Description
8-to-1 Cable Aggregator DB78 Male to 8x DB25 Female Fan-Out Octopus Cable
This is an unbranded 8-to-1 fan-out aggregator cable, sometimes called an octopus or breakout cable, that connects a single 78-pin DB78 male connector to eight individual DB25 female connectors. This type of cable is used to interface a multi-port serial controller or multiplexer card — which presents a single high-density connector on its back panel — to up to eight individual RS-232 serial devices or terminals. The cable allows a single card slot to serve multiple serial connections simultaneously.
Specifications & What's Included
- Cable type: 8-to-1 fan-out / octopus aggregator cable
- Single end: DB78 male (78-pin high-density D-Sub)
- Fan-out ends: 8x DB25 female (25-pin D-Sub) connectors
- Individual legs are labeled (J3, J5, and others visible in photos)
- Cable jacket: beige/ivory round-jacket trunk cable with individual sleeved legs
- Trunk cable length: approximately 6–8 feet (estimated from photos)
- Brand: Unbranded (no manufacturer markings observed)
- Included: cable only; no accessories
Applications
Fan-out aggregator cables like this one are commonly used with multi-port serial controller cards and asynchronous serial multiplexers in server, workstation, and industrial computing environments. The DB78 high-density connector became a standard back-panel interface on 8-port and 16-port RS-232 serial cards — manufacturers such as Digi International, Moxa, Lantronix, and various OEM card makers used this connector style to pack multiple serial ports into a single card slot. Each DB25 female leg on this cable connects to one RS-232 device: a terminal, modem, POS system, industrial controller, or other serial peripheral. These cables date primarily from the 1990s and early 2000s when RS-232 serial connectivity was a dominant interface in data centers, point-of-sale systems, and industrial automation. While RS-232 has largely been supplanted by USB and Ethernet in consumer applications, it remains in active use in industrial, medical, and legacy system environments where multi-port serial cards are still standard equipment.
This 8-to-1 DB78 to DB25 fan-out aggregator cable has been inspected and is in good used condition. It was pulled from a working environment where it was actively in use. The cable jacket and connectors show normal age-related wear consistent with previous service. All eight DB25 female fan-out legs and the DB78 male single-end connector appear intact with no visible damage to the pins or housings. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions. Please note: We have multiple units in stock — yours may not be the one shown in the photos, however, it will be similar in condition and function.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
Unbranded |
Model: |
8-to-1 Cable Aggregator |
Type: |
Fan-Out / Octopus Aggregator Cable |
Connector A (Single End): |
DB78 Male (78-pin D-Sub) |
Connector B (Fan-Out Ends): |
DB25 Female (25-pin D-Sub) x8 |
Number of Fan-Out Legs: |
8 |
Cable Configuration: |
1x DB78 Male to 8x DB25 Female |
SKU: |
16662 |
Condition: |
Used – Pulled from Working Environment |
Seller Notes: |
Cable only; no additional accessories included |
Compatible With: |
Serial multiplexers, multi-port serial controllers |
Interface Type: |
Serial / D-Sub |
Form Factor: |
External Cable |
Condition Notes: |
Used 8-to-1 DB78 to 8x DB25 fan-out aggregator cable. Inspected, pulled from a working environment, in good condition. Cable and all connectors intact with normal wear. No damage observed. |
California Prop 65 Warning: |
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and lead compounds, and DEHP (a phthalate), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Go to P65Warnings.ca.gov |
