X-in-1 Network Admin's Cable

Based on Michael Ossmann's 5-in-1 Network Admin's Cable, I decided to create my own version with a few upgrades/updates. 

Here are the components I selected:

• Cat 6 Network Cable
• StarTech Cisco Console Rollover Adapter
• StarTech Gigabit Cat 6 to Crossover Ethernet Adapter
• (2) StarTech DB9 to RJ45 Modular Adapter - F/F 
• FT232R USB UART USB-to-Serial Adapter

I chose the FT232R chipset due to it's excellent driver support in Windows and OS X.

Here are some of the most common configurations:

Stored Configuration

Cisco Console Cable

Null Modem Cable

Crossover Cable

USB-to-DB9 Console Cable