Why are so many console cables flat?? Round cables are so much easier to coil up and store in your bag. Flat cables can be a mess over time. RJ45 end is molded with a snag-free boot that keeps the end from getting caught and snapping the clip off. USB end has transparent molding with Rx/Tx LEDs so you can see that data is flowing. Wired as a standard serial Cisco style rollover console cable that has become the standard on many routers, switches, and wireless equipment by most brands. FTDI chipset is detected and installed automatically in Windows 10/11. Drivers are available from FTDI for Mac OS, Linux, Windows, etc.