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Cable Matters USB C to RJ45 Console Cable for Windows and MacBook Pro - 6ft, Compatible Cisco Console Cable, Rollover Cord with FTDI
Brand: Cable Matters
Condition: Used
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Description
USB C console cable adapter connects from the USB-C port of a computer to the RJ45 console port of a networking switch or router; USB-C bus-powered cable connects the latest computers and laptops without a serial port; An integrated FTDI chipset in this USB-C console cable handles the USB signaling and protocol functions including an RS-232 level shifter
Snagless male to male rollover adapter 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; Add a USB-C extension cable to extend the total length up to 15 feet
Simple installation of this console cable USB C 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 C rollover cable reverses all 8 pins in the cable to communicate from a computer USB-C port to a console port
USB-C 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
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Console Configuration Cable
The Cable Matters USB-C to RJ45 Console Cable connects from a computer USB-C 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 10.11 and above
- Windows 10 (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-C 2.0 Male
- Console Port Connector: RJ45 Male
- Chipset: FTDI USB to serial UART
Package Contents
- USB-C to RJ45 FTDI Console Cable
- Quick Start Guide
Warranty
Limited One-Year Warranty and Lifetime Product Support
Console Configuration Cable
The Cable Matters USB-C to RJ45 Console Cable connects from a computer USB-C 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 10.11 and above
- Windows 10 (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-C 2.0 Male
- Console Port Connector: RJ45 Male
- Chipset: FTDI USB to serial UART
Package Contents
- USB-C to RJ45 FTDI Console Cable
- Quick Start Guide
Warranty
Limited One-Year Warranty and Lifetime Product Support
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Product Details
- SKU:
- awhd-us-b078pt5n24
- Model:
- 201065-6
- Country:
- US
- ASIN:
- B078PT5N24
- UPC:
- 818707023143
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