HP Cable Command Line Interface USB 6FT 592266-001

Product Description

The HP 592266-001 CLI USB cable is a command-line interface (CLI) access cable designed to provide direct console-level communication between a host system (typically a laptop/PC) and supported HPE servers or storage arrays.

It enables local management, configuration, diagnostics, and firmware interaction without requiring network connectivity or GUI-based tools.

This cable is commonly used in data center, field service, and secure environments where direct hardware access is required.

Key Specifications

General

• Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
• Part Number: 592266-001
• Product Type: CLI USB Interface Cable
• Category: Server / Storage accessory cable
• Length: ~6 ft (≈1.8 m) (industry standard for this part class)

Interface & Connectivity

• Cable Type: USB data transfer / CLI cable
• Connector A: USB Type-A (Male)
• Connector B: USB Mini-B (Male)
• Interface Function: USB-to-Serial (internal conversion)
• Signal Type: Converts USB signals to serial console communication

Functional Characteristics

• Provides direct CLI (console) access to hardware
• Enables:
  • System configuration
  • Firmware updates
  • Diagnostics and troubleshooting
  • Low-level management of “headless” systems
• Plug-and-play with supported HPE systems
• Requires USB driver support on host OS for serial interface recognition

Compatibility

• Widely used with:
  • HPE MSA Storage Systems (P2000, MSA 1040, MSA 2040)
  • HPE ProLiant servers
  • BladeSystem environments
• Recognized across 200+ HPE systems

Physical / Build

• Compact, lightweight cable design
• Durable construction for data center and field technician use
• Typically black industrial-grade cable

Use Cases

• On-site server provisioning
• Emergency access when network management is unavailable
• Secure environments where remote access is restricted
• Firmware flashing and low-level configuration

Operational Overview

Internally, the cable leverages a USB-to-serial conversion mechanism, allowing a modern USB port to emulate a traditional serial console connection.

This makes it functionally equivalent to a console cable, but with USB convenience instead of RS-232.

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