Struggling to connect legacy serial devices to a modern laptop? The StarTech.com 6ft (1.8m) 2-Port FTDI USB to Serial RS232 Adapter Cable turns any USB 1.1 or 2.0 port into two reliable DB-9 serial ports, letting you monitor, control and program equipment without hunting for old PCs.
StarTech.com USB to Serial
With this adapter you get a plug-and-play experience that feels seamless. The cable stays compact on your desk, yet the 6ft (1.8m) length gives you freedom to reach devices that sit a few metres away. Once installed, the COM ports are retained, so you never have to re-configure settings after a reboot or accidental unplug. It works across Windows, macOS and Linux, making it a hassle-free addition to mixed-OS environments.
Benefits of StarTech.com USB to Serial
- Consistent COM numbers: COM retention means your software always finds the same port.
- No driver headaches: FTDI chipset provides reliable drivers for many operating systems.
- Space-saving design: External, lightweight (156 g) cable keeps your workspace tidy.
- Future-proof connectivity: Works with USB 1.1, 2.0 and modern OS versions.
- Peace of mind: Backed by a 2-year warranty and lifetime technical support.
Key Features of a 6ft (1.8m) USB to Serial
- Cable length: 2.1 m. Gives you ample reach for devices across a workbench.
- Connectors: USB 2.0 A to 2 × RS-232 DB-9. Standard interfaces for easy hookup.
- Chipset: FTDI. Ensures high compatibility and customisation options.
- COM retention: Automatic re-assignment of COM numbers after disconnects.
- Operating systems: Windows 98-11, Windows Server 2003-2019, Linux LTS, macOS 10.6-13.0. Broad support for mixed environments.
- Power source: USB powered. No external adapters required.
- Colour: Black. Blends discreetly with most setups.
- Dimensions: Width 45 mm × Height 20 mm × Length 146 mm. Compact enough to tuck away.
- Weight: 156 g. Light enough to move without strain.
- Warranty: 2-year StarTech.com warranty. Confidence in long-term reliability.
Usages of a 6ft (1.8m) USB to Serial
This adapter is ideal for engineers needing to program industrial controllers, IT staff linking legacy networking gear, hobbyists working with Arduino-style serial projects, and anyone who must keep older equipment operational while using a modern computer.
Specifications
| Miscellaneous |
| Miscellaneous / Color Category | Black |
| Networking |
| Networking / Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Networking / Features | USB powered |
| Networking / Type | Serial adapter |
| Header |
| Header / Product Line | Startech |
| Header / Packaged Quantity | 1 |
| System Requirements |
| System Requirements / OS Required | Apple macOS 13.0 |
| General |
| General / Device Type | Serial adapter |
| General / Form Factor | External |
| Expansion / Connectivity |
| Expansion / Connectivity / Interfaces | 2 x RS-232 - 9 pin D-Sub (DB-9) |
| Software / System Requirements |
| Software / System Requirements / OS Required | Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition, Microsoft Windows XP Embedded, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows CE 5.0, Microsoft Windows CE 4.2, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2, Linux 2.4.x or later, Microsoft Windows CE 6.0, Microsoft Windows Server 2012, Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2, Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10, Microsoft Windows Server 2019, Linux LTS versions only, Apple MacOS X 10.6 - 10.15, Apple macOS 11.0, Apple macOS 12.0, Microsoft Windows 11, Apple macOS 13.0 |
| Summary Details |
| Product colour | Black |
| Cable length | 2.1 m |
| Connector 1 | USB 2.0 A |
| Quantity per pack | 1 pc(s) |
| Package width | 146 mm |
| Package depth | 206 mm |
| Compliance certificates | CE |
| Width | 45 mm |
| Height | 20 mm |
| Weight | 156 g |
| Master (outer) case width | 402 mm |
| Master (outer) case length | 511 mm |
| Master (outer) case height | 323 mm |
