Drive Cables / Internal Computer Cables
Internal Power Cables
Internal power cables are used to connect the computer’s power supply to the internal components which require power. Internal power cables often feature 5.25” Molex type power plugs which plug into the rear of hard drives and CD/DVD drives, and 3.5” type connectors for use with floppy drives and internal hubs. SATA power cables are also available for use with SATA hard drives. For connecting the power supply to a system’s motherboard, ATX and eATX internal power cables and adapters can be used.
SATA / eSATA Cables
Serial ATA is a computer bus technology primarily designed for transfer of data to and from a hard disk. It is the successor to Advanced Technology Attachment standard (ATA) previously known as Integrated Drive Electronics (IDE)
IDE / ATA Cables
Advanced Technology Attachment (ATA) also known as Integrated Drive Electronics (IDE) is a standard interface for connecting storage devices such as hard disks and CD-ROM drives inside personal computers.
CD / DVD Audio Cables
CD/DVD audio cables are used to connect an internal CD/DVD ROM drive to the internal sound card to allow sound output when using the device as a CD/DVD player.
Floppy Disk Drive Cables
Allows 3˝" Floppy Disk Drive to be connected via a slot which resides on the motherboard.
Keyboard / Mouse Cables
PC Keyboard / Mouse Cables
Keyboards and mice can be connected to PCs using either PS/2, AT, or USB cables. The AT type is now largely obsolete and was used on earlier IBM compatible PCs. PS/2 cables are frequently used on most currently available PCs. The PS2 connector is a 9 Way Mini DIN type. Most modern PCs now use USB to connect the mouse and keyboard. USB extension cables and PS/2 extension cables are available for extending the connection to a keyboard and mouse.
Mac Keyboard / Mouse Cables
Keyboard and mouse cables for use with Mac computers are either USB types or, for older Macs, ADB types. ADB stands for Apple Desktop Bus
Video / Monitor Cables
VGA/EGA Monitor Cables
A cable that connects a video output port, on a computer or other device, to a Colour Graphics Adapter (CGA) / Enhanced Graphics Adapter (EGA) display.
VGA Monitor Cables
A cable that connects a video output port, on a computer or other device, to a Video Graphics Array (VGA) display.
S-VGA Premium Monitor Cables
A cable that connects a video output port, on a computer or other device, to a Super-Video Graphics Array (SVGA) display.
S-VGA Premium Gold Monitor Cables (Up to 50m)
A cable that connects a video output port, on a computer or other device, to a Super-Video Graphics Array (SVGA) display using gold plated connectors which produce better connectivity and reduces electromagnetic interference (EMI). Usually used when a permanent high quality display is required or in areas with higher than normal electromagnetic disturbance.
S-VGA BNC Monitor Cables
A cable that connects a video output port, on a computer or other device, to a Super-Video Graphics Array (SVGA) display using 5 BNC connectors.
Premium DVI-D Cables (Up to 10m)
The Digital Visual Interface (DVI) is a video interface which was designed to maximize the visual quality of digital display devices when connecting flat panel displays, Liquid Crystal Displays (LCD) and digital projectors to computers or other output devices. This cable spans approximately a length of 10 metres and the D specifies that it is for digital data transfer only.
Premium DVI-D Super Long Distance Cables (Up to 25m)
The Digital Visual Interface (DVI) is a video interface which was designed to maximize the visual quality of digital display devices when connecting such as flat panel displays, Liquid Crystal Displays (LCD) and digital projectors to computers or other output devices. This cable spans an amazing length of 25 metres and the D specifies that it is for digital data transfer only.
Fibre Optic DVI-D Cables (Up to 100m)
The Digital Visual Interface (DVI) is a video interface which was designed to maximize the visual quality of digital display devices when connecting flat panel displays, Liquid Crystal Displays (LCD) and digital projectors to computers or other output devices. This cable uses fibre optic cabling transfer the data allowing for an increase in speed but also allowing an incredible length of 100 metres.
DVI-I Cables (Up to 5m)
The Digital Visual Interface (DVI) is a video interface which was designed to maximize the visual quality of digital display devices when connecting flat panel displays, Liquid Crystal Displays (LCD) and digital projectors to computers or other output devices. This cable spans a length of 5 metres and the I specifies that it is compatible with digital and analogue data transfer only.
DVI to VGA Cables
This high-quality cable allows you to connect a computer with a DVI-I analogue output to a VGA monitor with a built-in VGA cable. Many modern graphics cards feature both DVI-I (digital and analogue) and VGA (analogue) connectors. This cable is useful when you want to connect two VGA monitors to a computer equipped with one of these cards - simply connect the first monitor to the VGA port and the second, using this cable, to the DVI port.
HDMI Cables
High-Definition Multimedia Interface is an uncompressed, digital audio/video interface. HDMI provides an interface between any compatible digital audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver and a compatible digital audio video monitor, such as a digital television.
HDMI to DVI Cables
High-Definition Multimedia Interface to Digital Visual Interface (DVI) cable. This cable supports video signals only, audio signals are not supported.
Keyboard / Video / Mouse Cables
KVM Extension Cables
KVM (Keyboard, Video and Mouse) extension cables are used to extend KVM cables that are already in place.
KVM Cables
A KVM cable (Keyboard, Video and Mouse) allows a user to control multiple computers from a single keyboard, video monitor and mouse by connecting them to a KVM switch. The cables themselves act as a connector or extension between the devices and the KVM switch.
Switches with Male VGA & Female PS/2 Connectors
A KVM cable (Keyboard, Video and Mouse) used for connecting a keyboard, video monitor and mouse to the KVM Switch Classic 8 and other specific KVM Lite switches.
KVM Cables for USB & VGA
A KVM cable (Keyboard, Video and Mouse) used for connecting devices via the USB and VGA ports on the computer.
KVM + Audio Combo Cables
A KVM cable (Keyboard, Video and Mouse) with the addition of audio leads allowing the connection of speakers to a KVM switch which supports the sharing of audio devices.
Multimedia & Home Cinema Cables
Audio Cables
Audio cables are used to connect audio equipment such as hi-fi’s, home cinema equipment or even instruments to an audio output. They are available with a wide variety of connectors depending on the equipment they are used with, the sound quality required and whether the audio signal is digital or analogue.
Optical Audio Cables (SPDIF)
Optical SPDIF cables fibre optic cable with either TosLink or Mini Optical connectors.
Mini-optical connectors are sometimes called Mini-Toslink, MiniPlug or Mini Optical jacks, but they all refer to the same connector. The mini-optical connector is typically used on portable CD and MD players, but it is also used on other audio devices. The TosLink connector is commonly used on DVD and CD players, DAT recorders, surround sound receivers etc.
Composite & Component Video Cables
Composite Video cables use RCA Phono plugs to make video and left and right stereo audio connections. Component Video cables use RCA Phono plugs to make Red, Green and Blue (RGB) video connections. Composite Video and Component Video cables can be used with TVs, DVDs, VCRs etc.
S-Video Cables
S-Video cables use a 4 Pin Mini connector. They are often used with Camcorders, TVS and VCRs etc.
SCART Cables
SCART Cables provide a connection between a TV and a VCR, DVD or other video device. They support both video and audio signals and feature 21 pins.
Premium HDMI Cables
High-Definition Multimedia Interface is an uncompressed, digital audio/video interface. HDMI provides an interface between any compatible digital audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver and a compatible digital audio video monitor, such as a digital television.
HDMI to DVI Cables
High-Definition Multimedia Interface to Digital Visual Interface (DVI) cable.
Premium DVI-D Cables
The Digital Visual Interface (DVI) is a video interface which was designed to maximize the visual quality of digital display devices when connecting such as flat panel displays, Liquid Crystal Displays (LCD) and digital projectors to computers or other output devices. The D specifies that it is for digital data transfer only.
Premium DVI-D Super Long Distance Cables (Up to 25m)
The Digital Visual Interface (DVI) is a video interface which was designed to maximize the visual quality of digital display devices when connecting such as flat panel displays, Liquid Crystal Displays (LCD) and digital projectors to computers or other output devices. The D specifies that it is for digital data transfer only and spans a massive 25 metres.
Fibre Optic DVI-D Cables (Up to 100m)
The Digital Visual Interface (DVI) is a video interface was which designed to maximize the visual quality of digital display devices when connecting such as flat panel displays, Liquid Crystal Displays (LCD) and digital projectors to computers or other output devices. This cable uses fibre optic cabling transfer the data allowing for incredible lengths of up to 100 metres.
DVI-I Cables (Up to 5m)
The Digital Visual Interface (DVI) is a video interface which was designed to maximize the visual quality of digital display devices when connecting such as flat panel displays, Liquid Crystal Displays (LCD) and digital projectors to computers or other output devices. This cable spans a length of 5 metres and the I specifies that it is compatible with digital and analogue data transfer only.
DVI to VGA Cables
This high-quality cable allows you to connect a computer with a DVI-I analogue output to a VGA monitor with a built-in VGA cable. Many modern graphics cards feature both DVI-I (digital and analogue) and VGA (analogue) connectors. This cable is useful when you want to connect two VGA monitors to a computer equipped with one of these cards - simply connect the first monitor to the VGA port and the second, using this cable, to the DVI port.
Other Multimedia Cables
Other multimedia cables include 3.5mm and 6.3mm stereo audio cables, Coaxial SPDIF cables and MIDI cables.
Mobile Phone & PDA Cables
Data Transfer Cables
Mobile Phone & PDA data transfer cables can be used to synchronize data between a PC and PDA, Smartphone or Mobile Phone. They are generally equipped with either USB or RS-232 computer connections and specific plugs to work with different manufacturers’ products.
USB Charger Cables
USB charger cables come with a USB connector and a variety of other connectors allowing an array of devices e.g. mobile phones and PDA’s, to be charged via any device with a USB port.
Network Patch Cables
UTP Category 5e Cables
UTP Category 5e cables feature an unshielded twisted pair construction. They can be used in Ethernet, Fast Ethernet and Gigabit network installations.
UTP Category 6 Cables
UTP Category 6 cables feature an unshielded twisted pair construction. They can be used in Ethernet, Fast Ethernet and Gigabit network installations.
FTP Category 5e Cables
FTP Category 5e cables feature a shielded twisted pair construction. They can be used in Ethernet, Fast Ethernet and Gigabit network installations.
FTP Category 6 Cable
FTP Category 5e cables feature a shielded twisted pair construction. They can be used in Ethernet, Fast Ethernet and Gigabit network installations.
Fibre Optic 50/125 µm Cables
Fibre optic patch cables are recommended for connections between fibre patch panels, hubs, switches, media converters and routers, etc. Fibre optic cables provide higher speeds and increased bandwidth, compared to conventional twisted-pair copper cable.
Fibre Optic 62.5/125 µm Cables
Fibre optic patch cables are recommended for connections between fibre patch panels, hubs, switches, media converters and routers, etc. Fibre optic cables provide higher speeds and increased bandwidth, compared to conventional twisted-pair copper cable.
Parallel Cables
Standard Parallel Cables
Standard parallel cables allow bi-directional communication between a computer and a printer or a scanner.
IEEE-1284 Parallel Cables
IEEE-1284 parallel cables are used to connect computers to the enhanced parallel ports (EPP) of certain devices, such as printers and scanners. They allow faster bi-directional communication than older standard printer ports and cables.
Serial Cables
RS-232 Cables
Serial RS-232 cables are used for device communication allowing connected devices to send messages to each other. These cables consist of many connectors ranging from the widely known 9 Way D to the 25 way D. The connectors are known as a D way due to their shape which looks like a letter “D”.
Apple Serial Cables
Apple serial cables are used to connect older Mac computers to compatible serial devices.
Telephone & Fax/Modem Cables
Telephone & Fax/Modem cables include RJ-11 and RJ-12 cables for connecting a computer to a fax modem, RJ-11 to BT cables for connecting a modem to a telephone socket, and extension cables for increasing the distance from your telephone, fax or modem to a BT socket.
USB Cables
Universal Serial Bus provides a serial bus standard for connecting devices, usually to computers such as PCs and the Apple Macintosh, but is also becoming commonplace on video game consoles such as Microsoft's Xbox 360, Sony's PlayStation 2, and PDAs, and even devices like televisions and home stereo equipment. USB can connect peripherals such as mice, keyboards, gamepads and joysticks, scanners, digital cameras, printers, external storage, networking components, etc. For many devices such as scanners and digital cameras, USB has become the standard connection method.
Type A to Type B USB Cables
Standard connector type of A male to B male mainly used for connecting devices such as mice, keyboards, scanners, etc. Capable of handling USB 2.0 data transfer speeds up to 480 Mbps.
Type A to Mini-B USB Cables
Cable connects a computer or USB hub to a digital camera, mobile phone or other portable device with an A Plug/5-Pin Mini-B connection. This USB Mini-B Device Cable delivers ultra fast, error-free data transfers and ensures top performance.
USB On-The-Go
USB On-The-Go (USB OTG) is a supplement to the USB 2.0 specification designed to make up for what was seen as a shortfall in the USB 2.0 specification. Standard USB uses a client/server architecture; one USB device acts as a USB host and the other acts as USB peripheral. Only the USB host contains the device driver and the necessary controls to transfer the data. The USB peripherals do not contain those parts, so two USB peripherals cannot exchange the data without the use of USB hosts. USB On-The-Go was developed to overcome that shortfall. With USB On-The-Go, the USB devices are given limited ability to transfer data between themselves. If both are USB On-The-Go devices, they will automatically negotiate and one will act as host and the other will act as peripheral.
Type Mini-A to Type B USB OTG Cables
This cable connects a computer or USB OTG peripheral e.g. a mobile phone or other portable device with a 5-Pin Mini-A/B Plug connection. This USB Mini-B Device Cable delivers ultra fast, error-free data transfers and ensures top performance using the USB on the Go standard.
Type Mini-A to Mini-B USB OTG Cables
This cable connects a computer or USB OTG peripheral e.g. a mobile phone or other portable device with an A Plug/5-Pin Mini-B connection. This USB Mini-B Device Cable delivers ultra fast, error-free data transfers and ensures top performance using the USB on the Go standard.
Type A USB Extension Cables
Type A USB Extension cables allow the extension of Type A connections by supplying a Type A female connector and Type A male connector.
USB Charger Cables
USB charger cables come with a USB connector and a variety of other connectors allowing an array of devices e.g. mobile phones and PDA’s, to be charged via any device with a USB port.
USB Digital Camera Cables
Connects a compatible digital imaging device, such as a digital camera or webcam, with a USB mini port or mini 4 pin port to your computer via a USB Type A connection.
Other USB Cables
Other USB cables are available which allow computers to be linked together and for the USB signal to actively extend. Also available are USB type B extension cables and retractable types.
FireWire Cables
FireWire or IEEE 1394 is a personal computer serial bus interface standard mainly used for digital audio and video transfer, offering high-speed communications and isochronous real-time data services. These cables exist with multiple pin configurations including which in turn come in various lengths:
FireWire Cables 4 Pin to 6 Pin
FireWire Cables 6 Pin to 6 Pin
FireWire Cables 4 Pin to 4 Pin
FireWire 800 Cables
FireWire 800 ensures even greater safety when hot-swapping devices. FireWire 800, an implementation of the IEEE 1394b standard, doubles the throughput of the original technology and increases the maximum distance. A Firewire 800 connection supports many new types of cabling and is capable of transferring data at 800 Mbps, which is twice the speed of the original specification. These cables come with a variety of pin configurations including which in turn come in various lengths:
FireWire 800 Cables 9 Pin Beta Male to 9 Pin Beta Male
FireWire 800 Cables 6 Pin Male to 9 Pin Bilingual Male
FireWire 800 Cables 4 Pin Male to 9 Pin Bilingual Male
FireWire Repeater Cables
FireWire repeater cables allow a device e.g. DV Camcorders, printers, scanners, cameras to be connected to one end of the cable while the other end connects to the FireWire cable you received with your device which in turn connects to the computer.
SCSI Cables
SCSI is most commonly used for hard disks and tape storage devices, but also connects a wide range of other devices, including scanners, printers, CD-ROM drives, CD recorders, and DVD drives. In fact, the entire SCSI standard promotes device independence, which means that theoretically SCSI can be used with any type of computer hardware.
Internal SCSI Cables
Internal SCSI cables are used for connecting devices within the computer itself.
External SCSI Cables
External SCSI devices are used to connect external devices to the computer e.g. Portable hard disk drives.
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