Cables
Cables covers the cabling that connects servers, storage, networks and PCs: fiber, DAC and InfiniBand cables for switches and adapters, internal and external SAS and SCSI cables, SATA and IDE drive cables, KVM and console cables, USB and video cables, and power cables and adapters. Most are HP and HPE part-numbered cables for specific ProLiant servers, FlexNetwork switches and workstations, alongside Dell, Lenovo, IBM, Cisco and Apple parts.
Cables: 3,055 products
Buying guide
Getting the right cable
Internal cables are server-specific
Internal SAS, SATA and power cables are cut and routed for one chassis. The kit listed for your server avoids cables that fall short.
Name both ends
Connector names like SFF-8087, SFF-8643, SFP+ and QSFP+ identify each end, and both have to match the ports.
Copper or fiber
Direct attach copper is the cheapest option for short runs within or between adjacent racks; active optical and fiber cables cover longer distances.
Cables
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between DAC and AOC cables?
A direct attach copper (DAC) cable has transceiver ends joined by copper twinax and suits runs of a few meters. An active optical cable (AOC) joins them with fiber, reaching tens of meters while staying thin.
Do switch vendors require their own cables?
Some switches only accept DAC and AOC cables coded for that vendor, as with optics. HPE's X240 and X242 cables are coded for HPE switches.
Do you carry cables for older equipment?
Yes. SCSI, IDE, serial and parallel cables for older servers, workstations and printers are listed beside current SAS, fiber and DAC cables.
