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STARTECH

STARTECH GC258FF DB25 to RJ45 Modular Adapter F/F

SKU CH-YVW7-N3SXN MPN GC258FF

Connects a DB25 female port to an RJ45 female port for serial or modular wiring

  • ColorBlack
  • Cable LengthNo
  • Changer TypeDB25 to RJ45
  • SpecificationsColor: Gray Connectors: DB25 Female, RJ45 Female
  • Connect legacy serial gear via DB25 female to RJ45 female
  • Compact modular adapter fits tight panels without extra cable length
  • Female-to-female design links two cables directly for simple patching
  • Black housing with gray specification colour aids quick visual identification
  • StarTech.com model GC258FF has been listed since 2010

Adapter purpose

The StarTech GC258FF is a modular adapter that converts a DB25 female port to an RJ45 female port. It suits installers and technicians who need to connect legacy serial equipment to structured cabling systems. The black housing with grey detailing fits standard patch panels and wall plates. No cable is included with this unit.

Sustained use behaviour

As a passive mechanical adapter it introduces no active circuitry, latency or signal processing. Performance under sustained load depends entirely on the attached cables and the signalling standards of the connected devices. The adapter simply maintains pin continuity between the 25-position D-sub and the 8-position modular jack.

Thermals noise and power

The device draws no power and generates no heat or audible noise during operation. It operates within the environmental limits of the cabling infrastructure it joins. Reliability is determined by the mating cycles of the DB25 and RJ45 connectors rather than any thermal constraint.

Highlights

  • Connect legacy serial gear via DB25 female to RJ45 female
  • Compact modular adapter fits tight panels without extra cable length
  • Female-to-female design links two cables directly for simple patching
  • Black housing with gray specification colour aids quick visual identification
  • StarTech.com model GC258FF has been listed since 2010

Specifications

BrandStarTech.com
ModelGC258FF
ColorBlack
Cable LengthNo
Changer TypeDB25 to RJ45
SpecificationsColor: Gray
Connectors: DB25 Female, RJ45 Female
Shipping weight0.03 kg
Package size128 × 46 × 36 mm

Questions about this item

Does the DB25-to-RJ45 adapter generate any heat or noise when left connected all day?

No, the passive GC258FF has no active components so it produces no heat and makes no noise during continuous use.

What cable or device must I already own to use the DB25 female and RJ45 female ports?

You need a DB25 male cable and an RJ45 male patch cord to plug into the adapter’s two female sockets.

Will the GC258FF work with my legacy 25-pin serial equipment from 2010?

Yes, the adapter’s DB25 female connector fits standard 25-pin serial ports found on older hardware.

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