Black Box 5ft DB9 Male to Female Serial Cable with Metal Hoods

The Black Box EDN12H-0005-MF is a five foot DB9 male to female serial cable that helps you link legacy equipment such as printers, terminals, console ports, or industrial controllers to a computer without relying on adapters or converters. It delivers a straightforward, plug-and-play connection when USB or Ethernet are not practical choices.

Inside the PVC jacket are 24 AWG stranded and tinned copper conductors that withstand repeated bending and movement while maintaining signal integrity. A full layer of aluminum foil shields the conductors from electrical noise that surrounds office workstations, lab benches, or manufacturing floors, so data moves cleanly from end to end.

Each connector is protected by a metal hood that you can remove for re-pinning when the project calls for a custom layout. All nine pins are wired straight through, giving you every handshake and control line required for complete RS-232 communication.

The five foot length suits desktop arrangements where a computer sits near the peripheral, and it works just as well inside a rack or wiring closet where shorter cables reduce clutter and improve airflow. Field technicians, IT staff, and hobbyists who manage vintage hardware will appreciate a cable that offers reliability and ease of use without unnecessary extras.

• DB9 male to female connectors
• Five foot (1.5 m) length
• 24 AWG stranded and tinned copper conductors
• 100 percent aluminum foil shielding
• Removable metal EMI/RFI hoods for easy re-pinning
• Straight through wiring on all nine pins
• Heavy duty construction built for frequent use