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.

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DPG

How much did you pay for your AS2511-RJ?

fly351

Yes, they use rolled cables because you are connecting them to the console ports of the other routers.

Netwurk

DPG wrote: »

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