Cisco Console Rollover Adapter RJ45 Male to RJ45 Female

Cisco Console Rollover Adapter

This RJ45 rollover adapter converts a standard Ethernet patch cable into a Cisco-compatible rollover console cable for configuring, managing, and troubleshooting network equipment.

Featuring an RJ45 male connector on one side and an RJ45 female connector on the other, the adapter reverses the pinout required for Cisco console communications. It can be used with standard Cat5e and Cat6 Ethernet cables to create a temporary console connection without requiring a dedicated rollover cable.

Commonly used by network administrators, IT departments, system integrators, field technicians, and telecommunications professionals, this adapter supports access to Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, and other network devices equipped with RJ45 console ports.

What Is a Cisco Rollover Adapter?

A rollover adapter reverses the pin assignments of a standard RJ45 Ethernet cable, allowing it to function as a Cisco console cable. This provides access to console ports for device configuration, diagnostics, firmware updates, and network management tasks.

Product Features

• Converts a standard Ethernet cable into a Cisco-compatible rollover console cable
• Connector A: RJ45 Male
• Connector B: RJ45 Female
• Supports Cat5e and Cat6 Ethernet patch cables
• Rollover pinout configuration
• Compact inline adapter design
• RoHS compliant materials
• Color: Cisco Periwinkle Blue
• Part Number: 02231
• UPC: 820799022317

Common Applications

• Cisco router configuration
• Cisco switch management
• Network troubleshooting
• Console port access
• Telecommunications equipment setup
• Data center maintenance
• Field service networking applications
• IT infrastructure deployment

Compatible Cisco® Network Equipment

This Cisco® rollover adapter is designed for use with Cisco® networking equipment that utilizes an RJ45 console port for local device configuration, diagnostics, firmware updates, and management access.

Compatible with many Cisco® routers, switches, firewalls, wireless controllers, and communications platforms that support Cisco-style RJ45 console connections.

Compatible Cisco® Catalyst Switches

• Cisco Catalyst 1900 Series
• Cisco Catalyst 2900 Series
• Cisco Catalyst 2950 Series
• Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series
• Cisco Catalyst 3560 Series
• Cisco Catalyst 3750 Series
• Cisco Catalyst 4500 Series
• Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series

Compatible Cisco® ISR Routers

• Cisco 800 Series Routers
• Cisco 1800 Series Routers
• Cisco 1900 Series Routers
• Cisco 2800 Series Routers
• Cisco 2900 Series Routers
• Cisco 3800 Series Routers
• Cisco 3900 Series Routers
• Cisco ISR 4000 Series Routers

Compatible Cisco® Security Appliances

• Cisco ASA 5505
• Cisco ASA 5510
• Cisco ASA 5520
• Cisco ASA 5540
• Cisco ASA 5500-X Series
• Cisco Firepower Appliances

Compatible Cisco® Wireless Controllers

• Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers
• Cisco Aironet Controllers
• Cisco Catalyst Wireless Controllers

Compatible Cisco® Communications Equipment

• Cisco Unified Communications Systems
• Cisco Voice Gateways
• Cisco Access Servers
• Cisco Terminal Servers

Common Cisco® Console Applications

• Initial router configuration
• Switch setup and management
• Password recovery procedures
• Firmware upgrades
• Network troubleshooting
• Out-of-band management access
• Disaster recovery operations
• Remote site deployment

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