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Monoprice 100771 HPDB68 to HPDB50 SCSI Cable

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Connect legacy SCSI devices seamlessly with this durable HPDB68-to-HPDB50 cable from Monoprice.

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Overview

The Monoprice 100771 HPDB68 to HPDB50 SCSI Cable is designed for administrators and technicians who maintain legacy storage infrastructure. SCSI technology, once the backbone of high-bandwidth connections between mass storage devices, spawned a wide range of connector standards over the years. This cable addresses a common compatibility challenge by linking a 68-pin HPDB device or controller to a 50-pin HPDB peripheral, eliminating the need for separate adapters or converter boxes.

At six feet in length, the cable offers enough reach for typical rack-mounted or desktop configurations. Both connectors are male, with the robust half-pitch D-subminiature design that SCSI systems are known for. While SCSI has largely been replaced by SATA and SAS in modern environments, many businesses and institutions still rely on legacy equipment. This cable provides a reliable, cost-effective way to keep those systems running without resorting to expensive specialty parts.

Key Features

Half Pitch D-Subminiature 68 pin (HPDB68) male to Half Pitch D-Subminiature 50 pin (HPDB50) male SCSI Cable

Once the standard for high bandwidth throughput connections between mass storage devices SCSI technology evolved to include a vast array of ever improving standards with complex combinations of connection standards

SCSI is still widely used on many legacy systems but finding the right type of cable for your system can be difficult

Thankfully Monoprice has a wide array of SCSI cables for many of the most popular systems that have come up through the years

Monoprice continually strives to improve its product line to bring our customers the best products available

Therefore changes may be made to listed specifications without prior notice

Specifications

Brand
Monoprice
Model
100771
Connector A
HPDB68 Male (68-pin)
Connector B
HPDB50 Male (50-pin)
Cable Length
6 Feet
Application
SCSI connectivity for legacy systems

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Bridges two different SCSI connector standards (68-pin to 50-pin) in a single cable
  • Six-foot length provides flexibility for rack and desktop device placement
  • Reliable Monoprice build quality at a budget-friendly price point
  • Saves the hassle of sourcing hard-to-find legacy SCSI adapters separately

👎 Cons

  • Only useful for legacy SCSI systems, which are increasingly uncommon
  • Six-foot fixed length may be too long or too short depending on your setup
  • Does not include a terminator, which many SCSI chains require at the end of the line

Frequently Asked Questions

One end has an HPDB68 (Half Pitch D-Subminiature 68-pin) male connector and the other has an HPDB50 (Half Pitch D-Subminiature 50-pin) male connector.
The cable is 6 feet (approximately 1.8 meters) in length.
Yes, that is exactly what this cable is designed for — bridging SCSI devices that use different pin-count interfaces.
This cable physically accommodates the HPDB68 and HPDB50 connections commonly used in Ultra SCSI and Wide SCSI setups, though actual data throughput depends on the connected devices and controller.

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