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Black Box DB25 male gender changer EMI/RFI shielded

Black Box Corporation

Black Box Corporation FA402-R2 Db25 gender changer EMI/RFI shielded male IDE cable

SKU CH-V33T-X7EJG MPN FA402-R2

Db25 gender changer with EMI/RFI shielding provides male-to-male IDE connectivity for legacy systems

  • EMI/RFI shielding protects signal integrity in noisy environments
  • DB25 gender changer converts male to female connections instantly
  • IDE cable format fits legacy storage and industrial equipment
  • Black Box Corporation build quality ensures reliable data transfer
  • New condition guarantees full performance from first use

What this cable does and who needs it

This Black Box FA402-R2 is a Db25 gender changer with EMI/RFI shielding. It converts a male 25-pin port so that another male connector can attach directly. Technicians maintaining legacy parallel or serial links use it to join two cables or adapt existing equipment without rewiring.

The specification that decides fit

The part provides a male Db25 interface on both sides and carries no active electronics. It passes straight-through pin connections only, so the attached cables must already share the same pin-out. Buyers who need a null-modem crossover or an active signal converter will find this unit unsuitable.

Installation and common issues

Installation is a simple screw-on mating of the two Db25 ends; no tools or drivers are required. The metal shell provides shielding, but the thumbscrews can strip if over-tightened. Misaligned pins are the usual cause of intermittent connections, so seat each connector fully before securing the screws.

Highlights

  • EMI/RFI shielding protects signal integrity in noisy environments
  • DB25 gender changer converts male to female connections instantly
  • IDE cable format fits legacy storage and industrial equipment
  • Black Box Corporation build quality ensures reliable data transfer
  • New condition guarantees full performance from first use

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

What does the Db25 male connector do when installed in a real system?

The Db25 male connector changes a female port to a male port so a standard cable can plug directly into it.

Which interface standard does the gender changer follow and what does that limit in practice?

The Db25 interface follows the traditional 25-pin serial or parallel pinout, limiting the connection to that pin arrangement.

What physical space is needed to fit the gender changer onto a Db25 port?

The unit matches the standard Db25 shell dimensions, so it fits any panel cut-out or cable end built for a 25-pin connector.

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