Cisco CAB-HD8-ASYNC High Density Cable for HWIC-8A, HWIC-16A, NIM-16A, NIM-24A CABHD8ASYNC

DESCRIPTION:
The Cisco CAB-HD8-ASYNC is an 8-port asynchronous octal cable designed to connect Cisco serial interface modules—such as the HWIC-8A or NM-16A/32A—to standard RS-232 devices. It features a single high-density 68-pin male connector on one end and eight RJ-45 connectors on the other, providing individual asynchronous serial connections. Commonly used for out-of-band management and console connections to routers, switches, servers, and legacy serial devices.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Cisco Systems
Model Number: CAB-HD8-ASYNC
Cable Type: Asynchronous octal cable
Connector A: 68-pin high-density male (SCSI type)
Connector B: 8 x RJ-45 asynchronous serial ports
Cable Length: Approximately 10 feet (3 meters)
Compatibility: Cisco HWIC-8A, NM-8A/16A/32A modules, and other compatible Cisco serial modules
Pinout: Standard Cisco RJ-45 to DB-9/DB-25 console pinout (adapter required for DB-style connections)
Use Case: Serial terminal access, out-of-band management, SCADA, POS systems, console server applications