Cable to connect to LocalDirector console port

Hello,
my question is about getting access to the LocalDirector 430 through the console port: I thought it was just a regular rollover cable (with pins 1 through 8 reversed), but for some reason, that doesn´t seem to work. I know that there is a Cisco console kit for the LocalDirector, but does anybody know what the difference, if any, is between that console kit and a regular RJ-45 rollover cable ?
Thanks in advance for your help.
Regards,
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