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Cisco Console Cable 9-pin DB9 Female Serial RS232 Port to RJ45 Male Cat5 Ethernet LAN Rollover Console Cable Switch Cable Cisco(DB9P to RJ45 1.8M)
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Cisco Console Cable 9-pin DB9 Female Serial RS232 Port to RJ45 Male Cat5 Ethernet LAN Rollover Console Cable Switch Cable Cisco(DB9P to RJ45 1.8M)

Bottom line: The Cisco Console Cable 9-pin DB9 Female Serial RS232 Port to RJ45 Male: Oxygen-free copper conductor with anti-UV, anti-tarnish PVC jacket; main trade-off: no USB end, so modern laptops need a separate USB-to-serial adapter.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Oxygen-free copper conductor with anti-UV, anti-tarnish PVC jacket
  • ✓ 6ft (1.8m) reach from PC to rack-mounted switch
  • ✓ DB9 female to RJ45 male rollover for Cisco 600/800/1600/1700 series consoles
  • ✓ Plug-and-play on Windows, Mac, and Linux with no driver install

Cons

  • ✗ No USB end, so modern laptops need a separate USB-to-serial adapter
  • ✗ DB9-only; not compatible with USB-C or Thunderbolt ports directly
  • ✗ Single 1.8m length offered, too short for long cable runs
  • ✗ Blue jacket only, no color options for port labeling

Manufacturer description

281/5000 DB9 to RJ45 debugging line, mainly used for switches, access points, router debugging and configuration data transmission, compatibility, stability, supports all computer operating systems.

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Key Features

  • 🌹🌹 Connect the computer's serial port to the router, switch, and RJ45 console port on the firewall
  • 🌹🌹 RS232 9-pin serial to RJ45 Cat5 Ethernet, compatible with Cisco routers, including 600, 800, 1600 and 1700 series
  • 🌹🌹 Easy to set up: Plug and play, just plug the device into the adapter and plug the adapter into your PC or Mac
  • 🌹🌹 Made of high-quality raw material PVC, wear-resistant, acid and alkali resistant, long service life, oxygen-free copper conductor, anti-UV anti-tarnish, durable, is your best choice
  • 🌹🌹 Length: 6FT from head to tail (approx. 1.8m) Color: blue (1 pack)

Full Specifications

BrandQiCheng&LYS
ColorDB9P to RJ45
Gauge10
ModelRJ45
Frequency1 MHz
Cable TypeEthernet
Item ShapeRound
Model NameCisco
Unit Count1 Count
Item Length180 centimeters
Part NumberRJ45
CompatibilityPC, Switch, Mac
Connector TypeDB9, RJ45
Number of Pins9
Outer MaterialPolyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
Maximum Voltage15 volts
Number of Items1
Special FeatureHeat Resistant
🌹🌹 Length6FT from head to tail (approx. 1.8m) Color: blue (1 pack)
Connector GenderMale-to-Female

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