SCSI 50-Pin Male Drive Cable

Frequently Asked Questions About 50-Pin SCSI Male Drive Cables

50-pin SCSCI drive cables are a type of parallel SCSI connection. These parallel SCSI cables were one type of early SCSI cables used with mainframes and personal computer equipment. If you have an external device with a compatible SCSI port, these connectors can be used to attach it to a computer.

A SCSI cable is used to connect devices to computers, either internally or externally. SCSI stands for "small computer system interface" and is one of the established data-transfer bus standards that allow for multiple devices to be attached to a computer. It then provides a data channel for sending and receiving information to the device. External SCSI cables are used mainly for connecting external drives to computers. Parallel SCSI cables can be daisy-chained from one device to the next to connect many drives to the same computer motherboard. The form-factor of SCSI connectors has varied quite a bit over the years. Both the shape and number of pins can vary from one SCSI to the next, so it's important to make sure you get the correct connectors for your device and computer.

These SCSI connectors include the following technical codes:

• CN-50
• DB-50
• HD-50
• MD-50

These SCSI cables typically include the following:

• Cable length: Check the length of cable you'll need to connect your devices and buy a cable that gives you some extra length in case you need to change the arrangement of your equipment in the future.
• Adapters: Because of the variety of SCSI ports, many of these cables are designed as adapters with two different SCSI connectors. Check the ports you need to connect and make sure to get the right cable for your equipment.
• Ribbon vs. round cables: Ribbon cables offer more protection against electrical interference because they maintain a consistent distance between each cable wire, which can improve data transfer fidelity.

Connecting SCSI devices is done by following these steps:

• The connectors are usually designed to mate with a port in one orientation, either by omitted pins or by using a shape that won't fit backward. Observe the port and connector and determine the right way to attach it.
• Push it into the port until it's fully seated.
• If the connector has side screws to secure it, screw them into the port until they are tight.