Cisco CAB-ASYNC-8= - Async cable

Cisco Part Number: CAB-ASYNC-8= i a Cisco Async cable, spare

The CAB-ASYNC-8 is a new generation asynchronous cable used with Cisco asynchronous interface modules, particularly for Cisco 4000 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISRs). It has the same connector and pin-out as the older CAB-HD8-ASYNC cable but features a slimmer housing. This cable is an 8-port asynchronous cable with a high-density connector that fans out into eight individual RJ-45 connectors.

Key details about CAB-ASYNC-8:

• It is used to connect asynchronous interface modules (such as NIM-16A, NIM-24A, and SM-X-64A) to the RS-232 ports on network devices.
• The cable supports connection to console or auxiliary ports of devices with RJ-45 interfaces.
• For the 24-port NIM, CAB-ASYNC-8 is supported in all three sockets, while the older cable is supported only in sockets 1 and 3.
• For the 16-port NIM and 64-port SM-X modules, both the old and new cables can be plugged into the available sockets.
• The cable is rolled (null modem) and can be connected directly to console ports with RJ-45 interfaces; adapters may be needed for DB-25 interfaces.
• It is recommended for use with Cisco 4000 Series ISRs and their asynchronous serial NIM modules.

This cable is part of the cabling solution for asynchronous terminal server interface modules that provide console-level access to multiple Cisco devices for remote configuration and management.