Serial Connection Cable DeLOCK 64165 USB 2.0 Type-A to RS-232 RJ45 2m Black

The DeLOCK Serial Connection Cable 64165 provides a USB 2.0 Type-A male to RS-232 RJ45 female connection in a 2 m black cable. It uses an FTDI chipset to enable serial communication between a PC or laptop and devices with RJ45 console ports, such as routers, switches and access points. The cable supports USB 2.0 data rates and is compatible with common operating systems that support FTDI drivers.

Advantages

This cable combines a standard USB Type-A interface with an RS-232 RJ45 console connector, offering straightforward plug-and-play connectivity for console management. The integrated FTDI chipset ensures stable serial data transfer and broad driver support. The 2 m length provides flexibility when connecting to network equipment in racks or on workbenches.

Suitable for

• Console control of Cisco and other network routers
• Accessing switches and access points via RJ45 console ports
• Serial communication with compatible industrial or networking devices

Key specifications

• Manufacturer: DELOCK
• Model / MPN: 64165
• EAN: 4043619641659
• Connector A: USB 2.0 Type-A male
• Connector B: RS-232 RJ45 female (console)
• Chipset: FTDI
• Cable length: 2 m
• Colour: Black
• Category: Serial & Parallel cables

How to use

Connect the USB Type-A plug to a PC or laptop USB port and insert the RS-232 RJ45 connector into the console port of the target device. If required by your operating system, install the FTDI driver supplied by the OS or available from the FTDI or DeLOCK website. Use a terminal program (for example, PuTTY, Tera Term or another serial console application) configured with the appropriate baud rate and serial settings for the device to begin communication.

Recommendations

Use the cable for console access and device configuration tasks. Verify the correct console pinout and serial settings for your equipment before connecting, and avoid excessive bending or tension on the cable to preserve connector and cable integrity.