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Black Box Corporation

Black Box DB15 Male/Female Data Cable 25ft

SKU CH-A618-M5C4Z

A 25 ft DB15 male-to-female cable with molded shielding and thumbscrew connectors for secure data links

  • 25-foot reach connects distant equipment without signal loss
  • DB15 male-to-female layout links legacy ports directly
  • Moulded shielded construction protects data from interference
  • Thumbscrew connectors secure the link against accidental disconnect
  • Black Box Innovations build ensures reliable serial performance

Black Box DB15 25ft Cable

This Black Box Innovations cable provides a 25-foot DB15 male-to-female connection for legacy serial or peripheral links. The moulded, shielded construction protects signal integrity in office or industrial environments. It suits technicians maintaining older equipment that still relies on this interface. Buyers needing a different connector type or a shorter run should look elsewhere.

Thermals Noise Power

As a passive copper cable it generates no heat, draws no power and produces no audible noise during operation. The shielded jacket helps reject electromagnetic interference without active components. No fan, radiator or external supply is involved in normal use. Installations requiring active signal boosting over longer distances will need separate hardware.

Upgrade Replacement

The cable replaces a damaged or missing DB15 link in existing KVM, serial or industrial control setups. The 25-foot length suits fixed installations where equipment cannot be moved closer together. It is not a solution for converters, adapters or modern high-speed interfaces. Users migrating to newer connection standards will not benefit from this part.

Highlights

  • 25-foot reach connects distant equipment without signal loss
  • DB15 male-to-female layout links legacy ports directly
  • Moulded shielded construction protects data from interference
  • Thumbscrew connectors secure the link against accidental disconnect
  • Black Box Innovations build ensures reliable serial performance

Specifications

BrandBlack Box Innovations

Questions about this item

How do I install the DB15 thumbscrew cable without stripping the threads?

Align the male connector with the female port, then turn each thumbscrew by hand until resistance is felt before giving a final quarter-turn with fingertips; over-tightening with tools is the step most people get wrong.

What maintenance will the 25ft shielded DB15 cable need over time?

Inspect the molded strain relief and thumbscrew threads every few months; if the shielding foil becomes exposed or a thumbscrew no longer holds, replace the cable.

At what length does signal degradation appear first on this 25ft DB15 cable under sustained use?

The 25ft run is the practical limit; beyond this distance attenuation on the 15-pin interface increases noticeably during continuous data sessions.

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