Black Box EDN12H-0005-MF RS232 serial cable, DB9 male/female, 5 ft

Serial cable for legacy peripherals

This 5 ft RS232 shielded cable carries a DB9 male connector on one end and a DB9 female connector on the other, linking serial printers, terminals or industrial equipment to a host port. All nine pins are wired straight through so the link behaves as a direct extension without crossover surprises. The beige jacket and metal hoods suit office or rack environments where discrete cabling is preferred.

Shielding and length headroom

A 100% aluminium foil wrap suppresses EMI and RFI noise that can corrupt low-voltage serial signalling over the 5 ft run. The shield remains effective across the full length, but the cable is not rated for longer spans; installations that exceed this distance will need a repeater or a different medium. The fixed 5 ft length also means slack cannot be adjusted on site.

Removable metal hoods for field repairs

Each connector terminates in a metal EMI/RFI hood that unscrews, exposing the solder cups so a technician can repin or repair a damaged wire without discarding the cable. Heavy-duty construction and a lifetime warranty from the manufacturer indicate the assembly is built for repeated mating cycles. Buyers who need right-angle backshells or locking screws not described here should verify compatibility before ordering.