Cable Matters USB to RJ45 Console Cable (Compatible with Cisco Console Cable, Rollover Cord) with FTDI 6 Feet

Cable Matters USB to RJ45 Console Cable (Compatible with Cisco Console Cable, Rollover Cord) with FTDI 6 Feet

USB console cable adapter connects from the USB port of a computer to the RJ45 console port of a networking switch or router; RJ45 to USB console cable connects new computers and laptops without a serial port Snagless male to male cisco console cable provides a convenient solution for configuring equipment with a console port; A snagless RJ45 connector protects the tab from being torn off and stuck in the console port Simple installation of this USB to console cable with the FTDI drivers and instructions available for download from Cable Matters; Windows 10 and the latest MacOS usually include FTDI drivers as part of the OS when using this FTDI USB cable Windows & Mac & linux compatible to connect equipment with a standard Cisco USB to RJ45 pin-out; USB to console cable reverses all 8 pins in the cable to communicate from a computer USB port to a console port USB rollover cable directly connects to a router, switch, server or wireless access point for configuration from the console port; Directly connect this switch console cable instead of carrying a cable plus an adapter; Program equipment without a network or internet connection CONNECT MORE with Cable Matters USB-C Products


Console Configuration Cable
The Cable Matters USB to RJ45 Console Cable connects from a computer USB port to the RJ45 console port of a networking switch or router. This rollover cable connects a computer with Windows, Linux or macOS to a Cisco-standard serial console port for configuration and management. The integrated FTDI chipset handles the USB signaling and protocol functions including an RS-232 level shifter. FTDI drivers are available for download.

OS Compatibility
- Administrator permission is required
- macOS 10.9 and above
- Windows 7.1 and above (Win 10 requires a CLI terminal utility such as PuTTy for configuration)
- Linux Ubuntu 11.10 and up

Important Note
- This is NOT a crossover cable that reverses TX and RX
- This will not operate over an Ethernet port

Specifications
- Host Connector: USB 2.0 Male
- Console Port Connector: RJ45 Male
- Chipset: FTDI USB to serial UART

Package Contents
- USB-A to RJ45 FTDI Console Cable
- Quick Start Guide

Warranty
Limited One-Year Warranty and Lifetime Product Support