Opengear 449029 – Serial Adapter

Overview:

The Opengear 449029 is a serial adapter cable designed to convert a standard RJ45 connection to the Cisco Straight (X2) pinout. It features a male RJ45 plug on one end and a female RJ45 jack on the other . It is specifically used to interface alarm devices with the Opengear EMD32 Environmental Monitor, which itself is a companion device for Opengear console servers .

Network engineers and data center technicians use this adapter to ensure proper signal alignment when connecting devices that require the Cisco Straight (X2) pinout, which is common in Opengear’s console management ecosystem . Its primary application is in environmental monitoring setups within data centers and network closets, working with the EMD32 to receive alarms from sensors or digital I/O devices .

Compatibility is specifically for use with Opengear EMD32-02 Environmental Monitor devices that require the Cisco Straight X2 pinout . This adapter is NOT suitable for connecting devices using the Cisco Rolled (X1) pinout, which uses a different part number (449037) .

Key Features:

• Converts RJ45 to Cisco Straight X2 pinout

• 1x male RJ45 to 1x female RJ45 connection

• Essential for EMD32-02 environmental monitor setup

• Supports connection of alarm devices

• Enables integration with Opengear console servers