Do Cisco routers come with console cables?

[Bob Smith]

I just purchased several Cisco 891W routers and I was wondering if they came with console cables (i.e. DB-9 to RJ-45)? Or is this something I have to purchase seperately?

[Leo Laohoo]

For the 860/880/890 and the rest of the ISR G2's, console cables (whether is the traditional or USB) is "optional".

Same goes with 2960S, 3750X and 3560X.

[cadet alain]

Hi,

You can make your own with cat 5 utp.

http://www.alliancedatacom.com/manufacturers/cisco-systems/connector_cables/cable_pinouts.asp

Regards.

Alain.

[sylvain.munaut]

Note that the newer ISR G2 have a 'usb' console (it's essentially a USB -> Serial adapter right in the router) and so you can use any USB -> USB mini cable. The console is recognized as a normal 'usb serial' device (/dev/ttyACM0 on linux).