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product_id: 49003332
title: "USB to RS-232 Adapter (35cm) UC232A ATEN, Up to 921.6 Kbps, Works with cellular phones, PDAs, digital cameras, modems or ISDN terminal adapter, compatible with Windows, Mac, Linux, UK, #1 KVM Market L"
brand: "aten"
price: "R769"
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reviews_count: 13
category: "Aten"
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# Up to 230 Kbps data transfer Cross-platform OS compatibility USB to RS-232 serial interface USB to RS-232 Adapter (35cm) UC232A ATEN, Up to 921.6 Kbps, Works with cellular phones, PDAs, digital cameras, modems or ISDN terminal adapter, compatible with Windows, Mac, Linux, UK, #1 KVM Market L

**Brand:** aten
**Price:** R769
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

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## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** USB to RS-232 Adapter (35cm) UC232A ATEN, Up to 921.6 Kbps, Works with cellular phones, PDAs, digital cameras, modems or ISDN terminal adapter, compatible with Windows, Mac, Linux, UK, #1 KVM Market L by aten
- **How much does it cost?** R769 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/49003332-usb-to-rs-232-adapter-35cm-uc232a-aten-up-to)

## Best For

- aten enthusiasts

## Why This Product

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

## Key Features

- • **LED Data Indicator:** Visual confirmation of active data transmission for peace of mind.
- • **Robust Compatibility:** Seamlessly works with Windows, Mac, Linux, and more—future-proof your setup.
- • **Plug & Play Simplicity:** Instantly connect legacy serial devices without hassle.
- • **Compact & Durable Design:** Sturdy transparent casing built to last in any professional environment.
- • **Reliable High-Speed Transfer:** Smooth data flow up to 230 Kbps keeps your workflow uninterrupted.

## Overview

The ATEN UC232A USB to RS-232 adapter delivers reliable serial connectivity with up to 230 Kbps transfer speeds. Compatible across Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms, it supports a wide range of devices including modems, PDAs, and digital cameras. Its plug-and-play design, durable build, and handy LED indicator make it an essential tool for professionals needing seamless legacy device integration.

## Description

Product Description UC232A is a USB to serial port converter. It provides PCs, notebook PCs and handheld computing devices using USB an external PnP RS232 port Manufacturer's Description UC232A is a USB to serial port converter. It provides PCs, notebook PCs and handheld computing devices using USB an external PnP RS232 port

Review: Great product and value for money - Usually I tend not to trust converters for this price. But as this was for my workplace and with all the previous reviews I decided to bite the bullet and get 2. In fact these did not disappoint. They are absolutely brilliant for the price and using them for a month they have been working flawlessly. I used it with Windows 7 (both 32 and 64bit) PCs we have in store and it was recognized and worked as soon as I plugged it in. It also comes with the Drivers CD should it have issues. Build wise they are very sturdy. It is not noticable on the picture but there is a small LED light to indicate the Data coming through from the PC into our Receipt Printer which is handy. Overall, value for money and a very good product.
Review: Works well for Cisco Switch console connections - This is a Male connector (i.e the pins stick out) Wasn't clear on the product info page, but it's just what I need. I bought this to replace a cheap £3 cable I bought on Eay, which of course has never worked. Rubbish. First moral = buy cheap - buy twice This on the other hand works fine. Arrived within a few days, The XP/Vista/7 drivers are on a CD included. Installed the driver on my Win7 64 bit laptop, a message appeared to say the software may not have installed correctly but plugged it in and Windows ran through the Found New Hardware Wizard fine. I'm using it to connect to a Cisco Catalyst 2950 switch. Using Putty, you'll need to set it to "Serial", 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity and XON/Off flow control I have only tested that I can bash commands into the switch. I've not tested upgrading its IOS so can't vouch for speed, but the packaging claims that it can handle 230 Kbps transfer rate.

## Features

- Support the RS232 Serial interface
- Full compliance with the USB Specification
- Up to 230 Kbps data transfer rate
- Works with cellular phones, PDAs, digital cameras, modems or ISDN terminal adapter
- OS Compatibility: WIN98, WIN ME, WIN 2K, WIN 2003, WIN XP, Windows Vista, LINUX and Mac OS 8.6/9/10

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000J3OK7C |
| Best Sellers Rank | 40,006 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 140 in Serial Adapters 6,676 in USB Cables |
| Box Contents | Contents: 1 item |
| Brand | ATEN |
| Brand Name | ATEN |
| Colour | Transparent |
| Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
| Compatible devices | Personal Computer |
| Connector Type | DB-9, USB Type A |
| Connector type | DB-9, USB Type A |
| Current Rating | 0.6 Amps |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 474 Reviews |
| EU Spare Part Availability Duration | 1 Years |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00672792000027, 00705110104166, 04710423770751, 05055851123151 |
| Input Voltage | 240 Volts |
| Item Dimensions | 12.5 x 8 x 2.5 centimetres |
| Item Part Number | UC-232A, USB110A |
| Item Type Name | USB to RS-232 Adapter (35cm) |
| Item Weight | 0.04 Kilograms |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 12.5 x 8 x 2.5 centimetres |
| Manufacturer | ATEN |
| Manufacturer Part Number | UC-232A |
| Model Number | UC232A |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Ports | 2 |
| Package Quantity | 1 |
| Power Plug Type | No Plug |
| Product Finish Type | Transparent |
| Product Warranty | 1 Year Manufacturer |
| Specific Uses For Product | calculator |
| Specific uses for product | calculator |
| UPC | 705110104166 672792000027 001910338139 758399116702 523161023430 803982783318 600102517842 102931009876 033585564575 012304135661 069060084320 791963199534 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 count |
| Warranty Type | Limited |

## Product Details

- **Colour:** Transparent
- **Compatible devices:** Personal Computer
- **Connector type:** DB-9, USB Type A
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 12.5 x 8 x 2.5 centimetres
- **Specific uses for product:** calculator

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: will it work with win 8.1?**
A: Cannot give an exact answer, as I only run Win XP Win 7.  However, it is a fully specified USB 2 adapter, so as long as your PC has at least one USB 2 port, I can see no reason why it should be a problem.

**Q: What is the gender of the rs232 end? Male or Female? I cannot tell from the picture.**
A: Both ends are female.

**Q: how can I get the adaptor to work with windows 8?**
A: Using Windows 8.1 Pro the device auto installed and presented as COM4: ATEN USB to Serial Bridge (COM4). Testing connecting to an Alpha server running VMS and it was fine. I did this a few times and sometimes it installed as COM4 and others, COM3. Using the excellent, and free, Tera Term as my choice of terminal emulator.

**Q: Anyone used with Windows 8 and a gender converter successfully ?**
A: Used with Windows 8.1 for about 10 months now, mainly for Cisco kit using blue Cisco DB9 - RJ45 cable no issues.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great product and value for money
*by P***J on 4 March 2013*

Usually I tend not to trust converters for this price. But as this was for my workplace and with all the previous reviews I decided to bite the bullet and get 2. In fact these did not disappoint. They are absolutely brilliant for the price and using them for a month they have been working flawlessly. I used it with Windows 7 (both 32 and 64bit) PCs we have in store and it was recognized and worked as soon as I plugged it in. It also comes with the Drivers CD should it have issues. Build wise they are very sturdy. It is not noticable on the picture but there is a small LED light to indicate the Data coming through from the PC into our Receipt Printer which is handy. Overall, value for money and a very good product.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works well for Cisco Switch console connections
*by K***L on 12 May 2012*

This is a Male connector (i.e the pins stick out) Wasn't clear on the product info page, but it's just what I need. I bought this to replace a cheap £3 cable I bought on Eay, which of course has never worked. Rubbish. First moral = buy cheap - buy twice This on the other hand works fine. Arrived within a few days, The XP/Vista/7 drivers are on a CD included. Installed the driver on my Win7 64 bit laptop, a message appeared to say the software may not have installed correctly but plugged it in and Windows ran through the Found New Hardware Wizard fine. I'm using it to connect to a Cisco Catalyst 2950 switch. Using Putty, you'll need to set it to "Serial", 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity and XON/Off flow control I have only tested that I can bash commands into the switch. I've not tested upgrading its IOS so can't vouch for speed, but the packaging claims that it can handle 230 Kbps transfer rate.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good for your Raspberry Pi (PL2303)
*by D***N on 22 January 2013*

This costs a bit more than some of the cheaper USB to serial adaptors, but works with both a Raspberry Pi (Debian) or Windows PC (Win 7). It is detected is Prolific 2303 chipset and worked fine.There is no driver disk as you do not need it! Well recommended.

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*Last updated: 2026-09-27*