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USB A to RJ45 console cable 6FT FTDI chipset

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Vszerda USB 2.0 to RJ45 console cable FTDI FT232+ZT213 6FT

SKU CH-KW4F-35P4E

USB 2.0 cable with FTDI FT232+ZT213 chip connects a computer USB port to a router or switch RJ45 console port for configuration

  • Connection typeLighting Connector to USB A
  • FTDI FT232+ZT213 chipset ensures reliable serial communication
  • USB 2.0 to RJ45 rollover cable configures routers and switches
  • 6FT length reaches console ports across the rack
  • Plug-and-play on Windows 10 and latest macOS
  • Snagless RJ45 connector protects the locking tab from damage

USB console cable for network gear

This USB 2.0 to RJ45 console cable connects a computer USB port to the console port of a router or switch. It targets network administrators and engineers who configure infrastructure equipment. The rollover wiring and snagless RJ45 connector suit direct console access on compatible devices.

FTDI FT232+ZT213 chipset

The built-in FTDI FT232+ZT213 chipset provides the serial conversion and driver compatibility. Windows 10, recent macOS, 32-bit and 64-bit Windows, Linux and Android are supported; Chrome OS is excluded. Driver availability extends to Windows 8.1 and 8.

6FT length for bench or rack use

The six-foot cable reaches from a laptop on a bench to a rack-mounted switch or router. It handles configuration sessions on JUNIPER, 3COM and Huawei gear. Buyers needing longer runs or non-rollover pinouts should look elsewhere.

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Price $17.99
Pricier than about 70% of the 15,227 comparable items (median $14.99).

Specifications

Ports & slots
Connection typeLighting Connector to USB A

Questions about this item

What does the 6FT length mean when I am cabling from a laptop to a console port?

The 6FT cable spans from a laptop on a bench to a console port in a typical rack without pulling tight, leaving slack for routing through cable management.

What does the USB 2.0 interface cap in practice for console sessions?

USB 2.0 provides enough bandwidth for serial console traffic, so configuration sessions run at the full speed the FTDI FT232+ZT213 chipset supports.

What does the Lighting Connector to USB A description mean for the physical connection I need?

The cable ends in a standard USB A plug for the computer side and an RJ45 rollover plug for the switch or router console port.

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