Redpark Product Development today announced it is now shipping a Console Cable that connects iPhone, iPod touch and iPad to console ports on Cisco routers, switches and firewalls. The Console Cable is a six foot long serial cable with RJ-45 connector, wired per Cisco specifications, and made for iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G, iPod touch (second, third and fourth generation) and iPad.
To use the Console Cable, users must also download the Get Console App from the App Store, a universal app available for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad.
The Console Cable, along with the Get Console App, allows field engineers to perform router maintenance, troubleshooting and disaster recovery operations directly on the Cisco console port using their iPhone, iPod touch or iPad. The Get Console App features detailed logging, configuration repository, command and keyboard shortcuts and optional console sharing with remote web users.
The Redpark RJ-45 Serial Cable – part code C2-RJ45 – is available for an MSRP of $69 from www.redpark.com/shop or at select retailers.
The Get Console App, developed by AMIX Captial, is available for $9.99 from the App Store on iPhone, iPod touch and iPad or at http://www.itunes.com/appstore
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