ATEN UC232A1-AT - Serial RS-232 adapter, black, metallic

The ATEN UC232A1-AT USB Type-A to RS-232 (DB-9) serial adapter connects modern computers to legacy peripherals. It converts signals from a standard USB Type-A port into the RS-232 (DB-9) format, providing a reliable data link for industrial controllers, scientific instruments, and point-of-sale systems that lack native USB inputs. With transfer speeds up to 0.9216 Mbit/s, it handles standard serial workloads efficiently. Administrators use the adapter to keep older infrastructure running alongside modern desktop systems.

The device is straightforward to set up, thanks to broad operating system support, and works with both Windows and macOS. It features a compact, metallic-black casing suitable for professional environments. The adapter is well-suited for use in laboratories or server rooms, and its slim profile minimises clutter around workstations.

• 1-metre cable: Provides sufficient reach to connect rear-mounted desktop ports to nearby external equipment.
• Male-to-male connectors: Plugs directly into host and peripheral ports without requiring additional gender changers.
• Straight connectors: Facilitates standard inline cable routing without blocking adjacent ports.
• Dedicated USB-to-serial conversion: Converts digital signals into protocols compatible with legacy hardware.