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

<b>CONNECT MORE with Cable Matters USB-C Products</b><br> <br> <br><b>Console Configuration Cable</b><br> 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.<br> <br> <b>OS Compatibility</b><br> - Administrator permission is required<br> - macOS 10.9 and above<br> - Windows 7.1 and above (Win 10 requires a CLI terminal utility such as PuTTy for configuration)<br> - Linux Ubuntu 11.10 and up<br> <br><b>Important Note</b><br> - This is NOT a crossover cable that reverses TX and RX<br> - This will not operate over an Ethernet port<br> <br><b>Specifications</b><br> - Host Connector: USB 2.0 Male<br> - Console Port Connector: RJ45 Male<br> - Chipset: FTDI USB to serial UART<br> <br><b>Package Contents</b><br> - USB-A to RJ45 FTDI Console Cable<br> - Quick Start Guide<br> <br><b>Warranty</b><br> Limited One-Year Warranty and Lifetime Product Support