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Black USB 2.0 to DB9 serial adapter with 32 inch cable

Dell USB2-VE487-TG data adapter USB 2.0 to RS-232 DB9 32-inch cable

SKU CH-GSGE-7QDT5 MPN USB2-VE487-TG

Converts a USB 2.0 port to a DB9 serial connection with FTDI chipset and includes a 32-inch extension cable

  • Cable length5 in (12.7 cm)
  • Adapter typeType
  • Units per package1
  • Product typeBlack
  • Product colorBlack
  • DetailsUSB2-VE487-TG; Tera Grand; Black; 31.2; inches; 4.7 L x 3.5
  • Broad OS support from Windows 11 back to Windows 98 plus Mac and Linux
  • FTDI chipset provides reliable USB 2.0 to RS-232 serial conversion
  • Connects legacy DB9 devices such as modems, scanners and label printers
  • 32-inch extension cable included for flexible placement
  • Installs as a standard COM port with full modem control signals

USB 2.0 to RS-232 serial adapter

The Dell USB2-VE487-TG converts a USB 2.0 port into a standard 9-pin male RS-232 serial connection using an FTDI chipset. It installs as a regular COM port and supports full modem control signals. The package includes a 32-inch USB extension cable for flexible placement.

USB 2.0 bandwidth and driver limits

The adapter operates at USB 2.0 speeds and delivers RS-232 data rates up to 230,400 bps. Driver support spans Windows 98 through Windows 11, Mac OS 8 and later, Linux 2.4.0 and later, OpenBSD 2.9 and later, and FreeBSD 4.7 and later. No external power supply is required.

Male thumbscrew DB9 connector

The RS-232 end uses male thumbscrews, which are not interchangeable with female hex nut ports. Verify that your target device accepts this connector style before purchase. The cable length between the adapter body and the DB9 plug is 5 inches.

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Price $24.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDell
Product lineUSB2-VE487-TG
Model nameUSB2-VE487-TG
Part numberUSB2-VE487-TG
Product typeBlack
Product colorBlack
Adapter typeType
Size & build
Cable length5 in (12.7 cm)
Product dimensions14.33 in W × 12.83 in H × 9.06 in D
Product weight0.082 kg
In the box
Units per package1
In the box1

Questions about this item

Should I pick the 5 inch or 32 inch cable version?

The adapter itself has a 5 inch cable and the package includes a separate 32 inch USB extension cable so you get both lengths in one box

What does the 230400 bps rating mean when I plug it into a real machine?

It is the maximum serial throughput the FTDI chipset can deliver over the USB 2.0 link; actual speed depends on the connected DB9 device and driver settings

Which USB standard does the adapter use and what does that cap in practice?

It uses USB 2.0 so the serial connection is limited to the 230400 bps ceiling of the FTDI chipset rather than any higher USB bandwidth

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