Tripp Lite USB-A to RJ45 Ethernet Serial Rollover Cable, Cisco Compatible, 250 Kbps
Modern field laptops dropped their legacy serial ports long ago, but network gear still needs console access during configuration. We molded a USB-A connector and an internal FTDI chip directly to this rollover cable. It lets a tech plug straight into a management jack without carrying a separate adapter block.
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- 6 FOOT USB-A TO RJ45 SERIAL CABLE: Connects your computer or laptop's USB port to your Cisco modem, router, firewall, switch or other serial-based Cisco device with a console port from 1.83 meters away.
- TOP-OF-THE-LINE PERFORMANCE: Supports data transfer rates up to 250 Kbps. Supports remote wake-up and power management and utilizes FTDI chipset.
- WIDE RANGE COMPATIBILITY: Compatible with Windows, Mac and Linux. Works with older and new Cisco models. No cables, adapters or external power required.
- EASY TO USE: Easy to update driver available from Tripp Lite's website. Owner's manual provides more indepth information on the product and warranty.
- RELIABLE PRODUCT FULLY BACKED AND SUPPORTED: This product is covered by a 3-Year Limited Warranty and is supported by Tripp Lite's Chicago-based expert technical support team over phone and email.
How this one is built
Molded rollover pinout
The wiring matches standard console port pinouts for Cisco gear. You plug one end into the switch and the other into your laptop without stacking modular couplers or dongles on top of an existing patch run.
Integrated FTDI chipset
An onboard chipset translates the serial connection directly over USB. Drivers handle host communication across Windows, Mac, and Linux systems while pulling operating power straight from the host bus without external power supplies.
Direct terminal connection
The line carries terminal data between your workstation and the network device. It handles standard serial communication speeds for configuration menus, local diagnostics, system updates, and remote wake functions through a terminal window.
Flexible black jacket
We cast the assembly in a durable black jacket with integral strain relief boots behind both ends. The cable coils into a field bag easily and lays flat across a server room floor without binding.
On the nameplate
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| Connector | Usb |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Weight | 3.84 ounces |
| Warranty | 1-year limited warranty |
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