Overview
The Belkin F2J088-06 is a 6-foot Pro Series modem serial cable designed to connect external modems with DB25 female connectors to DB25 male serial ports on legacy IBM PC and compatible systems. This discontinued cable is Hayes-compatible and features robust construction for reliable data transmission in retro computing and maintenance scenarios.
Key Features
- Connector Type: DB25 Male to DB25 Female (straight-through modem cable)
- Length: 6 feet (optimal for desktop-to-modem distances)
- Pro Series Quality: Designed for reliable high-speed serial communication
- Ergonomic Design: Oversized thumbscrews for secure, easy installation and removal
- Hayes Compatibility: Works with Hayes-standard external modems and compatible serial peripherals
Technical Specifications
- Connector A: DB25 Male (25-pin D-subminiature)
- Connector B: DB25 Female (25-pin D-subminiature)
- Cable Length: 6 feet
- Wiring Configuration: Straight modem cable (pins 1–25 pass-through)
- Manufacturer: Belkin Components
- Series: Pro Series
- Status: Discontinued by manufacturer
- Typical Application: IBM PC modem and serial peripheral connections
Typical Applications
- Connecting external Hayes-compatible modems to legacy IBM-compatible computers
- Restoring or maintaining vintage computer systems requiring DB25 serial connectivity
- Industrial or embedded systems using serial modem interfaces
- Retro computing builds and museum/educational equipment restoration
- Data transmission between legacy serialized devices and control systems
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- IBM PC and IBM-compatible computers with DB25 serial ports
- Hayes-compatible external modems with DB25 female connectors
- Legacy serial peripheral devices (terminals, plotters, printers with DB25 interfaces)
- Vintage embedded systems and industrial controllers with DB25 ports
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- Other Belkin F2J088 modem cables in different lengths (F2J088-10, F2J088-25, etc.)
- Generic DB25 M/F straight modem cables from the same era
- Verify part compatibility with your specific system before ordering.
Works With
- DB25 serial port standards (EIA/TIA-232 and legacy variants)
- Any Hayes-standard or AT-command external modem
- Vintage BIOS/firmware systems expecting standard serial modem control signals
