A P P E N D I X A
Selecting a Serial Cable
This appendix provides the following information:
•How to select a serial cable to connect your serial device
•Cisco part numbers for serial cables that you can order
How to Select a Serial Cable
To select a serial cable, you must answer the following questions about the serial device that you plan to connect to the router serial port:
•Is this device a data terminal equipment (DTE) or data communications equipment (DCE) device?
•What signaling standard does the serial connector on the device require?
•Is the serial connector on the device male or female?
Note The Cisco 805 Router serial interface is a basic serial interface.
The following sections provide information to help you answer these questions.
Selecting a Serial Cable