APC Cable, UPS Communications Smart Signalling (6'/2m - DB-9 to RJ-45)

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This is one of those “small ticket” UPS accessories that can save you hassle, but only if you actually need it. At £24.44 ex-VAT, it’s good value if your UPS monitoring setup expects the older DB‑9 side and you need an RJ‑45 lead to connect into a supported signalling/management port. If you’re trying to get proper status alerts, controlled shutdowns, or monitoring software talking to the UPS, this is exactly the kind of cable that makes it work without you bodging adapters.

That said, I wouldn’t buy it blind. The connector pairing (DB‑9 to RJ‑45) is specific, and many newer environments either use different cabling standards or USB/network methods for monitoring. If your UPS management software already has a different lead, or your infrastructure doesn’t have the DB‑9 end, you’ll just end up with a cable you can’t use. So: buy if you’ve confirmed the UPS model and the monitoring port/connector match what you need; skip otherwise and check compatibility first.