The StarTech.com ICUSB232INT1 adapter provides a practical solution for integrating an RS232 serial port into systems lacking native support. Designed for business and IT environments, this internal adapter connects to an available USB motherboard header, converting it into a standard DB9 serial port. This allows for the continued use of legacy serial devices, such as point-of-sale terminals, industrial control equipment, or specialized diagnostic tools, with modern motherboards that often omit dedicated serial interfaces. It addresses the challenge of maintaining compatibility with essential serial peripherals without requiring an external adapter or a PCI/PCIe expansion slot. This product is suitable for system builders, integrators, and IT professionals managing diverse hardware environments where reliable serial connectivity remains critical.
This adapter converts an internal motherboard USB header into an RS232 serial port, specifically a DB9 connection.
It is designed for adding an RS232 serial port to systems that have an available internal USB motherboard header but lack a native serial port, enabling compatibility with legacy serial devices.
The product includes the 24-inch internal motherboard USB header to serial RS232 adapter itself.
No, this is an internal adapter designed to connect to a USB motherboard header inside a system, rather than an external USB port.
ICUSB232INT1 - Startech ADD AN RS232 SERIAL PORT TO ANY SYSTEM WITH AN AVAILABLE USB MOTHERBOARD HEADER