If you are using a 2509/2511 series with octal cables and need to connect to something like a CAT5500 with a Sup III - that requires a straight patch cable to connect to its CON port - use the AUX port on the 2511 and the patch cable.
> -----Original Message----- > From: John Neiberger [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > The octal cable is already a ROLLOVER cable, *not* a > crossover cable. There > is an important difference and quite often people mix the terms on > accident. > > If you would normally need a rollover cable to connect to > that particular > console port then simply connect the octal cable and you're > good to go. If > you need a straight cable for some reason then you will need > an adapter to > roll the cable again. > > Regards, > John Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=73671&t=73671 -------------------------------------------------- **Please support GroupStudy by purchasing from the GroupStudy Store: http://shop.groupstudy.com FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html