Protect your electronic devices with the APC PS9-DTE ProtectNet Standalone Surge Protector for Serial RS232 Lines. This unit has a 9 pin female to male connector. This surge protector provides advanced surge protection against damaging power transients travelling over computer, AV, and network data lines, and helps to prevent damage to your devices from electric power spikes and surges. This surge protector also protects your data lines, including Ethernet lines, phone lines, and coaxial lines, to ensure complete protection of your equipment from surges.