Mobility Site - View Single Post

base12 · 10-30-04, 05:19 PM

Anyone know of a current or planned serial cable for the X50 connecting to the sync port? I know they make them for the X5 and X30, primarily for use with GPS devices. Any other options?

Currently I know of 3 possible options. One is a CF adapter with serial cable. The second is a USB host CF adapter and plugging in a USB to serial adapter I already have. This one has both power and driver availability issues. The third option is from Socket. They sell a small bluetooth to serial adapter for $169.
The first two options sell for $100-150 and use the CF Slot, not my preferred method. Hopefully a sync port to serial cable would also cost less.

The intended use is for managing network switches and routers via the console port without having to lug around a laptop.

Thanks

unknown - "Build something idiot proof, and someone will build a better idiot"

10-30-04, 05:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
base12 Aximsite Prospect DAP Rookie Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Kentucky Posts: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Serial Cable vs CF card Anyone know of a current or planned serial cable for the X50 connecting to the sync port? I know they make them for the X5 and X30, primarily for use with GPS devices. Any other options? Currently I know of 3 possible options. One is a CF adapter with serial cable. The second is a USB host CF adapter and plugging in a USB to serial adapter I already have. This one has both power and driver availability issues. The third option is from Socket. They sell a small bluetooth to serial adapter for $169. The first two options sell for $100-150 and use the CF Slot, not my preferred method. Hopefully a sync port to serial cable would also cost less. The intended use is for managing network switches and routers via the console port without having to lug around a laptop. Thanks unknown - "Build something idiot proof, and someone will build a better idiot"