Workstation Cable — Cross-Brand Comparison

About Workstation Cable

Server cables (SAS, mini-SAS, power, signal, USB) vary in connector type, length, and shielding. The Workstation Cable is a specific cable type used in server chassis builds and rack integration.

Cross-referencing guidance

Cross-referencing cables: (1) confirm exact connector type on both ends, (2) match length to chassis layout (excess length blocks airflow), (3) verify shielding for high-speed signals (SAS-4 needs better shielding than SAS-3). ICD supplies common server cable types from Dell, HPE, Lenovo, and generic equivalents.

Brands ICD cross-references for this component

ICD maintains sourcing and engineering expertise across all major server OEMs. Even when our public catalog has limited entries for the Workstation Cable, our team can source equivalents from these brands, matched by part number:

• Dell EMC — PowerEdge, PowerVault, PowerStore, PowerScale, Unity platforms
• HPE — ProLiant, Synergy, Apollo, MSA, Nimble, Aruba
• Lenovo — ThinkSystem SR/HR, ThinkAgile, Storage DS-series
• Cisco — UCS B/C/S-series, Nexus, MDS
• IBM — System x (legacy), Power systems, FlashSystem
• Supermicro — TwinPro, BigTwin, FatTwin, SuperBlade platforms
• NetApp — FAS, AFF, E-Series controllers and shelves

ICD cross-reference workflow

Submit any server part number and the target chassis it should fit. ICD matches the part numbers through the OEM cross-reference and confirms fit, firmware requirements and the warranty implications of mixing brands on the quote. The quote returns within 24 hours with the matched equivalents, their condition (New, Renewed or Refurbished) and pricing.