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UGREEN USB-A to RJ45 Console Cable 1.5m (Black) – CM204
Key Features
Brand: UGREEN
your computer and network devices.
Universal Compatibility – Works seamlessly with routers, switches, servers, and other console-enabled devices.
Durable Build – Premium materials provide long-lasting performance and resistance to wear and tear.
1.5m Length – Ideal for flexible workstation setups without cable clutter.
Plug & Play – Easy installation with no additional drivers required for most operating systems.
Reliable Device Management – Perfect for IT professionals managing network hardware efficiently.
1 Year Warranty
Ugreen USB-A to RJ45 Console Cable 1.5m CM204 Product Overview
The Ugreen USB-A to RJ45 Console Cable 1.5Meter Black CM204 is a professional-grade network configuration tool designed to connect modern computing hardware directly to enterprise-level networking equipment. This high-performance adapter cable bridges a standard USB Type-A port on a laptop or desktop computer to the RJ45 console port of routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points. Engineered for system engineers, network administrators, and IT professionals, it replaces old DB9 serial adapters to provide a clean, single-cable troubleshooting and programming link.
Core Features and Technical Specifications
High-Performance FTDI FT232R Core Chipset
At the heart of this console cable is the industry-standard FTDI FT232R processing chipset. This UGREEN USB-A to RJ45 Console Cable 1.5m (Black) – CM204 smart internal chip handles USB-to-serial conversion smoothly, ensuring exceptional timing accuracy, ultra-low signal latency, and broad system compatibility. The integrated hardware engine maintains stable data pipelines to prevent communication errors or packet drops during critical firmware uploads and configuration writes.
True Cisco Console Rollover Pinout Layout
The wiring matrix is built following standard Cisco rollover pinout specifications (RJ45 pins mapping to serial signals). This design provides out-of-the-box hardware compatibility with terminal console ports found on Cisco, Juniper, Ubiquiti, TP-Link, Huawei, HP, and Aruba networking hardware, eliminating the need for specialized pinout adapters.
Industrial Multi-Layer Signal Shielding
Console configurations are often performed in busy server environments that generate significant electrical noise. To guarantee perfect signal purity and prevent data degradation, the internal lines utilize premium copper conductors. These wires are wrapped in a high-density shielding matrix that blocks external Electromagnetic Interference and Radio Frequency Interference for an uninterrupted terminal session.
Premium Hardware Contacts and Durable Ribbon Design
The RJ45 connector features premium, corrosion-resistant gold-plated interface pins that minimize contact resistance and ensure a reliable connection during frequent plugging and unplugging. The cable utilizes a specialized flat ribbon geometry that resists tangling, rolls up tightly for easy transport, and fits neatly into field toolkits
Key Benefits for Users
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- Single-Cable Integration: Eliminates the multi-device hassle of connecting a separate USB-to-RS232 adapter to an RJ45 rollover cable.
- True Serial Emulation: Emulates an authentic serial port at a hardware level to work flawlessly with popular terminal programs like PuTTY, Tera Term, and SecureCRT.
- Automated COM Port Retention: The FTDI chip automatically remembers your assigned COM port number across system reboots and plug cycles.
- Pure Plug and Play Setup: Operates immediately across Windows, macOS, and Linux configurations with signed, auto-installing drivers.
Ideal Applications and Use Cases
Corporate Network Infrastructure Configuration
An essential diagnostic tool for network administrators setting up or performing initial command-line interface configurations on brand-new enterprise switches and routers.
Server Room Infrastructure Troubleshooting
Allows data center technicians to link a portable laptop directly to terminal console ports on firewall appliances, unmanaged power grids, or core routers to diagnose offline network dropouts.
Enterprise Firmware and OS Upgrades
Provides a stable, hardware-backed data link to flash router operating systems or update switch firmware packages safely without relying on network IP access.
IT Engineering Field Toolkits
A durable, compact configuration cable that rolls up neatly into an IT engineer’s tool bag for remote client site maintenance calls and infrastructure deployments.
Summary Profile
- Product Brand: Ugreen
- Model Identifier: CM204
- Product Part Number: UG-50773
- Host Connection Interface: USB 2.0 Type-A Male
- Device Serial Interface: RJ45 Male (Rollover Configuration)
- Integrated Core Chipset: FTDI FT232R
- Interface Pin Treatment: Corrosion-Resistant Gold Plating
- Cable Geometry: Flat Ribbon Anti-Tangle Layout
- Physical Cable Length: 1.5 Meters (4.92 Feet)
- Operating System Support: Windows 11 / 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7, macOS, Linux
- Color Composition: Structural Black
