Straight Through DB9 RS232 Serial Cable, 6ft Male to Female 9 Pin Straight Through Extension Cable
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Manufacturer description
Console Cable DB9 Female to Male 1.8M
SpecPicks Verdict
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Key Features
- 【Connect Serial Devices】The serial male to female cable extends the COM port connection between the computer and some RS-232 compatible devices.
- 【Compatible with Many Devices】The COM port serial cable works with console devices such as DB9 equipped serial modems, UPS, ISDN Terminal Adapters, digital cameras, label writers, palm PCs, PDAs etc.Compatible with multiple systems such as Windows, Windows Vista, Mac OS and Liunx.
- 【Stable Data Transmission】Both the male and female ends of the serial cable are equipped with screws to ensure a solid connection to the device, making data transmission more stable and faster.
- 【Straight Through Cable Sequence】The male and female connectors of the RS232 cable are arranged by pin, 1-1, 2-2, 3-3, 4-4,...... , 8-8, 9-9.
- 【100% SATISFACTION SERVICE】If you have any question about our product, please feel free to contact us. We will take full responsibility for the product quality and try our best to solve your problem quickly and efficiently!
Full Specifications
| Brand | PhyinLan |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Model | PHYDB9F2M |
| Cable Type | Serial |
| Item Shape | Round |
| Model Name | PHYDB9F2M |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Item Length | 6 Feet |
| Part Number | PHYDB9F2M |
| Compatibility | Mac |
| Connector Type | Db9 Female to Db9 Male |
| Number of Pins | 9 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Special Feature | Data Transfer, High Speed |
| Connector Gender | Male-to-Female |
| Compatible Devices | Laptop, Modem, PC |
| Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor, Outdoor |
| Customer Package Type | coiled in protective tubing |
| Compatible Phone Models | No Compatible Phone Models |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Connecting serial devices to computers and extending COM port connections |
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Straight Through DB9 RS232 Serial Cable, 6ft Male to Female 9 Pin Straight Through Extension Cable is vintage hardware; the used and vintage market on eBay carries most of the live inventory. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. It also has an Amazon listing — check it for current price and availability. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.
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