USB-til-seriel-port-adapter HP J7B60AA

The HP USB to Serial Port Adapter (J7B60AA) provides a convenient way to add a DB-9 serial port to a desktop or laptop via a USB Type-A connection. The compact adapter lets you connect serial and parallel peripherals to any available USB 2.0 or 3.0 port for reliable communication with legacy devices.

Advantages

The adapter installs simply by plugging into a USB 2.0 or 3.0 port and attaching your serial or parallel device to the DB-9 connector. It supports USB data transfer speeds up to 12 Mbps and serial communication up to 115.2 Kbps, offering stable connectivity for common serial peripherals. Its compact form factor and HP compatibility make it suitable for business and industrial environments where legacy serial connections are required.

Suitable for

• Connecting POS terminals, barcode scanners and receipt printers with serial interfaces
• Linking industrial controllers, sensors or measurement equipment to a PC
• Using legacy medical or laboratory devices that rely on RS-232 serial ports

Key specifications

• Manufacturer: HP
• Model / MPN: J7B60AA
• Interface: USB Type-A to DB-9 (serial)
• USB compatibility: USB 2.0 / USB 3.0 ports
• USB transfer speed: up to 12 Mbps
• Serial speed: up to 115.2 Kbps (RS-232)
• Category: Serial & Parallel cables

How to use

Plug the USB Type-A connector into an available USB 2.0 or 3.0 port on your computer. Connect your serial or parallel peripheral to the DB-9 connector on the adapter. Install any required drivers if prompted by the operating system; once the driver is installed the serial port will appear in your device manager and be ready for use with serial communication software or device-specific applications.

Recommendations

For stable operation, use a direct USB port on the computer rather than an unpowered USB hub. Ensure correct driver installation for your operating system and verify baud rate and communication settings match the connected device.