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product_id: 436881
title: "SABRENT USB 2.0 to Serial (9 Pin) DB 9 RS 232 Converter Cable, Prolific Chipset, HEXNUTS, [Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7/VISTA/XP, Mac OS X 10.6 and Above] 2.5 Feet (CB-DB9P)"
brand: "sabrent"
price: "€ 21.52"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Sabrent"
url: https://www.desertcart.fi/products/436881-sabrent-usb-2-0-to-serial-9-pin-db-9
store_origin: FI
region: Finland
---

# USB 2.0 high-speed interface Hexnut connectors for secure, stable connection Prolific chipset for seamless compatibility SABRENT USB 2.0 to Serial (9 Pin) DB 9 RS 232 Converter Cable, Prolific Chipset, HEXNUTS, [Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7/VISTA/XP, Mac OS X 10.6 and Above] 2.5 Feet (CB-DB9P)

**Brand:** sabrent
**Price:** € 21.52
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔗 Bridge the old and new with seamless serial power!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** SABRENT USB 2.0 to Serial (9 Pin) DB 9 RS 232 Converter Cable, Prolific Chipset, HEXNUTS, [Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7/VISTA/XP, Mac OS X 10.6 and Above] 2.5 Feet (CB-DB9P) by sabrent
- **How much does it cost?** € 21.52 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.fi](https://www.desertcart.fi/products/436881-sabrent-usb-2-0-to-serial-9-pin-db-9)

## Best For

- sabrent enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sabrent brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Plug & Play Simplicity:** Instantly connect legacy serial devices without driver hassle
- • **Universal OS Compatibility:** Works flawlessly across Windows, Mac OS, and Linux platforms
- • **Lifetime Warranty Assurance:** Invest confidently with SABRENT’s lifetime manufacturer warranty
- • **Robust Build with Hexnut Security:** Ensures a rock-solid connection that won’t slip during critical tasks
- • **Customizable COM Ports & Baud Rates:** Tailor your serial communication settings with ease

## Overview

The SABRENT USB 2.0 to Serial DB9 RS232 Converter Cable (2.5 ft) features a reliable Prolific chipset and hexnut connectors, delivering high-speed 480 Mbps data transfer. Compatible with Windows (XP through 11), Mac OS X 10.6+, and Linux, it offers plug-and-play ease and customizable COM port settings. Perfect for professionals needing to connect legacy devices like modems, printers, and routers, it comes backed by a lifetime warranty for lasting peace of mind.

## Description

desertcart.com: SABRENT USB 2.0 to Serial (9 Pin) DB 9 RS 232 Converter Cable, Prolific Chipset, HEXNUTS, [Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7/VISTA/XP, Mac OS X 10.6 and Above] 2.5 Feet (CB-DB9P) : Electronics

Review: Worked as advertised. - It works! I successfully used this cable and picocom on linux to connect to an old tektronix oscilloscope and enable some locked features. Happy with the purchase.
Review: Works out-of-the-box on Windows 10: no need to install external drivers! - I purchased this unit because my old USB to RS-232 adapter did not work on Windows 10. The reason for this is that the PL-2303 chip used in most of these devices is created by Prolific, and in an attempt to combat the rampant counterfeit clones, Prolific started to add some features to their chips which the standard drivers on Windows 10 (and 8) now look for. If that feature cannot be found, the driver assumes it is dealing with a counterfeit unit and refuses to work, with Windows Device Manager showing a Prolific USB-to-Serial Comm Port device with a yellow mark, indicating error 10. Very old units, based on the PL-2303 H, HXA and XA chips, unfortunately got caught in the crossfire, as they simply lack the verification feature that was added to combat counterfeiting. This is the reason my very old unit (of 10+ year) refused to work. While this was annoying, I understand Prolific’s desire to combat unscrupulous 3rd parties selling counterfeit chips, claiming to be originals, down to the stamp on the chip. As such I opted to find a new adapter that was based on current chip versions and ended up purchasing this unit. When it arrived (in a nice-looking retail box), I was a little weary that it mentioned drivers being available for download, as this is how vendors using counterfeit units may try to get around the standard Windows 10 drivers not working: they offer a replacement driver, possibly based on the older Prolific one that lacked the counterfeit check. Fortunately, my worry was quickly put at easy when hooked up the adapter, as it was instantaneously recognized as a valid device. I ran Prolific’s utility to check the chip version (PL2303_CheckChipVersion_v1006.exe), as it confirmed the Sabrent USB 2.0 to Serial adapter was equipped with a genuine PL-2303 TA chip. Happy joy! Now for those complaining this unit is “wrong” because it has nuts and not screws: you may be forgetting that this adapter is replacing the DB-9 RS-232 port that used to exist on a computer. Those looked just the same as this adapter, as you were expected to put a male-female serial cable between your PC and the device you were hooking it up to, and those cables has the screws needed to secure both ends. While replacing the nuts with screws may be convenient for those serial devices close enough to the computer that they could plug the adapter straight into it, doing so would make it impossible to securely hook up a configuration with a standard serial cable. An option could be for Sabrent to make the screws removable, which would be the best of both worlds, but their existing design is in no way wrong.

## Features

- Provides the connection between USB and the traditional RS-232 serial port.
- Supported OS: Windows 2000/ME/98SE, Windows XP (32/64-bit), Windows Vista (32/64-bit), Windows 7 (32/64-bit), Windows 8/8.1 (32/64-bit), Windows 10 and higher (32/64-bit), Mac OS X 10.6 and Above, Linux 2.4 or above.
- Easy to setup: Plug & Play - Simply plug your device into the adapter and the adapter into your PC or Mac.
- COM ports and Baud rates can be modified to desired set up.
- This product comes with LIFETIME manufacturer warranty.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| AC Adapter Current | 2 Amps |
| ASIN | B00IDSM6BW |
| Best Sellers Rank | #2 in Serial Cables |
| Brand | SABRENT |
| Cable Type | Parallel Cable |
| Color | Grey |
| Compatible Devices | Modem |
| Compatible Phone Models | PC or Mac |
| Connector Gender | Male-to-Female |
| Connector Type | USB Type A |
| Data Transfer Rate | 480 Megabits Per Second |
| Date First Available | February 12, 2014 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00819921011329 |
| Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 3.21 ounces |
| Item model number | CB-DB9P |
| Manufacturer | SABRENT |
| Model Name | CB-DB9P |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Pins | 9 |
| Product Dimensions | 7.36 x 5.16 x 0.74 inches |
| Recommended Uses For Product | printers, GPS Navigation System, Router, Server |
| Shape | Round |
| Special Feature | High Speed |
| Specification Met | No |
| UPC | 819921011329 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** SABRENT
- **Cable Type:** Parallel Cable
- **Compatible Devices:** Modem
- **Connector Type:** USB Type A
- **Special Feature:** High Speed

## Images

![SABRENT USB 2.0 to Serial (9 Pin) DB 9 RS 232 Converter Cable, Prolific Chipset, HEXNUTS, [Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7/VISTA/XP, Mac OS X 10.6 and Above] 2.5 Feet (CB-DB9P) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Nz9CP-7vL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is this cable running an ftdi chip?**
A: It has a Prolific PL-2303 TA

**Q: is this a vga to usbc adapter?**
A: It is not a vga cable.  It is a RS-232 communication cable for devices.

**Q: Is this both direction cable, meaning rs-232 to usb to rs-232?**
A: This unit converts USB to RS-232 and RS-232 to USB allowing two way communication between devices.

**Q: Does this work with mac OSX?**
A: Yes worked well

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worked as advertised.
*by D***E on January 7, 2026*

It works! I successfully used this cable and picocom on linux to connect to an old tektronix oscilloscope and enable some locked features. Happy with the purchase.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works out-of-the-box on Windows 10: no need to install external drivers!
*by R***G on April 21, 2018*

I purchased this unit because my old USB to RS-232 adapter did not work on Windows 10. The reason for this is that the PL-2303 chip used in most of these devices is created by Prolific, and in an attempt to combat the rampant counterfeit clones, Prolific started to add some features to their chips which the standard drivers on Windows 10 (and 8) now look for. If that feature cannot be found, the driver assumes it is dealing with a counterfeit unit and refuses to work, with Windows Device Manager showing a Prolific USB-to-Serial Comm Port device with a yellow mark, indicating error 10. Very old units, based on the PL-2303 H, HXA and XA chips, unfortunately got caught in the crossfire, as they simply lack the verification feature that was added to combat counterfeiting. This is the reason my very old unit (of 10+ year) refused to work. While this was annoying, I understand Prolific’s desire to combat unscrupulous 3rd parties selling counterfeit chips, claiming to be originals, down to the stamp on the chip. As such I opted to find a new adapter that was based on current chip versions and ended up purchasing this unit. When it arrived (in a nice-looking retail box), I was a little weary that it mentioned drivers being available for download, as this is how vendors using counterfeit units may try to get around the standard Windows 10 drivers not working: they offer a replacement driver, possibly based on the older Prolific one that lacked the counterfeit check. Fortunately, my worry was quickly put at easy when hooked up the adapter, as it was instantaneously recognized as a valid device. I ran Prolific’s utility to check the chip version (PL2303_CheckChipVersion_v1006.exe), as it confirmed the Sabrent USB 2.0 to Serial adapter was equipped with a genuine PL-2303 TA chip. Happy joy! Now for those complaining this unit is “wrong” because it has nuts and not screws: you may be forgetting that this adapter is replacing the DB-9 RS-232 port that used to exist on a computer. Those looked just the same as this adapter, as you were expected to put a male-female serial cable between your PC and the device you were hooking it up to, and those cables has the screws needed to secure both ends. While replacing the nuts with screws may be convenient for those serial devices close enough to the computer that they could plug the adapter straight into it, doing so would make it impossible to securely hook up a configuration with a standard serial cable. An option could be for Sabrent to make the screws removable, which would be the best of both worlds, but their existing design is in no way wrong.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect to create serial port
*by M***Z on December 18, 2025*

Works exellent

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*Store origin: FI*
*Last updated: 2026-02-06*