StarTech.com Cisco Console Rollover Adapter RJ45 Male/Female ROLLOVER
The StarTech.com ROLLOVER adapter provides a compact, purpose-built solution to convert any standard RJ45 Ethernet cable into a Cisco console rollover cable, enabling essential out-of-band management for network devices.
- Core Functionality: Converts standard RJ45 Ethernet cables into a Cisco console rollover cable, ensuring immediate access for critical network device configuration.
- Standard Compliance: Conforms to the Yost Serial Device Wiring Standard, providing reliable and consistent serial communication for network management tasks.
- Simplified Toolset: Eliminates the need to carry a separate, dedicated rollover cable, streamlining IT field kits and reducing operational overhead.
- Operational Value: Backed by a StarTech.com Lifetime Warranty, ensuring long-term reliability and reducing total cost of ownership for essential IT accessories.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The StarTech.com ROLLOVER adapter is a purpose-built RJ45 Male to Female converter, specifically engineered to transform standard Ethernet cables into Cisco console rollover cables. This compact accessory is crucial for direct serial communication with network devices, facilitating essential configuration and troubleshooting processes.
Designed for durability and ease of use, this adapter adheres to the Yost Serial Device Wiring Standard, ensuring reliable connectivity. It is also RoHS and CE certified, demonstrating compliance with environmental and safety regulations, and comes with a lifetime warranty for sustained operational confidence.
- RJ45 Male to Female Conversion: Enables the immediate transformation of any standard RJ45 Ethernet cable into a functional Cisco console cable, eliminating the need for specialized inventory.
- Yost Standard Compliance: Guarantees reliable serial communication with Cisco network devices, ensuring consistent and error-free out-of-band management sessions.
- Compact and Portable Design: Weighing only 11 grams and featuring a small form factor, this adapter is easily carried in any IT toolkit, enhancing technician mobility and readiness.
- Durable PVC Housing: Constructed with robust Polyvinyl chloride (PVC), the adapter is built to withstand the rigors of daily use in demanding IT environments, extending its service life.
- Operational Value: Supported by a StarTech.com Lifetime Warranty, this adapter offers assured long-term performance and minimizes replacement costs, contributing to a lower total cost of ownership.
This Cisco Console Rollover Adapter is an essential, reliable, and cost-effective solution for any organization requiring consistent network device management capabilities.
Technical Specifications
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What This Solves
Connecting to Cisco Console Ports
When network devices require direct serial access for initial configuration or troubleshooting, this adapter provides the necessary physical link. It ensures IT teams can establish a console connection to Cisco routers and switches using a standard Ethernet cable.
Network operations centers, IT infrastructure teams, data center technicians, remote office IT support
Field Network Troubleshooting
During on-site network diagnostics or repairs, technicians often need to access device console ports. This adapter allows any standard RJ45 cable to function as a rollover cable, simplifying field kits and ensuring readiness for unexpected issues.
Field service engineers, IT support staff, facilities management, branch office IT personnel
Out-of-Band Device Configuration
For configuring network devices when IP connectivity is unavailable or compromised, out-of-band management is essential. This adapter facilitates a reliable physical connection to the console port, enabling critical setup and recovery operations.
IT security teams, network architects, infrastructure deployment teams, system integrators
Key Features
RJ45 Male to Female Connector
Enables the immediate conversion of any standard RJ45 Ethernet cable into a Cisco console rollover cable, ensuring versatile connectivity for network management.
Yost Serial Device Wiring Standard Compliance
Guarantees reliable and consistent serial communication with Cisco network devices, preventing configuration errors and ensuring stable management sessions.
Compact Form Factor (11 g weight)
Allows for easy portability and storage in any IT toolkit, reducing clutter and ensuring technicians always have the necessary adapter on hand.
Durable Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Housing
Provides robust protection against physical wear and tear in demanding IT environments, extending the adapter's operational lifespan and reducing replacement frequency.
StarTech.com Lifetime Warranty
Offers long-term assurance of product quality and performance, minimizing future replacement costs and contributing to a lower total cost of ownership for essential accessories.
Compatible With
Networking Equipment
Cisco routers, Cisco switches, Cisco firewalls, network appliances with RJ45 console ports
Serial Console Ports
RJ45 console ports, serial management interfaces, out-of-band management ports
Standard Ethernet Cables
Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a, Cat7 RJ45 patch cables, network infrastructure cabling
IT Field Kits
Network troubleshooting kits, diagnostic toolboxes, portable IT equipment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Cisco console rollover cable?
A Cisco console rollover cable is a specialized serial cable used to connect a computer's serial port to a Cisco network device's console port for out-of-band management. It has a specific pinout configuration that 'rolls over' the transmit and receive pins.
How does this adapter convert a standard Ethernet cable?
This adapter contains internal wiring that re-pins the standard straight-through connections of an RJ45 Ethernet cable to match the rollover pinout required by Cisco console ports. You simply plug your Ethernet cable into the adapter, and then the adapter into the console port.
Is this adapter compatible with non-Cisco network devices?
While designed for Cisco console ports, some other network devices may also use a similar rollover pinout for their console ports. However, compatibility is not guaranteed, and it is best to verify the specific console port requirements of non-Cisco equipment.
What are the physical dimensions of this adapter?
The adapter is very compact, measuring approximately 50 mm (2.0 inches) in length, 15 mm (0.6 inches) in width, and 15 mm (0.6 inches) in height. Its small size makes it ideal for portability.
Warranty & Returns
Manufacturer Warranty
Lifetime Warranty
Warranty is provided directly by the manufacturer and covers defects in materials and workmanship under normal use.
Return Policy
Returns subject to manufacturer approval
Hardware returns are governed by the manufacturer's return policy. Some products are non-returnable or subject to restocking fees. Defective items are handled under the manufacturer warranty. Contact Zent Networks before initiating any return.