Description
DB50 Male to HD50 Male SCSI Cable Centronics 50-Pin to Mini 50-Pin SCSI-2
This is an unbranded external SCSI-2 cable terminating in a DB50 (Centronics 50-pin) male connector on one end and an HD50 (Mini 50-pin) male connector on the other. It is used to connect SCSI-2 peripherals — such as hard drives, tape drives, CD-ROM drives, and scanners — to host adapters or other SCSI devices that use these two common 50-pin connector formats.
Specifications & What's Included
- Cable type: External SCSI-2
- Connector A: DB50 Male (Centronics 50-pin) — large plastic-shell connector
- Connector B: HD50 Male (Mini 50-pin) — compact metal-shell connector
- Pin count: 50 pins each end
- Gender: Male to Male
- Cable jacket: Gray/beige, flexible round jacket
- Approximate length: ~1 meter (visible in photos)
- Includes: Cable only — no adapters or accessories
Applications
SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) cables like this one were the standard interconnect for external storage and peripherals from the mid-1980s through the early 2000s, particularly in workstation, server, and professional computing environments. The DB50 Centronics connector was common on early SCSI-1 and SCSI-2 host adapters and external drive enclosures, while the HD50 Mini 50-pin connector became widely used on SCSI-2 devices from Apple, Sun Microsystems, HP, and various PC workstation manufacturers. This cable type is still sought after for maintaining legacy systems, connecting older SCSI tape libraries, external SCSI hard drives, and flatbed scanners that remain in service. It is also commonly used by archivists and IT professionals maintaining vintage computing equipment from the late 1980s and 1990s.
This DB50 to HD50 SCSI-2 cable has been inspected and is in good used condition. The cable jacket is clean and intact with no visible cuts, kinks, or damage. Both the DB50 Centronics 50-pin and HD50 Mini 50-pin connectors appear to be in good shape with straight pins and no visible bending or corrosion. Normal light wear consistent with previous use. 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: |
DB50 to HD50 SCSI-2 Cable |
Type: |
SCSI Cable |
SKU: |
16679 |
Condition: |
Used – Inspected |
Connector A: |
DB50 Male (Centronics 50-Pin) |
Connector B: |
HD50 Male (Mini 50-Pin) |
Number of Pins: |
50 |
SCSI Type: |
SCSI-2 |
Cable Type: |
External SCSI |
Gender: |
Male to Male |
Compatible With: |
SCSI-2 hard drives, scanners, CD-ROMs, tape drives |
Seller Notes: |
Cable only. No adapters or accessories included. |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
Unknown |
Condition Notes: |
This DB50 to HD50 SCSI-2 cable has been inspected and is in good used condition. Cable jacket is clean and intact; both connectors appear straight with no visible pin damage or corrosion. |
