CAB−232MT and CAB−232FC EIA/TIA−232 SerialCable SpecificationsDocument ID: 46800IntroductionPrerequisitesRequirementsComponents UsedConventionsEIA/TIA−232 Speed and Distance LimitationsSerial Cable CAB−232MTEIA/TIA−232 Serial Cable AssemblyEIA/TIA−232 DTE Cable PinoutsSerial Cable CAB−232FCEIA/TIA−232 DCE Cable Pinouts (DB−60 to DB−25)Related InformationIntroductionThis document provides the technical specifications for the EIA/TIA−232 serial cables.PrerequisitesRequirementsThere are no specific requirements for this document.Components UsedThis document is not restricted to specific software and hardware versions.The information in this document was created from the devices in a specific lab environment. All of thedevices used in this document started with a cleared (default) configuration. If your network is live, make surethat you understand the potential impact of any command.ConventionsFor more information on document conventions, see the Cisco Technical Tips Conventions.EIA/TIA−232 Speed and Distance LimitationsAs with all signaling systems, EIA/TIA−232 signals can travel a limited distance at any given bit rate;generally, the slower the data rate, the greater the distance.The table below gives the EIA/TIA−232 speed and distance limitations.Data Rate (Baud) Distance (Feet) Distance (Meters)