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Cisco router cable

Mfg # CAB-OCTAL-ASYNC= CDW # 122453

Quick tech specs

  • HD-68 (M) to RJ-45 (M)
  • NM-16A=
  • NM-32A=
  • for P/N: NM-16A
  • NM-16A-RF
  • NM-32A-RF
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This is an eight-lead cable. Frequently, this style of cable is referred to as an "octopus" or "octal" cable. Each lead or "tentacle" of the "octopus" cable ends in a male RJ-45 connector. The other end, or base, of the cable has the 68-pin connector.

This item was discontinued on January 17, 2020

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Cisco router cable is rated4.83 out of5 by6.
Rated 5 out of 5 by from I find their user interface easy to use in getting simple to complex tasks completed, even after not using it for a while.What is our primary use case?Installed at many locations using a hub-and-spoke design to connect remote sites to central locations over GRE tunnels.How has it helped my organization?* Its routers are versatile, reliable, and capable.* I find their user interface easy to use in getting simple to complex tasks completed, even after not using it for a while.What is most valuable?I extensively used site-to-site VPNs, access control, etc., linking remote sites to the central location to create a highly distributed organization.What needs improvement?Recently, there seems to be a lot of people who are leaning towards Juniper CLI, which is easier to pick up.For how long have I used the solution?One to three years.Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2018-10-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Unlike the legacy fixed IOS, it has a modular IOS form. However, it's expensive and needs to be made more affordable for SMEs.Valuable Features:It's got fantastic throughput which meets most of the network Gbps/Tbps data throughput in Next-Generation Networks (NGN) that are in use in today's industry.Improvements to My Organization:* Higher switching capacity* Feature-rich for almost all requirements* Modular IOS form, unlike the legacy fixed IOS which is prone to single point of crash for all services and features on it.Room for Improvement:Cost is very expensive, it needs to be reviewed for affordability by SMEs. They are on the high side for some SMEs who are willing todeploy high standard IT solution powered by Cisco but most of the time,they are not able to afford Cisco SME products.Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2015-09-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from It's easy to deploy if you know what you are doing, but if you want to improve, you have to upgrade the hardware.Valuable FeaturesSIP and MGCP - the router is a voice gateway router which terminates all calls to and from the PSTN.Improvements to My OrganizationAutomatic calls routing depending on certain conditions such as dialled digits and received calls. We can automatically select which telecom provider to use for certain calls.Room for ImprovementNothing that I can think of. If you want to improve, you have the choice to upgrade the hardware.Use of SolutionI've used it for four years.Deployment IssuesNo issues encountered.Stability IssuesIt's been very stable since deployment.Scalability IssuesNo scalability issues.Customer Service and Technical SupportCustomer Service: Excellent customer service.Technical Support: I never had an issue yet with this product which required TAC intervention but from my previous experience Cisco TAC support is the best.Previous SolutionsWe were using the old Telco PABX and had to switch over to VoIP because it was irrelevant and incompatible.Initial SetupIt's easy to deploy if you know what you are doing, and have a proper migration plan.Implementation TeamIt was an in-house deployment.ROIIt's high.Pricing, Setup Cost and LicensingIt's worth the price you pay.Other AdviceIt's best for branch office deployment.Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2015-07-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from This solution is very durable and does not have any downtime.What is our primary use case?This solution helps us with our inter-network constitution, and that works for us.What is most valuable?The most valuable feature is the configuration that is involved with iOS. In addition, it is very durable. It does not have downtime.What needs improvement?It comes with 3-1 default box and other parts. You have to buy additional lamp parts, which adds to the cost if they could, but affect the number of parts with the default configuring.For how long have I used the solution?More than five years.What do I think about the stability of the solution?The solution is quite impressive.What do I think about the scalability of the solution?The scalability is good. It is durable, and quite good.How is customer service and technical support?I have not used tech support.How was the initial setup?The initial setup was very good.What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?The pricing is a huge issue. I had to convince my company to purchase this solution. It is very expensive, and prohibitive.What other advice do I have?I think the network backup for this solution is solid, and is worthwhile for any company to consider.Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2018-12-19T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from The statistics show you a full brief of every user, every type of connection used, and the total bandwidth usedWhat is our primary use case?The statistics show you a full brief of every user, every type of connection used, and the total bandwidth used. We control our VPNs through it and our actual line of defense for our security is the Cisco firewall. We have four different fiber connections and two satellite connections connected to our offices. They all load balance through Cisco and another analytics device. It integrates very well into our network and we find it to be extremely robust and durable.How has it helped my organization?It has provided us a more secure environment, especially the firewall. We've had multiple attempts of network intrusion which have been defeated because of the firewall rules in place.What needs improvement?Their support has room for improvement. The regional agents are not that great.The devices can be a bit of an energy hog. We would like to see a more durable power supply system because being in a third world country we have frequent power outages and it takes a bit of time for our generators and stuff to kick in which then leads to power surges and whatnot. Even with the proper power management system, it can also affect the devices themselves.For how long have I used the solution?More than five years.What do I think about the stability of the solution?We're extremely satisfied with the stability. We've had around two or three outages in the last 18 years.What do I think about the scalability of the solution?We are very limited in terms of scalability. We're a small firm, we hardly have 30 people.Our entire company uses it. We're all on the network. We have 152 users right now and we support about another 135 mobile devices. They're all financial institutions.How are customer service and technical support?Cisco support itself is excellent. Some of the resellers are very good but some aren't.How was the initial setup?The initial setup was quite easy. Our employees are Cisco certified so they are familiar with the setup and activities of the products. The very initial setup was in 2001. After that, we just swapped it for the updated rules of the devices. That's all we had to do. It's been a seamless integration and a seamless upgrade with very minimal downtime.Our implementation strategy was that we had to open an office in 30 days. It took us about two weeks to wire the entire office up and put the hardware in place. It was a total initial build so we had no issues at all. Everything was covered. We did have serious problems where we had the wiring issues and whatnot, but otherwise, it was business as usual.We have three people in our network department who oversee the devices, maintenance and whatever needs to be done. We have two technicians and one Cisco certified tech.What about the implementation team?Our initial setup was done by a Cisco reseller. We had a good experience with them and we had normal issues. We had issues with one of our appliances that had gone down and we couldn't get a replacement but that was an issue on their part.What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?Our issues are basically currency related. The licensing is in dollars and the dollar is steadily rising. We've had an increase in the licensing fee due to the simple reason that the exchange rate is almost over 40%. That creates a major issue. If the currency devaluation doesn't stabilize, we may have to look at another solution.What other advice do I have?I would advise someone outside the US to consider the issues that we're facing right now, the currency devaluation and licensing fees.I would rate it a nine out of ten because we haven't had any major issues with it.Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2019-03-31T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Everything is well documented on the Cisco DOC site, with a lot of deployment scenarios as well in others sites around the web.Valuable FeaturesThis is the Enterprise Class solution for Routing, all technologies needs for now and for the future are supported. Everything is well documented in Cisco DOC site, with a lot of deployment scenarios as well in others sites around the web. Technically it is incontestable.Improvements to My OrganizationSolved most communications needs and trouble scenarios.Room for ImprovementI cannot see any, maybe more new technologies that we unknown.Use of SolutionFor eight years and counting.Deployment IssuesA lot, but the majority is due to vendor incompatibility with others and errors in deployment.Stability IssuesNone.Scalability IssuesIt dependent of the scenario and technical use and needs.Customer Service and Technical SupportCustomer Service: Very good.Technical Support: Very Good.Previous SolutionsYes, it depends of the customer's budget and management directions.Initial SetupVery easy in all the ways.Implementation TeamIn-house one.Pricing, Setup Cost and LicensingIt is can be very expensive and licensing complex.Other Solutions ConsideredYes, Juniper and Brocade solutions.Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2016-03-21T00:00:00-04:00