UNITEK Y-SP02001B USB to RJ45 Console Cable 1.8M FTDI Chip Cisco Rollover for Router Switch Configuration

The Network Professional's Essential Tool
The UNITEK Y-SP02001B USB to RJ45 Console Rollover Flat Cable is purpose-built for IT professionals, network engineers, and system administrators who need to configure, debug, and manage Cisco and other networking equipment. If your laptop no longer has a legacy RS232 serial port (DB-9), this cable provides a modern USB connection to your equipment's console port.

Direct Connection to Cisco-Standard Consoles
Compatible with a wide range of network devices that use RJ45 console ports:

Cisco routers (e.g., 1800, 2800, 3800 series)

Cisco switches (Catalyst, Small Business)

Firewalls and security appliances

Juniper, HP, and other brands that follow Cisco console pinout

Embedded systems, industrial controllers

FTDI-FT232 Chip – The Gold Standard for USB Serial
The cable integrates the widely respected FTDI-FT232 chip, ensuring excellent compatibility and stable driver support across operating systems. Unlike cheap clone chips, FTDI provides reliable performance for mission-critical network configurations.

Robust Construction for Field and Rack Use
26AWG bare copper conductors – Superior conductivity for consistent signals over 1.8 meters

Gold-plated contacts – Corrosion-resistant, ensures reliable connections in dusty or humid environments

5µ shielding – Protects against electromagnetic interference in equipment-dense racks

ESD protection – Safeguards your equipment from electrostatic discharge

Flat cable design – Reduces tangles, easily slides under equipment or into laptop bags

Hardware & Software Flow Control
Supports both hardware handshaking and software flow control, essential for stable terminal sessions with Cisco IOS, JunOS, and other network OS.

Easy Setup – Driver Required
Download the latest FTDI driver from UNITEK's website (or FTDI chip site)

Install on your Windows/macOS/Linux machine

Connect the USB end to your computer, RJ45 end to the device's console port

Use terminal software (PuTTY, SecureCRT, screen, minicom) with appropriate settings (typically 9600 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, no flow control)

Note: Driver installation is required. The cable does not work without the correct driver. Download available from UNITEK support page.

Wide OS Compatibility
Windows 10/11 (32/64-bit) – FTDI VCP drivers

macOS (Intel and Apple Silicon) – Built-in FTDI support or driver download

Linux (most distributions) – Native FTDI driver support (modprobe ftdi_sio)

What's in the Box
UNITEK Y-SP02001B USB to RJ45 console cable (1.8M)

Quick start guide

Ideal For
Initial configuration of a new router/switch

Recovering a device with corrupted firmware

Password recovery (Cisco password reset procedure)

Debugging boot-up errors via console output

Managing headless servers and embedded systems

Data center rack-and-stack setups

Configure your network with confidence – UNITEK Y-SP02001B brings reliable console connectivity to your USB-only laptop.