port
  • Works with Windows, Mac OS X 10.6+, Linux 2.4+
  • Plug & Play setup requires no driver installation
  • Adjustable COM ports and baud rates for flexibility
  • Ten-foot cable length suits extended workspace layouts

USB-to-Serial Adapter for Legacy Devices

This Sabrent cable bridges a USB 2.0 port to a 9-pin DB-9 RS-232 serial connection. It lets modern computers talk to older industrial equipment, networking gear or point-of-sale hardware that still relies on a traditional COM port. The ten-foot length gives flexible placement across a workbench or rack.

Driver Support Across Current and Older OS

The Prolific chipset works with Windows from 2000 through 10 and higher in both 32-bit and 64-bit editions, plus Mac OS X 10.6 and above and Linux kernel 2.4 or above. Plug-and-play installation means the virtual COM port appears automatically, and baud rates can be adjusted in software to match the attached device.

Ten-Foot Cable with Hex Nut Connectors

The single DB-9 connector terminates in a ten-foot cable fitted with hex nuts for a secure screw-down fit. Buyers needing a shorter run, a gender changer or an isolated industrial-grade link will need a different cable.

Highlights

  • Connect legacy serial devices via USB 2.0 port
  • Works with Windows, Mac OS X 10.6+, Linux 2.4+
  • Plug & Play setup requires no driver installation
  • Adjustable COM ports and baud rates for flexibility
  • Ten-foot cable length suits extended workspace layouts

Specifications

BrandSABRENT
ModelCB-9PTF
TypeOthers
Length10 ft.
Connector Number1
Shipping weight0.16 kg
Package size206 × 130 × 23 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install the Sabrent 840025250109 cable and what step is often missed?

Plug the USB 2.0 end into the computer, then connect the 9-pin DB-9 connector to the serial device. The step often missed is installing the Prolific chipset driver before first use so the virtual COM port appears in Device Manager.

What maintenance or replacement will the Sabrent 840025250109 cable need over time?

No scheduled maintenance is required. If the cable fails, replace the entire 10 ft assembly; the DB-9 hexnuts and USB 2.0 plug are not user-serviceable.

What limit appears first during sustained use of the Sabrent 840025250109 cable?

The RS-232 signalling rate and the USB 2.0 bandwidth set the practical throughput ceiling; the 10 ft length also approaches the maximum recommended RS-232 cable run before signal degradation.

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