CISCO CAB-OCTAL-ASYNC 8-Port Octal Cable 68-Pin to RJ-45

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  • - 8 Lead Octal Cable design for simultaneous asynchronous connections
  • - 68-pin high-density connector to 8 x RJ-45 male outputs
  • - TAA compliant for government and institutional use
  • - Manufactured in the United States
  • - Suitable for Cisco 2509 through 2512 series devices

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Key Benefits

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  • - Enables efficient multi-device serial connections using a single high-density port
  • - Complies with TAA standards, ideal for government contracts and secure deployments
  • - Made in the USA, offering quality assurance and compliance with federal sourcing requirements

Product Overview

The CISCO CAB-OCTAL-ASYNC cable serves as a robust connectivity solution for Cisco router interfaces requiring asynchronous communication capabilities. Designed to optimize hardware compatibility for Cisco 2509, 2511, and 2512 series routers, this 8-port octal cable provides a 68-pin high-density connector on one end and branches into eight male RJ-45 connectors on the other. This configuration enables simultaneous serial connections within data centers or enterprise network infrastructures, reducing cable clutter and simplifying managed serial device deployment.

Manufactured in the United States and marked as TAA compliant, the cable aligns with federal acquisition guidelines, ensuring it is suitable for government and institutional networking environments. The durable build of the network cable minimizes signal loss and promises long-term operational consistency. Optimized for use in situations where multiple terminal servers or asynchronous serial devices need to be centralized, the CAB-OCTAL-ASYNC enhances equipment density while lessening the setup complexity, boosting installation efficiency and ROI.

Specifications

Product Overview

Product Type Octal Serial Cable
Form Factor External cable
Cable Length 10 feet (approximately 3 meters)
Connector 1 Type 68-pin High-Density (Male)
Connector 2 Type 8 x RJ-45 (Male)
Connector Plating Gold-plated contacts
Compatibility Cisco 2509, 2511, 2512 Series Routers
Applications Asynchronous terminal device connectivity
Weight Approx. 0.45 kg (1 lb)
Power Requirements Not powered (passive cable)

Physical & Environmental

Cable Jacket Material PVC
Color Black
Cable Shielding Foil and braided shielding
Temperature (Operating) 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Temperature (Storage) -25°C to 70°C (-13°F to 158°F)
Humidity (Operating) 10% to 85% (non-condensing)
Humidity (Storage) 5% to 95% (non-condensing)

Cloud Management & Licensing

Managed via Cloud No
Licensing Required No
Plug-and-Play Yes

Interfaces

Interface Type Asynchronous Serial
Port Count 8 RJ-45 Serial Ports
Host Connector 68-pin SCSI-II Male
Compatibility Interface Cisco NM-16A, NM-32A
Signal Type Supported RS-232
Console Access Support Yes

Compliance & Origin

Country of Origin United States
TAA Compliant Yes
RoHS Compliant Yes
Environmental Certification WEEE
Certification Standards UL Listed
REACH Compliance Yes

Advanced Security Features

Hardware Security Not applicable (passive cable)
Encryption Support No
Data Isolation Physical isolation via individual RJ-45 lines