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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
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 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
Thunderbolt 3 Port Compatible
- Windows 10 computers 32/64 bit
- macOS 10.11 and up
- Linux Ubuntu 11.10 and up
Feature-Filled Cable
- Molded strain-relief for frequent use
- Snagless RJ45 clip protector
- 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
Justin
Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2024
works great! docking 1 star because the websites driver page exists but is non-functional. thankfully windows auto-update worked and found the correct drivers, but i don't like relying on that. manufacturers are responsible for keeping their webpages in a functional state.
Nola Mike
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2024
Used this to talk to some Palo Alto network devices. To use this on an Apple Silicon Mac laptop, no software or drivers needed:1. Plug USB-C end into Mac2. Open Terminal, search for cable with % ls -l /dev/cu.*3. In the output should be a line with something like /dev/cu.usbserial-AI04UHCT That is this serial cable.4. Use screen command including a baud rate: % screen /dev/cu.usbserial-AI04UHCT 9600 Other rates to try: 19200, 38400, 57600, 1152005. Plug the RJ45 into the network device [this step could also be moved after step 1, but I've had more success doing it last]
Scotty H.
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2021
Product works as expected. For the life of me though I can't figure out why the chip enclosure has to be so large on the cable. Otherwise it works for the intended purpose of consoling into devices.
lae
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2021
Cable works fine from Linux (ttyUSB0) clients, as well as Android phones with a USB-C connection. Have had it for over a year and have only used it on Juniper switches, I think. No issues when using a PC as a client, and none on Android that were cable-related, I think.To use on Android, I fetched the Serial USB Terminal app by Kai Morich. Output might become garbage sometimes but reseating the cable seems to usually resolve it.
Steve K.
Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2020
This is a must for IT professionals that have hands on with network gear.Good quality, and works seamlessly with my Mac.
Mikhail
Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2020
World has moved on from well known and cozy RS-232 on your laptop to having just 4 usb-c ports and a bundle of dongles you carry around and make complex constructions with.This particular cable I keep one in each machine room we have and it just ... works. No drivers needed, good enough length to leave laptop standing on the floor on its side while connected to RU42 switch
Puchef
Reviewed in Mexico on December 2, 2020
Realizando los pasos que dice el manual el cable no me funciono.
meaganmargaret
Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2019
Some of the single most awful install instructions (for the Mac) I can imagine, and after following the instructions to the letter, it does NOT WORK!!!Look, Cable Matters is not a bad company. But the FDTI chipset is, in my view, a whopping POS of the first order, and that's what they have based this cable on. I spent about four hours trying this out, and it just didn't work. Then I took my old Cisco cable and USB to serial cable, downloaded Iterm2, added a USB Type A to type C adapter, followed some basic instructions and boom, there it was, working....so it CAN be done, because I did it! But not with the FTDI chip and instructions, that's for sure, not on my MacBook Pro....JUNK (because of the FTDI chip and drivers for the most part)
Christopher Rudolph
Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2018
Since everything seems to be going towards USB-C, I needed to get a new console cable for networking gear. This took care of the problem in short order! Good quality, and a decent length of cable.
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