On Thu, 11 Jul 2019 09:50:26 -0500, Mark Lloyd wrote:

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

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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.

I think Cisco started that and others followed. Whatever is used, it's
nice to be able to use the same cable across multiple pieces of
equipment from multiple vendors.