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Black Box DB25 male-to-male shielded gender changer, compact metallic finish

Black Box Corporation

Black Box DB25 Male/Male Gender Changer FA402R2

SKU CH-ATYC-T7555

Shielded DB25 male-to-male gender changer connects two female ports directly

  • DB25 male-to-male gender changer connects two female ports
  • Shielded construction protects signals from electromagnetic interference
  • Compact adapter fits tight rack and patch-panel spaces
  • Simple passive device requires no power or configuration
  • Black Box networking accessory built for reliable serial links

DB25 Male-to-Male Gender Changer

This shielded adapter connects two DB25 female ports, converting the gender of a serial or parallel interface. It suits technicians maintaining legacy industrial, laboratory or networking equipment that still relies on 25-pin D-sub connectors. The compact metal housing protects signal integrity in electrically noisy environments.

Shielded D-Sub Interface Limits

The DB25 standard carries up to 25 conductors but offers no defined maximum cable length or data rate; those depend on the connected devices and cable quality. Shielding reduces EMI pickup, yet the interface itself cannot guarantee performance beyond the specifications of the host equipment. No active circuitry is present to boost or regenerate signals.

Straight-Through Pin Mapping Decides Fit

This changer uses a straight-through pin assignment, meaning pin 1 connects to pin 1 across the adapter. It will not work where a null-modem or crossover wiring is required, so buyers needing reversed transmit and receive lines must select a different adapter. Verify the pin-out before ordering.

Highlights

  • DB25 male-to-male gender changer connects two female ports
  • Shielded construction protects signals from electromagnetic interference
  • Compact adapter fits tight rack and patch-panel spaces
  • Simple passive device requires no power or configuration
  • Black Box networking accessory built for reliable serial links

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Is the FA402R2 the right gender changer for my DB25 male-to-male connection?

Yes, this DB25 male-to-male shielded gender changer joins two female DB25 ports and is listed as model FA402R2.

What does the shielded DB25 design do for signal quality in my setup?

The shielded housing protects the 25-pin signals from electromagnetic interference during data transfer.

Does the DB25 interface on this changer limit the serial or parallel throughput I can expect?

The DB25 connector carries 25 pins; actual throughput depends on the serial or parallel protocol used by your equipment.

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