Console Cables & Console Cords

The CAB-CONSOLE-USB-RJ45 is a USB-A to RJ45 console cable, compatible with the Cisco CAB-CONSOLE-USB-RJ45. It uses a built-in FTDI chip for a stable serial connection and is plug and play compatible with Windows, Mac and Linux. Works with any network device that has an RJ45 console port.

• USB-A to RJ45 console cable, 1.8m length
• Built-in FTDI chip, plug and play on Windows, Mac and Linux
• Compatible with the Cisco CAB-CONSOLE-USB-RJ45
• Works with any network device using an RJ45 console port
• Tested in our Sydney lab
• 5-year advanced hardware replacement warranty

This DB9 RS232 to RJ45 (RS232) Console Cable connects network devices to your computer via DB9 serial port. The CAB-CONSOLE-RJ45 can be used for establishing a console connection with most network hardware.

Length: 1.8M

Colour: Aqua

The CAB-CONSOLE-USB-C-RJ45 is a USB-C to RJ45 console cable, built as the USB-C equivalent to the Cisco CAB-CONSOLE-USB-RJ45 (USB-A version). It uses an FTDI chipset for a stable connection and works with any network device that has an RJ45 console port.

• USB-C to RJ45 console cable, 1.8m length
• FTDI chipset for reliable serial connection
• USB-C equivalent to the Cisco CAB-CONSOLE-USB-RJ45
• Works with any network device using an RJ45 console port
• Tested in our Sydney lab
• 5-year advanced hardware replacement warranty

Blue Cable Co CAB-CONSOLE-USB-BCC is a USB console cable designed to connect a laptop or console PC to the USB console port found on many Cisco switches, including Catalyst 9500 series. It matches the common Cisco console lead format of USB Type A to 5-pin mini-USB Type B used for USB-console access.

• Connectors: USB Type A (host) to 5-pin Mini-USB Type B (device)
• Use case: switch USB-console connection for local configuration and troubleshooting
• Compatible with: Cisco switches that specify CAB-CONSOLE-USB type cable (including Catalyst 9500 USB console)
• Ideal for: network engineers, field kits, comms rooms, data centres

If your switch has both RJ45 console and Mini-USB console, this cable is for the USB console port, not the RJ45 console port.

Overview
Blue Cable Co’s 1.8 m USB‑A to USB‑C console cable offers hassle‑free connection for HPE Aruba switch console ports, as found on OEM R9J32A cables. Featuring a sturdy black USB‑A male to USB‑C male design, it’s built for reliable PC‑to‑switch access during configuration, troubleshooting, and firmware updates.

Key Highlights

• OEM‑compatible with HPE Aruba R9J32A – Delivers the exact functionality of Aruba’s 3 m cable, in a more compact 1.8 m length. 
• USB‑A to USB‑C (Serial Console) – Supports plug‑and‑play console access with a baud rate of 115200 bps, 8N1 settings—no drivers required on Windows, Linux, or Mac.
• Ideal Length for Racks – At 1.8 m, this cable is compact yet long enough for use in rack‑mounted environments where the 3 m OEM cable is overkill.

Compatibility
Designed for use with Aruba CX Series Switches—including models 6000, 6100, 6200, 6300, and 8360—but compatible with any equipment supporting similar console connections.

Why Choose Blue Cable Co?
No cutting corners here—just a reliable, plug-and-play cable that saves space, matches your hardware, and delivers OEM-grade performance minus the premium markup.

Overview
Blue Cable Co's 2m USB-C to USB-C console cable offers hassle-free connection for HPE Aruba switch console ports, as found on OEM R9J33A cables. Featuring a sturdy black USB-C male to USB-C male design, it's built for reliable PC-to-switch access during configuration, troubleshooting, and firmware updates.

Key Highlights

• OEM-compatible with HPE Aruba R9J33A - Delivers the exact functionality of Aruba's 3m cable, in a more compact 2m length
• USB-A to USB-C (Serial Console) - Supports plug-and-play console access with a baud rate of 115200bps, 8N1 settings, no drivers required on Windows, Linux, or Mac.
• Ideal Length for Racks - At 2m, this cable is compact yet long enough for use in rack-mounted environments where the 3m OEM cable is overkill.

Compatibility
Designed for use with Aruba CX Series Switches, including models 6000, 6100, 6200, 6300, and 8360, but compatible with any equipment supporting similar console connections.

Why Choose Blue Cable Co?
No cutting corners herejust a reliable, plug-and-play cable that saves space, matches your hardware, and delivers OEM-grade performance minus the premium markup.

Blue Cable Co CAB-CONSOLE-USB-C-BCC is a 2 metre USB-C to USB-C console cable designed for Cisco Catalyst switches that use a USB-C console connection, including Catalyst C1300, C1300X as well as Cisco Secure Firewall 200 & 1200 Series

• Length: 2m
• Connectors: USB-C (male) to USB-C (male)
• Use case: direct USB-C console access from a laptop to the switch console port
• Compatible with: Cisco Catalyst C1300, C1300X, C1200 and Secure Firewall USB-C console ports

This cable is for the USB-C console port, not the RJ45 console port.