Unitek Y-SP02001B USB to RJ45 Serial Console Cable - Description
The Unitek Y-SP02001B USB to RJ45 Serial Console Cable is engineered for IT technicians, system administrators, and network engineers requiring direct terminal access to networking equipment. Designed to connect a PC or laptop directly to the console port of switches, routers, firewalls, modems, and servers, this cable eliminates the need for bulky serial adapters and RS-232 converters.
Industry-Leading FTDI Chipset
At the core of the cable is the high-performance FTDI-FT232 chip, renowned for superior stability and plug-and-play cross-platform compatibility. It manages USB signaling and RS-232 level shifting with ease, fully supporting hardware and software flow control protocols (CTS, RTS, XON, XOFF) without communication drops.
Durable Build & Advanced Interference Protection
Constructed with high-conductivity 26AWG bare copper wires and gold-plated RJ45 connectors, the cable delivers minimal electrical resistance and premium shielding against Electro-Magnetic Interference (EMI). The integrated Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) protection guards your sensitive network equipment against voltage surges during hot-plugging.
Key Features
- Direct Console Connection: Connects PC/laptop USB ports straight to RJ45 serial console ports on Cisco, Juniper, HP, Ubiquiti, and other enterprise devices.
- Premium FTDI Chipset: Integrated FTDI-FT232 controller provides maximum driver stability and data integrity.
- Tangle-Free Flat Ribbon Cable: Ultra-flexible flat design enables neat cable management in dense server racks or underneath carpets.
- ESD & EMI Shielding: Gold-plated shielded RJ45 plug and built-in ESD protection ensure equipment safety and noise-free transmission.
- Universal OS Compatibility: Fully compatible with 32-bit and 64-bit editions of Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Unitek Y-SP02001B USB to RJ45 Serial Console Cable - Specifications
General
- Brand
- UNITEK
- Model
- Y-SP02001B
- Product Code / SKU
- MS-22651
- Product Type
- USB to RJ45 Serial Console Cable
Connectivity & Interface
- Host Connector
- USB 2.0 Type-A Male
- Device Connector
- RJ45 Male (Serial Console)
- Chipset
- FTDI FT232
- Protocols Supported
- RS-232 Serial
- Flow Control
- Hardware (RTS/CTS) and Software (XON/XOFF)
Cable Construction
- Cable Profile
- Flat ribbon cable
- Conductor Material
- 26AWG Bare Copper
- Connector Plating
- Gold-plated contacts and shielded housing
- Protection
- Built-in ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) protection
Compatibility
- Operating System Support
- Windows (32/64-bit), macOS, Linux
- Target Devices
- Routers, Managed Switches, Firewalls, Modems, Servers