Octal Cable connection to PC

andymoore88

So, today I bought an Octal Cable from monoprice. It has a HD 68 male pin connector and 8 RJ-45s. And then, since I can be a goofball at times, I realize I don't actually have a 68 pin serial port connection on my PC. So, I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions for possible adapters to convert to USB, or maybe a good and cheap PCI card with a 68 pin serial connection available?

The best I've been able to find is this on ebay for $30

National Instruments Ni PCI 232 485 8 Channel 184677D 01 Serial Interface Card | eBay

andymoore88

Anyone have a better idea?

networker050184

Return it to monoprice and get the correct cable?

andymoore88

I am, of course, considering it
But I was digging the idea of being connected to each console and not having to swap the cord constantly. Oh well.

elderkai

If you don't want to spend $30, then this might now work for you. However, have you ever considered a console server? Brands like Digi go for ~50 bucks or so on ebay. Here's an example that I very quickly found: Digi CM32 32 Port RJ45 Terminal Console Serial Server 50000838 005 | eBay

inscom.brigade

6 Ports DB9 Serial RS 232 com to 32bit PCI Controller Card | eBay you will out grow it quickly