IBM 05H8594 100-Foot SEQ CD Cable for TotalStorage 3494-BXX - High-Speed Serial Connection

IBM 05H8594 100-Foot SEQ CD Cable for TotalStorage 3494-BXX - High-Speed Serial Connection
IBM 05H8594 100-Foot SEQ CD Cable for TotalStorage 3494-BXX - High-Speed Serial Connection
IBM part number 05H8594, the 100-Foot SEQ CD Cable for TotalStorage 3494-BXX, provides a reliable high-speed serial connection between IBM TotalStorage devices and external CD or DVD drives. Designed for data centers, server rooms and high-performanc... Read More
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$149.95
  • In Stock: 2
  • Manufacturer: IBM
  • Model or Part: 05H8594
  • Condition: Refurbished
  • Weight: 1.00
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Overview
IBM part number 05H8594, the 100-Foot SEQ CD Cable for TotalStorage 3494-BXX, provides a reliable high-speed serial connection between IBM TotalStorage devices and external CD or DVD drives. Designed for data centers, server rooms and high-performance workstations, this cable delivers consistent signal integrity over a full 100 feet of length, reducing the need for repeaters or additional hardware.

Key Features

  • Length of 100 feet (30.5 meters) to bridge long distances without loss of performance
  • Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) compatible with IBM TotalStorage 3494-BXX series
  • Gold-plated connectors for corrosion resistance and long-term reliability
  • Shielded twisted pair construction to minimize electromagnetic interference (EMI)
  • Plug-and-play design with no driver installation required

Technical Specifications

  • Model/Part Number: 05H8594
  • Connector Type: SEQ CD (Standard Enterprise Quality) with 4-pin male/female ends
  • Cable Type: High-speed serial data cable, shielded twisted pair
  • Operating Temperature: 0 to 55 degrees Celsius
  • Impedance: 90 ohms differential
  • Data Rate: Up to 6 Gbps (SATA III compatible)
  • Compliance: IEC 60603-7, RoHS compliant

Applications
This cable is ideal for:

  • Connecting IBM TotalStorage 3494-BXX tape libraries to external CD/DVD drives for backup and archive workflows
  • Extending storage networks in rack-mounted server environments where space constraints require longer cabling
  • High-availability systems that demand uninterrupted data transfer between storage arrays and optical media
  • Enterprise data centers that need a durable, low-maintenance solution for serial connections across multiple racks

Choose the IBM 100-Foot SEQ CD Cable for a robust, high-performance link that supports mission-critical storage operations while simplifying cable management and reducing total cost of ownership.