OK here are the pin outs for a RJ45 to db9 Shell so that you can use a straight patch cable to connect to the console port. I keep a couple of these in my goodie bag so I don't need to keep roll-over cables. Saves space. I also keep a couple of Ethernet crossover adapters so I can use a straight patch cable with and adapter for an Ethernet crossover cable. So All I need to carry is a few patch cables and an assortment of adapters and I am always covered for cables. RJ45 db9 (female) 1<---->8 2<---->6 3<---->2 4<---->5 5<----> 6<---->3 7<---->4 8<---->7 You can get the shells from rat-shack. -----Original Message----- From: Matt Wehland [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, February 21, 2001 10:07 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: HOWTO: Make your own Cisco console cable (RJ-45 to DB-9/DB-25 ) At 09:31 AM 2/21/01 -0700, you wrote: >I do a similar thing but I get a rj45 to db9 shell and custom wire it so I >can use a straight through cable to the console. That way I can grab any >old patch cable and use it on the router. If anyone is interested I can get >the pin outs. I just looked them up on Cisco's web site. Another benefit >is that there is no soldering. The db9 shells have the wires already >connected to the pins you just shove the pins in the right holes. >Craig Yes I like this idea even better. While making up a couple of cables last night, and looking at the price of console cables, I was really starting to wonder why I was doing it. Oh well I had the parts laying around. I made the first one up because I had to. Went to a friends to play with a router (my first time) and we had no console cable. Found the pinouts and made one up (yes I know it's a simple thing, but do you know how many 'Network/admin' people can't do such a simple task? Pity.) The pinout info is in the last message I sent, perhaps not in the most useable form for making up the shell type connector (just follow the color code and improvise for different color wiring). I think I will have to find myself a few shells, as this is a much more elegant solution. One other question, is it possible to make a loop back connector to test the 60 pin serial ports? Right now I just plan on taking a back to back cable (when it comes in) and connecting the two ports on the same router (2501) to at least test the ports, but for future use would like something like a hardware loopback so I could test even one port (scenerio-production environment, one port in real use, need to test the other). Thanks, Matt Wehland _________________________________ FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED] _________________________________ FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
