Digi 76000238 Crossover DCE Cable - RJ-45 Male to DB-25 Male - 4 ft
Business volume discounts
Technical guidance
Preparation & staging
QC · ON · AB · BC
Product Features
Technical Overview
This cable implements a crossover DCE configuration specifically designed for serial communication between RJ-45 and DB-25 interfaces. The 4-foot length provides sufficient reach for rack-mounted equipment or adjacent device connections while maintaining signal integrity.
The RJ-45 connector follows standard 8P8C modular design with male termination, while the DB-25 connector provides the traditional 25-pin serial interface with male pins. This combination allows connectivity between modern networking hardware and legacy serial equipment without requiring additional adapters or converters.
Key Product Advantages
This cable eliminates the need for multiple adapters by providing direct RJ-45 to DB-25 connectivity in a single, ready-to-use solution. The crossover DCE configuration ensures proper signal routing for serial communication applications.
Direct Connectivity
Provides immediate connection between RJ-45 and DB-25 interfaces without requiring intermediate adapters or converters.
- Eliminates adapter chain complexity
- Reduces potential connection points
- Simplifies installation and troubleshooting
Legacy System Support
Enables modern networking equipment to interface with legacy serial devices that use DB-25 connectors.
- Maintains compatibility with older equipment
- Extends useful life of existing hardware
- Provides migration path for system upgrades
Deployment / Use Cases
This crossover DCE cable is ideal for connecting Digi Terminal Server devices, including PortServer TS and PortServer II models, to DTE equipment with DB-25 female ports. It also supports Sun Microsystems DTE devices such as Sun Sparc and Sun Ultra systems.
Common deployment scenarios include industrial control systems, legacy serial device connectivity in enterprise environments, and equipment rooms where RJ-45 networking hardware needs to interface with DB-25 serial devices. The cable is particularly useful for connecting terminal servers to serial consoles, industrial controllers, or legacy communication equipment.
Terminal Server Connections
Connect Digi Terminal Server devices to serial consoles, industrial controllers, or legacy equipment with DB-25 interfaces.
Legacy System Integration
Interface modern RJ-45 networking equipment with Sun Microsystems DTE devices and other legacy serial systems.
Highlights
- RJ-45 male to DB-25 male crossover DCE cable
- 4-foot length for flexible deployment
- Compatible with Sun Microsystems DTE devices
- Works with Digi Terminal Server PortServer TS and II
- Supports DTE devices with DB-25 female ports
- Direct connection without additional adapters
- Serial communication between modern and legacy interfaces
- Ready-to-use retail packaged solution
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Digi International |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 76000238 |
| Brand Name | Digi |
| Product Name | Crossover DCE Cable |
| Package Type | Retail |
| Product Type | Network Cable |
| Technical Information | |
| Cable Length | 4 ft |
| Connector Type on First End | RJ-45 - Male |
| Connector on First End Details | 1 x RJ-45 - Male |
| Connector Type on Second End | DB-25 - Male |
| Connector on Second End Details | 1 x 25-pin DB-25 - Male |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Compatibility | Sun Microsystems DTE Sun Sparc Sun Microsystems DTE Sun Ultra Digi Other DTE devices with DB-25 Female ports Digi Terminal Server PortServer TS Digi Terminal Server PortServer II Digi Adapter Multiport with RJ-45 connectors |
FAQ
What devices is this cable compatible with?
This Digi crossover DCE cable is compatible with Sun Microsystems DTE devices including Sun Sparc and Sun Ultra systems, Digi Terminal Server PortServer TS and PortServer II models, Digi Adapter Multiport devices with RJ-45 connectors, and other DTE devices that feature DB-25 female ports. It enables serial communication between RJ-45 and DB-25 interfaces.
What is the difference between DCE and DTE in this context?
DCE (Data Communications Equipment) refers to devices that establish, maintain, and terminate communication sessions, while DTE (Data Terminal Equipment) refers to end-user devices. This cable uses a crossover DCE configuration specifically designed to connect DCE equipment with RJ-45 interfaces to DTE devices with DB-25 interfaces, ensuring proper signal routing for serial communication protocols.
Can this cable be used with standard Ethernet equipment?
This cable is designed for serial communication applications, not standard Ethernet networking. While it uses an RJ-45 connector on one end, the crossover DCE configuration and DB-25 connector on the other end make it suitable for serial connections between specific equipment types like terminal servers and legacy serial devices, rather than typical Ethernet networking between computers or switches.
What is the cable length and why is it important?
The cable measures 4 feet in length, providing sufficient reach for connecting adjacent equipment in racks or on work surfaces while maintaining signal integrity for serial communication. This length allows flexibility in equipment placement without excessive cable slack that could cause tangling or signal degradation over longer distances.
| Qty | Price | Available |
|---|
