Description
Overview
This SCSI-I 50-pin male-to-female cable is a reliable solution for connecting legacy SCSI storage devices such as hard drives, tape drives, CD-ROM drives, and scanners to SCSI controllers or extending existing SCSI chains. SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) cables of this type were the industry standard for high-performance data transfer in servers and workstations throughout the 1980s and 1990s, and many legacy systems still depend on them today. This is a hard-to-find item that is no longer widely manufactured, making it a valuable find for IT professionals, retro computing enthusiasts, and data recovery specialists.
Key Specifications
- Connector Type: 50-Pin Centronics / SCSI-I
- Gender: Male to Female (Extension / Pass-Through)
- Interface Standard: SCSI-I (Single-Ended)
- Pin Count: 50 pins
- Compatible Devices: SCSI hard drives, tape drives, optical drives, scanners, early RAID controllers
- Transfer Rate Support: Up to 5 MB/s (SCSI-I standard)
- Shell: Shielded metal hood for EMI protection
- Use Case: Cable extension, device daisy-chaining, SCSI bus expansion
Condition Details
This cable is in Good condition, showing only light signs of normal use consistent with previous professional or lab deployment. The connectors are intact with no bent or missing pins. The cable jacket shows minor surface wear but remains fully flexible and undamaged. The item has been tested and is fully functional. No seller notes were provided beyond the confirmed working status.
What’s Included
- 1x SCSI-I 50-Pin Male to Female Cable
- No additional accessories or documentation included
Whether you’re maintaining vintage server hardware, performing data recovery on old SCSI drives, or building a retro computing setup, this cable is a practical and dependable addition to your toolkit. Stock is limited — grab it before it’s gone!
