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Computer Cables

From Data connections to Video set ups, learn more about computer cables.

  • What is the difference between DVI, HDMI, and VGA?

    DVI. HDMI. VGA. These abbreviations may not sound like household names, but chances are you’re likely to spot them in most homes. Known as “cable connectors,” these fellas are responsible for the tran...

  • What is the supported speed of our External Mini SAS 26 pin cables?

    6GBits/s is the supported speed....

  • What is Firewire 800?

    FireWire 800 refers to any FireWire port that conforms to the IEEE 1394b standard. This standard, which amends the IEEE 1394 1995 and IEEE 1394a 2000 standards, upgrades the prior standards by allowin...

  • What is FireWire 400?

    FireWire 400 refers to any FireWire port that conforms to either IEEE 1394 1995 or IEEE 1394a 2000 standard. Firewire 400 can apply to both the 4 pin and 6 pin Firewire connections. For more informati...

  • What is External Serial ATA (eSATA)?

    Similar to the standard SATA connector, the eSATA connector is shielded and designed to connect external mass storage devices or optical drives to an eSATA port. This connector is sometime referred to...

  • What is a DB9 serial port?

    Rack mounted servers typically have a DB9 serial port, which gives system administrators a way to access a server remotely through a serial console session even if the network is down....

  • What is a DB25 connection?

    A type of D-Sub connector. DB-25's are commonly found on computing equipment where they are employed to connect peripherals. They are common to parallel ports or RS-232 ports on PC computers, but also...

  • What does CL2 mean?

    Inwall rated cables have a slow burning outer jacket so that in the event of a fire, the flames won't be spread by the cables. Most areas have fire codes that require CL2 rated cables for inwall insta...

  • What are the USB 3.0 Micro B Cable Specifications?

    The new Ultra Slim Series USB 3.0 Micro B cables are 34AWG for data and 23AWG for power. The cable diameter is 4.0mm....

  • What are Plenum cables used for?

    Plenum rated cable is for use in the plenum spaces of a commercial office building. The plenum spaces are used for circulation of air in a large building. Plenum cables have specially formulated outer...