Console port compatibility with SH-RJ45A from DSD Tech

mMontana

Hi to all the Zyxel folks reading this message,
serial connection has been part of Zyxel devices I see for a long time… Zywall 2 Plus and Zywall 5 had a serial connection availabe, some with RS232 port some with an RJ45 port.

Today, RJ45 console port is still on latest USG Flex lineup, and I think it's not going away soon.
Thanks to Zyxel for delivert in almost every device with console port a cable for access to that so important interface.

However: it's quite stale.
It's like almost 10 years that RS232 port is not on laptops (excluding PLC-dedicated products) and also USB type A is almost disappearing.

So…

I'd love that Zyxel consider to state compatibility (or not!) with some of the cables RJ45-Console port that are available on the market, if not deliver themselves as a cheap reference to the catalog.

At this page

https://www.deshide.com/product-details.html?pid=304954&_t=1661828145

all the specs, pinout included, can be found for DSD Tech SH-RJ45A

Also… Even Cupertino abticated from Ligthning-nonesense. So please, consider for switches, firewalls and APs the possibility to deliver… USB C port on devices, with a serial interface chip installed
I know, won't be that soon. But who knows? Maybe you'll save even some more precious space on your devices :-)

Thanks for taking the time on this post.

Zyxel_Judy

Hi @mMontana ,

Thank you for sharing. To confirm your requirement:

Are you looking for a console cable with 2 connectors as below:

• SH-RJ45A / USB type C connector for Zyxel devices (firewalls, switches, access points) and
  
• USB Type-A connector for laptop connection?