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Black micro USB console adapter cable with USB and serial connectors

HP

HP JY728A Micro USB 2.0 Console Adapter Cable for AP-203H AP-303H

SKU CH-AZZT-026CG

Micro USB 2.0 console adapter cable connects Aruba AP-203H and AP-303H access points via TTL serial to USB

  • TypeAdapter
  • ColorBlack
  • AdapterMicro USB
  • SpecificationsAruba Micro-USB 2.0 Console Adapter Cable - USB/Serial Cable
  • Micro USB 2.0 console access for AP-203H and AP-303H
  • Direct TTL serial to USB link simplifies device configuration
  • Compact black adapter cable fits tight rack spaces
  • HP JY728A ensures genuine compatibility with Aruba hardware
  • Plug-and-play design reduces setup time for network admins

HP JY728A Console Adapter Cable

This HP JY728A cable provides a direct console connection for Aruba AP-203H and AP-303H access points. It bridges a Micro USB 2.0 port to a TTL serial interface for initial configuration or troubleshooting. Network engineers and administrators managing these specific Aruba models use it for out-of-band management access.

Micro USB to TTL Serial Interface

The adapter converts a standard Micro USB 2.0 male plug into a female TTL serial connection without requiring separate drivers or software. This single integrated cable replaces a separate USB-to-serial dongle and a console cable, reducing the number of items carried for site visits. The black housing matches the aesthetic of the supported access point hardware.

USB 2.0 Speed and Device Constraints

The USB 2.0 interface limits the console session to the bandwidth and latency characteristics of that standard, which is sufficient for text-based CLI interaction. The cable functions only with the listed AP-203H and AP-303H models; other Aruba access points or third-party devices with Micro USB ports use different pinouts or signalling. Buyers needing console access for other hardware must source a different adapter.

Highlights

  • Micro USB 2.0 console access for AP-203H and AP-303H
  • Direct TTL serial to USB link simplifies device configuration
  • Compact black adapter cable fits tight rack spaces
  • HP JY728A ensures genuine compatibility with Aruba hardware
  • Plug-and-play design reduces setup time for network admins

Specifications

BrandHP
ModelJY728A
TypeAdapter
ColorBlack
AdapterMicro USB
SpecificationsAruba Micro-USB 2.0 Console Adapter Cable - USB/Serial Cable - TTL Serial (F) to USB (M) - for Aruba AP-203H, AP-303H

Questions about this item

Will the Micro USB 2.0 connector on the JY728A wear out with repeated console sessions?

The Micro USB 2.0 plug is rated for thousands of insertion cycles; normal console access will not wear it out.

What stops a long configuration session on an AP-203H or AP-303H?

The TTL serial link runs at USB 2.0 speeds, so very large paste operations may hit the serial throughput ceiling first.

Does the adapter get warm or draw noticeable power when left plugged into an AP-303H all day?

It draws only the tiny current needed for the TTL serial interface, so heat and power draw stay negligible.

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