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Black 1.8 m USB Type A to RJ45 console cable with male connectors

STARTECH

STARTECH 6 ft / 1.8 m Cisco USB Console Cable USB to RJ45 Rollover 460Kbps M/M Black

SKU CH-N26C-WC8KB

Connects a USB port to Cisco console ports with a 1.8 m rollover cable at up to 460 Kbps

  • CatRJ-45/USB
  • Connector A1 x 4-pin Type A Male USB 2.0 USB
  • Connector B1 x RJ-45 Male Network
  • Length5.91 ft
  • ColorBlack
  • FeaturesPackaged Quantity:1 Package Contents: 6 ft. (1.8 m) Cisco US
  • Connect to Cisco devices directly via USB
  • 460 Kbps maximum transfer rate for console sessions
  • 8 m length reaches rack-mounted equipment
  • USB 2.0 Type-A works with Windows, Mac and Linux
  • RJ-45 rollover wiring matches Cisco console ports

Network engineers and lab technicians

This StarTech.com console cable provides a direct USB-to-RJ45 link for managing Cisco routers, switches and firewalls. It eliminates the need for a separate serial adapter on modern laptops. The 1.8 m length suits rack-side or bench configurations. Windows, macOS and Linux hosts are supported without extra drivers.

Sustained configuration sessions

The USB 2.0 interface maintains a steady 460 Kbps transfer rate during long CLI sessions, firmware upgrades or configuration backups. Signal integrity holds across the full 5.91 ft run without the drop-outs common on cheaper rollover leads. No external power is required for operation.

460 Kbps console throughput

The maximum baud rate of 460 Kbps is the single figure that determines whether this cable matches your device console port settings. Higher-speed console ports will fall back to this limit. Verify the target equipment accepts this rate before purchase.

Highlights

  • Connect to Cisco devices directly via USB
  • 460 Kbps maximum transfer rate for console sessions
  • 8 m length reaches rack-mounted equipment
  • USB 2.0 Type-A works with Windows, Mac and Linux
  • RJ-45 rollover wiring matches Cisco console ports

Specifications

BrandStarTech.com
CatRJ-45/USB
Connector A1 x 4-pin Type A Male USB 2.0 USB
Connector B1 x RJ-45 Male Network
Length5.91 ft
ColorBlack
FeaturesPackaged Quantity:1
Package Contents:
6 ft. (1.8 m) Cisco USB Console Cable - USB to RJ45
1 x Quick-Start Guide
Shipping weight0.10 kg
Package size174 × 140 × 3 mm

Questions about this item

Does the USB 2.0 interface draw enough power to run the cable continuously without an external adapter?

The cable is bus-powered through the USB 2.0 Type A plug, so it operates from the host port without any extra power supply.

What operating system must the management laptop already run to use this console cable?

The cable works with Windows, macOS and Linux, so any laptop running one of those systems can connect immediately.

Will the RJ-45 rollover connector fit the console port on older Cisco switches and routers that I still keep in the lab?

The RJ-45 male end follows the standard Cisco rollover pinout used on legacy console ports, so it plugs directly into those devices.

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