[nycbug-talk] cables

[Jim Brown]

* michael <lists at genoverly.net> [2005-10-15 10:23]:
> I need to purchase a few serial console cables.  I was thinking of those
> flat, light blue cisco cables.  Does anyone have any recommendations to
> shop in manhattan?
> 
> Michael


Take care to determine the exact pinouts you need.

Cisco console cables are 'rollover' cables, not 'straight through'.

See 
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/routers/ps214/products_tech_note09186a00801f5d85.shtml

"Identifying a Rollover Cable" for a pinout and description.


Best Regards,
Jim B.