Legacy Data
Serial (DB-9)
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Legacy Data
Form Factor
D-sub 9-pin
Pin Count
9
Year
1981
RS-232 serial port with 9 pins, once used for modems, mice, and industrial equipment. Still found on networking gear, UPS units, and scientific instruments for console access.
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Specifications
Compatible Cables
Compatibility
| Connect To | Compatible | Adapter | |
|---|---|---|---|
| USB Type-A | No | Active | Details → |
| USB Mini-B | No | Active | Details → |
| USB Type-B SuperSpeed | No | Active | Details → |
| USB Type-B | No | Active | Details → |
| USB Micro-B SuperSpeed | No | Active | Details → |
| USB Mini-A | No | Active | Details → |
| Serial (DB-9) | Yes | — | Details → |
| Anderson Powerpole | No | — | Details → |
| MIDI DIN | No | — | Details → |
| IEC C5/C6 (Cloverleaf) | No | — | Details → |
| S/PDIF Coaxial | No | — | Details → |
| IEC C13/C14 | No | — | Details → |
| DisplayPort (Full-Size) | No | — | Details → |
| IEC C7/C8 (Figure-8) | No | — | Details → |
| Parallel Port (DB-25) | No | — | Details → |
| SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) | No | — | Details → |
| HD-SDI (BNC) | No | — | Details → |
| USB-C Alt Mode DisplayPort | No | — | Details → |
| RJ11 | No | — | Details → |
| HDMI Type-D (Micro) | No | — | Details → |