Feature

●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


Description

Console Configuration CableConsole Configuration Cable

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 laptop 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.

Specifications

  • Host Connector: USB-C Male
  • Console Port Connector: RJ45 Male
  • Chipset: FTDI USB to serial UART

Important Notes

  • Administrator permission is required
  • Windows 10 requires a CLI terminal utility such as PuTTy for configuration

Standard Cisco WiringStandard Cisco Wiring

Rollover Cable

  • Rollover cable reverses all 8 pins to connect from a computer to a network switch
  • Cisco-standard wiring pin-out (check the requirements of your equipment)
  • Data transfer rate up to 250 Kbps
  • Bus-powered cable

Console Cable FunctionsConsole Cable Functions

Console Cable Functions

  • Directly connect to a console port on a network switch
  • FTDI drivers are integrated into the latest versions of Windows 10 and macOS
  • Configure a switch or router with direct terminal access from your computer

Important Notes

  • NOT a crossover cable that reverses TX and RX
  • Will NOT operate over an Ethernet port for internet access

USB-C & Thunderbolt 3 port compatibleUSB-C & Thunderbolt 3 port compatible

Feature-Filled CableFeature-Filled Cable

Console Cable with FTDI Chipset Console Cable with FTDI Chipset

Thunderbolt 3 Port Compatible

  • Windows 10 computers 32/64 bit
  • macOS 10.11 and up
  • Linux Ubuntu 11.10 and up

Feature-Filled Cable

  1. Molded strain-relief for frequent use
  2. Snagless RJ45 clip protector
  3. Flexible PVC cable jacket

Popular FTDI Chipset

  • Download drivers from Cable Matters
  • QSG included in the package

Note: Windows 10 requires a CLI terminal utility such as PuTTy for configuration

USB-C to RJ45 Console Cable USB-C to DB9 Serial Cable
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Computer Port USB-C USB-C
Device Port RJ45 Console Port DB9 Serial Port
Model No 201065 201060