Cabling for Terminal Access Servers
I got a 2511 router, the one that doesn't use the octal cabling.
Lots of conflicting info out on the web as to which cables to use. A few sites claimed you just use straight-through cables, but that's not true.
I can confirm that you definitely need RJ45 to RJ45 rollover cables.
These go for $6-10 each so go for the octal model if you are looking for one of these - unless you make your own cables.
If you make your own cables, just reverse the pinouts. 1 to 8, 2 to 7, 3 to 6, 4 to 5
Hope this helps someone.
Lots of conflicting info out on the web as to which cables to use. A few sites claimed you just use straight-through cables, but that's not true.
I can confirm that you definitely need RJ45 to RJ45 rollover cables.
These go for $6-10 each so go for the octal model if you are looking for one of these - unless you make your own cables.
If you make your own cables, just reverse the pinouts. 1 to 8, 2 to 7, 3 to 6, 4 to 5
Hope this helps someone.
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fly351
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Yes, they use rolled cables because you are connecting them to the console ports of the other routers.
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Netwurk
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How much did you pay for your AS2511-RJ?
$159 here
Horizon Datacom
The octal version is $179
Both are 16/16
Lowest price I saw on ebay was $156, but it didn't include rack mounts
