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Black 10 ft console cable with DB9 male and RJ45 female connectors

Hitoor

Hitoor RJ45 to RS232 DB9 9-Pin Serial Port Male to RJ45 Female Cat5 Ethernet LAN Console Cable 10 ft Black

SKU CH-SP81-B51G7

Connects a DB9 serial port to an RJ45 console port for router and switch configuration over 10 ft with double-shielded, oxygen-free copper conductors

  • Overall length10 ft (3.05 m)
  • Product colorBlack
  • Connect PC serial port to router console for direct device configuration
  • DB9 male to RJ45 female enables bi-directional serial-to-network data conversion
  • Double-shielded oxygen-free copper wiring prevents signal interference during transmission
  • 10 ft length provides flexible reach between workstation and network rack
  • Works with 95% of switches and routers including Cisco equipment

Console cable for network engineers

This Hitoor cable converts a DB9 RS232 male port to an RJ45 female Cat5 interface. It enables bi-directional transparent transmission between serial and network data. Engineers use it to connect a PC to router or switch console ports for configuration updates. The 10 ft length suits standard bench and rack setups.

Passive cable produces no heat or noise

The oxygen-free copper conductors and double-shielded construction prevent signal interference without active components. No power draw, fan noise or thermal output is generated during normal operation. Signal integrity is maintained across the full 10 ft span through the shielded twisted-pair design.

Works with 95 percent of switches and routers

The pinout matches the standard rollover cable shipped with Cisco switches, firewalls, routers and wireless devices. No bundled software is included; users rely on terminal emulation such as Windows HyperTerminal. Laptops lacking a 9-pin serial port require a separate USB adapter not supplied with this cable.

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Specifications

Product
Product colorBlack
Size & build
Overall length10 ft (3.05 m)

Questions about this item

How do I install the DB9 male end and which orientation avoids bent pins?

Align the DB9 male connector with the serial port on your PC or terminal server, then secure the two thumbscrews finger-tight; forcing the connector upside-down bends the 9 pins.

What maintenance does the double-shielded oxygen-free copper cable need over time?

Inspect the RJ45 latch and DB9 thumbscrews for corrosion every few months; wipe contacts with isopropyl alcohol if oxidation appears.

At what point does signal degradation appear on a 10 ft run at 95 % router compatibility?

The 10 ft length stays within RS-232 voltage limits, so the first limit is cable fatigue at the strain relief after repeated flexing.

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