ATEN
ATEN UC232BF USB to RJ-45 RS-232 Console Adapter FTDI 1.2 m
Converts a USB port to an RJ-45 RS-232 console port at up to 921.6 Kbps using a straight RJ-45 cable and FTDI chipset
- Converts USB to RJ-45 RS-232 console port
- Works with straight RJ-45 cable, no rolled cable needed
- Up to 921.6 Kbps COM port transfer rate
- Plug-and-play, compact design for travel
- Anti-EMI performance for stable transmission
USB-to-console adapter for network engineers
The ATEN UC232BF converts a USB port into an RJ-45 RS-232 console connection for configuring routers, switches and modems. It uses an FTDI chipset and accepts a straight RJ-45 cable, removing the need for a rolled cable. The 1.2 m cable length suits desk or rack-side work.
Passive thermal profile and USB bus power
The adapter draws power directly from the USB bus and has no fan or active cooling. Its small, lightweight enclosure produces no audible noise during operation. Anti-EMI construction maintains stable data transmission at the rated 921.6 Kbps without thermal throttling.
Straight-cable convenience and driverless setup
Bundled software is not required; the device operates as a plug-and-play COM port on supported operating systems. The straight RJ-45 wiring eliminates the need to source or carry a rolled console cable. No additional accessories or configuration utilities are included in the package.
Highlights
- Converts USB to RJ-45 RS-232 console port
- Works with straight RJ-45 cable, no rolled cable needed
- Up to 921.6 Kbps COM port transfer rate
- Plug-and-play, compact design for travel
- Anti-EMI performance for stable transmission
Specifications
No published specifications for this item yet.
Questions about this item
How do I install the UC232BF and what step do people miss?
Plug the USB connector into the computer, connect a straight RJ-45 cable from the adapter to the device console port, and let the FTDI driver install automatically — the step people miss is using a straight cable instead of a rolled cable.
What maintenance or replacement will this adapter need later?
No scheduled maintenance is required; if the USB plug or RJ-45 jack wears out from repeated insertions, replace the whole adapter.
What limit appears first during a long configuration session at 921.6 Kbps?
The 921.6 Kbps data-rate ceiling is the first limit; sustained transfers cannot exceed this speed.
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