On 7/11/19 9:18 AM, Char Jackson wrote:

[snip]

Where server means actual server, router, switch, proxy, load balancer,
and many other types of networking gear.

I've used several pieces of equipment that used such a cable for
monitoring and control. Networking equipment and also a UPS. For some
reason, the manufacturer decided to use a 8p8c connector instead of the
DE9 usually used for serial.

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