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Black USB-A to RJ45 console cable with moulded connectors, 1.8 m length

BUCIER

BUCIER USB to RJ45 Console Cable with FTDI Chip 1.8m

SKU CH-9CA3-7JFWQ

A USB-to-RJ45 console cable with FTDI chip for configuring Cisco, Juniper, HP and other network devices from a laptop, 1.8 m long

  • Connector TypeLighting Connector to USB A

Cable Length 12 Feet

  • Direct USB access to console ports eliminates legacy serial adapters
  • FTDI chipset ensures reliable debugging across Windows, Mac and Linux
  • 8 m length gives comfortable reach for rack-side configuration
  • Pinout matches Cisco DTE standard for broad router and switch compatibility
  • USB 2.0 interface supports up to 500 kbaud serial throughput

Network console cable for engineers

This USB to RJ45 console cable replaces legacy RS-232 serial ports, letting a laptop or PC connect directly to the console port of routers, switches, firewalls and other serial-based network devices. It uses an FTDI chipset and supports USB 2.0 with USB 1.1 compatibility for broad host support. The 1.8 m length suits rack-side configuration work.

Compatibility scope and limits

The cable works with Cisco, Juniper, NETGEAR, Ubiquiti, Linksys, TP-Link, Huawei, H3C, HP and 3Com equipment running 32-bit or 64-bit Windows, macOS or Linux. It is not an Ethernet cable and cannot carry network traffic. Chrome OS is explicitly unsupported, so users on that platform will need a different solution.

Pinout and speed details

The RJ45 connector follows the console DTE pinout: CTS, DSR, RXD, dual GND, TXD, DTR and RTS on pins 1 through 8 respectively. Maximum RS-232 signalling rate is 500 kbaud, which covers typical CLI debugging and configuration sessions. No additional drivers or adapters are bundled beyond the integrated FTDI chip.

Highlights

  • Direct USB access to console ports eliminates legacy serial adapters
  • FTDI chipset ensures reliable debugging across Windows, Mac and Linux
  • 8 m length gives comfortable reach for rack-side configuration
  • Pinout matches Cisco DTE standard for broad router and switch compatibility
  • USB 2.0 interface supports up to 500 kbaud serial throughput

Specifications

Connector TypeLighting Connector to USB A

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Questions about this item

Does my laptop need a USB 2.0 Type-A port for the BUCIER console cable to work?

Yes, the cable plugs into a standard USB 2.0 Type-A port and is backward compatible with USB 1.1 hosts.

Will the FTDI chip in this cable communicate with a legacy DB-9 serial console port on my older switch?

The cable terminates in an RJ45 console connector; you will need a separate RJ45-to-DB-9 adapter to reach a DB-9 console port.

How can I verify the cable is recognised by the operating system after I plug it in?

Open Device Manager on Windows or run `lsusb` on Linux; the FTDI chip should appear as a USB Serial Port with a COM or ttyUSB assignment.

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