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USB-C to RJ45 serial cable, six feet, snagless connectors

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Cable Matters RNAB078PT5N24 USB-C to RJ45 Serial Cable 6ft

SKU CH-X6BN-85SER MPN RNAB078PT5N24

Connects a USB-C computer to a Cisco-style RJ45 console port with an integrated FTDI chipset and snagless connector

  • Connect latest USB-C laptops to network consoles
  • Integrated FTDI chipset handles USB signalling and RS-232 level shifting
  • Snagless RJ45 connector protects the tab from damage
  • Works with Windows 10, macOS 10.11+, Linux Ubuntu 11.10+
  • Extend total length to 15 feet with USB-C extension

USB-C console cable for network gear

This USB-C to RJ45 console cable links a modern laptop or desktop to the serial console port of a switch or router. An integrated FTDI chipset handles USB signalling and RS-232 level shifting. The six-foot rollover cable follows the standard Cisco pin-out and works with Windows, macOS and Linux. Bus power means no external adapter is required.

Replaces legacy serial or USB-A adapters

It replaces older DB9 serial cables or USB-A-to-RJ45 dongles when the host only offers USB-C ports. The jump is worth it when configuring Cisco-compatible gear from a recent MacBook Pro, ultrabook or tablet that lacks a traditional serial port. FTDI drivers are included in Windows 10, macOS 10.11 and Ubuntu 11.10 or can be downloaded from the manufacturer.

Check host port and target console

Verify the computer has an available USB-C 2.0 port and that the network device presents a standard RJ45 console port with Cisco rollover wiring. This cable is not a crossover cable and will not operate over an Ethernet data port. Administrator permission is needed to install any required terminal utility such as PuTTY on Windows.

Highlights

  • Connect latest USB-C laptops to network consoles
  • Integrated FTDI chipset handles USB signalling and RS-232 level shifting
  • Snagless RJ45 connector protects the tab from damage
  • Works with Windows 10, macOS 10.11+, Linux Ubuntu 11.10+
  • Extend total length to 15 feet with USB-C extension

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Will the USB-C 2.0 connector fit my laptop's USB-C port and the RJ45 plug reach the console port on my rack-mounted switch?

The USB-C 2.0 male connector plugs into any standard USB-C port, and the 6 ft cable with snagless RJ45 male connector reaches console ports on switches and routers; add a USB-C extension cable to extend the total length up to 15 feet.

Do I need to install FTDI drivers before plugging the cable into Windows 10 or macOS 10.11, and what is the common mistake?

Windows 10 and macOS 10.11 usually include FTDI drivers in the OS, but administrator permission is required; the step people miss is opening a CLI terminal utility such as PuTTY on Windows to actually configure the device.

How often should I replace the cable if the RJ45 tab breaks or the FTDI chipset fails?

The snagless RJ45 connector protects the tab from tearing off, and the integrated FTDI chipset handles RS-232 level shifting with no moving parts; the cable carries a limited one-year warranty and lifetime professional support.

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