Custom SCSI-2 Cable
- HPDB50, HPDB68 and HPDB100 configurations
- Metal or molded hood options with screw or clip retention
- Male-to-male, extension, female-to-female and terminal variants
- External, panel and hybrid ribbon constructions by drawing
- Connector gender and port hardware checked before production
- Cable design matched to the confirmed bus and equipment
- Custom length, identification and packaging
- Electrical inspection against an approved wiring table
Custom SCSI-2 HPDB Cable Assemblies
Many maintenance teams use “SCSI-2 cable” as a practical name for an older HPDB assembly. It is a useful starting phrase, but it does not fully define the cable. HPDB connectors come in several position counts and genders, with different locking hardware, wiring, and electrical applications.
We build custom HPDB50, HPDB68, and HPDB100 assemblies for legacy storage, test systems, and industrial equipment. Our first step is to confirm both devices and both ports. From there, we review the pinout, retention, hood clearance, cable length, and bus requirements. This approach is especially valuable when keeping a dependable older system running is more sensible than replacing the entire machine. You can compare the broader connector family in our SCSI cable collection before narrowing the request to one HPDB arrangement.
Specifications
| Item | Available Configuration |
| Connector family | HPDB / half-pitch high-density interface |
| Position count | 50, 68, or 100 |
| Gender | Male or female combinations according to mating ports |
| Retention | Thumbscrew, spring clip, or approved device-specific hardware |
| Hood | Metal or molded/PVC-style |
| Construction | External round cable, extension, terminal lead, or ribbon hybrid |
| Wiring | Approved SCSI/device map; straight-through must not be assumed |
| Signaling | Confirm SE, LVD, HVD, or proprietary use from equipment data |
| Length | Defined by the complete bus and installation requirements |
| Testing | Continuity, short circuit, pin assignment, and agreed extra checks |
Learn more about choosing the SCSI-2 Cable.
HPDB50
HPDB68
HPDB100
HPDB68 SCSI-2 Cable with Terminals
HPDB68 Ribbon SCSI-2 Cable
Ribbon and extension-style configurations.
HPDB100-to-CN100 Cable
HPDB100 mixed-interface configuration, built only to an approved map.
"SCSI-2" Is Not a Complete Purchase Specification
Before we quote, we need the HPDB position count, genders, locking method, equipment models, and signaling. This avoids the common problem of receiving a cable that looks right but cannot mate, lock, or operate correctly.
Mechanical Details Matter on Older Equipment
Recessed ports, missing clip tabs, and crowded rack panels can determine which hood works. A side photo and one simple clearance measurement often tell you more than a generic part description. Tell us if the cable will remain fixed or be disconnected during regular service.
Keep the Replacement Traceable
For maintained systems, add a customer part number and identify the host and device ends. When you need the next replacement, your team can order from a controlled drawing instead of repeating the identification work.
Details to Confirm Before We Quote an HPDB Cable
- HPDB50, HPDB68 or HPDB100 at each end
- Male or female cable connector and a clear mating-face photograph
- Thumbscrews, clips, or other retention hardware
- Equipment manufacturer, model, and interface type
- SE, LVD, HVD, or proprietary signaling, where applicable
- Pin map and drawing-view direction
- Finished length and total bus context
- Metal or molded hood and available rear clearance
- Quantity, labeling, packaging, and required records
If for need a narrow 50-position interface, our 50 Pin SCSI Cable page helps separate HPDB, Centronics, and internal IDC constructions before you request a quote.
No. They differ in position count and equipment application and do not mate with the same port.
Yes, subject to the mating hardware on your equipment. Please send a clear photo of the port.
Mechanically, it may be possible, but the system owner must approve the complete bus length, signaling, and termination.
Yes. We need the pin-to-wire schedule, terminal type, wire length, and identification method.
No. Performance depends on the full interface, topology, cable design, and connected equipment.
Yes. Send equipment models, port photos, dimensions, and a known-good sample, if available.
We build to the approved revision, inspect the wiring, and follow the agreed sample or production-lot plan.
Yes, subject to quotation. Each length should have a separate part number, quantity, and label so that receiving staff can distinguish them.
Yes. Specify the bag labels, connector protection, and any storage identification your maintenance team needs.
Yes. Identify critical components and state whether substitutions are prohibited or require written authorization.
Send the part number, lot, connected equipment, bus arrangement, photographs, and observed symptoms. Retain the cable for inspection rather than repairing it first.
Why “SCSI-2 Cable” Needs More Detail Before Production
The phrase usually refers to a familiar generation of equipment rather than a single universal assembly. A purchasing record that contains only those two words leaves too much room for interpretation.
Confirm HPDB50, HPDB68 or HPDB100
Count positions and compare the plug with the actual equipment port. Do not rely only on the width of an old connector or a marketplace photo. Record the gender at both ends and photograph the mating face so you can verify pin numbering.
Check Screws and Clips
Some ports accept thumbscrews; others use spring clips. Even with the correct electrical connector, the wrong retention style may leave the plug unsecured. Verify the panel hardware and thread arrangement rather than reusing a remembered name.
Identify the Electrical Bus
The connector does not prove whether the equipment is single-ended, low-voltage differential, high-voltage differential, or proprietary. Mixing incompatible systems can create more than a simple fit problem. Use the HBA, controller, and peripheral documentation to define the interface.
Consider the Whole Bus Length
The new cable is only one section of the connection. Extensions, internal wiring, and other devices may contribute to the total topology. Give the system integrator enough information to approve the proposed length and termination arrangement.
Make the Drawing Service-Friendly
Label each end, state the viewing direction for pin maps, and define the length reference. If one end has flying leads, include wire numbers and terminal details. These choices help the person installing the cable years after the original order.
We are happy to start from a simple maintenance request, but we will not hide uncertainty behind a long product name. A few clear confirmations at the beginning protect your equipment, schedule, and budget.
Use a Known-Good Reference Carefully
A working cable is valuable, but identify it before you ship or open it. Mark the host end, device end, installed direction, and equipment model. If the cable is intermittent, explain the fault; otherwise, a damaged conductor or connector could be mistaken for the intended wiring. Where possible, compare the sample with the equipment manual rather than relying on continuity alone.
Approve the Mechanical Fit
An HPDB plug can be electrically correct yet difficult to secure in a recessed or crowded panel. During sample review, check that the connector seats completely, both screws or clips engage, the hood clears adjacent plugs, and the cable does not lever against the port. Where a compact 68-position interface is required instead, compare the mechanical format with our VHDCI Cable page before approving a mixed-interface design.
Plan Production and Service Identification
For machines that will remain in service, label the assembly with the customer part number and revision. Host/device end labels are useful when the cable is directional. Individually packed spares can carry equipment and storage references so maintenance staff do not have to open several similar bags during a shutdown.
Agree on Inspection Evidence
Continuity and short-circuit testing confirm the point-to-point wiring but do not replace system validation. Decide whether the order also needs a first-article report, inspection record, or sample approval. Our quality control process provides context for that discussion; you must still write the final requirements into your order specification.
Plan Around Legacy-System Downtime
If the cable supports equipment that cannot be taken offline easily, approve the replacement before the existing assembly fails completely. Keep the known-good cable available for comparison, and test the sample during a planned maintenance window. After approval, consider storing an individually labeled spare near the equipment. This is usually more practical than trying to identify connectors and reverse-engineer them during an emergency shutdown.
Keep Bus Changes Separate From Cable Replacement
A replacement project can get confusing when devices, terminations, and cable length change at the same time. Where possible, validate the new cable against the known system configuration first. If the bus topology must also change, document those changes separately and have the responsible system engineer approve them. This makes troubleshooting more disciplined and prevents blaming a cable for an unrelated configuration problem.
