Cisco console cables : future ?

[Hamdi Kadri]

As the world is leaning now toward mobility, laptops are much practical for an IT Professional, but they lack RS232 ports nowadays. My question is : when will Cisco deliver a console cable with USB support (instead of RS232) because third party adapters really suck.

[turnera · Accepted solution]

Cisco is doing it now. With the newer models of routers/switches and such. The option to purchase a usb console cable is now available. Newer Cisco devices are being delivered with both the standard console connection and a mini usb connection. You choose which cable to purchase when you build your particular order.

[sean_evershed · Accepted solution]

Hi,

USB support is available now.

For example for the 3750X and 3560X switches. See below:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/collateral/switches/ps5718/ps6406/qa_c67-578933.html

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