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ASUS · COMPONENT
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW

CABLE ASSEMBLY,SPECIAL PURPOSE,E. Key specifications include material: STEEL OVERALL, nut_style: HEXAGON, body_style: STRAIGHT SHAPE, EXTERNAL COUPLING, nut_height: 0.117 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.130 INCHES MAXIMUM IN, point_type: CONVENTIONAL, point_angle: 118.0 DEGREES NOMINAL. This product is currently in active production with full OEM support.

This part is cataloged in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS) under NSN 3040-00-096-5543, indicating validated use in U.S. government and defense logistics supply chains. Available through authorized enterprise resellers and TPM (Third Party Maintenance) channels.

Verify compatibility with your specific system configuration before ordering.

WHERE IT FITS
12173
NSN: 3040-00-096-5543
FSC: 3040
CAGE: 0UES3 — MID-AMERICA AEROTECH, LLC (USA)
SPECIFICATIONS
materialSTEEL OVERALL
nut_styleHEXAGON
body_styleSTRAIGHT SHAPE, EXTERNAL COUPLING
nut_height0.117 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.130 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
point_typeCONVENTIONAL
point_angle118.0 DEGREES NOMINAL
shank_styleSTANDARD TAPER W/TANG
flute_length3.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN
thread_class2A A
thread_seriesUNF
flute_quantity2
overall_length3.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN
NSN3040-00-096-5543
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
COMPONENT MAIN IC EDGE CONNECTOR MFR: ASUS CABLE ASSEMBLY,SPECIAL PURPOSE,E TITLE COMPONENT PN 12173 MFR ASUS CABLE ASSEMBLY,SPECIAL
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
  • Server Internal Cabling
  • Data Center Cable Infrastructure
  • SAS/SATA Drive Connectivity
VERIFIED SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES 17
1302Interchangeable
interchangeable cross-reference
interchangeable
310-RTInterchangeable
interchangeable cross-reference
interchangeable
940 7/16Interchangeable
interchangeable cross-reference
interchangeable
7378090Interchangeable
interchangeable cross-reference
interchangeable
116203NInterchangeable
interchangeable cross-reference
interchangeable
C121-11Interchangeable
interchangeable cross-reference
interchangeable
LIFECYCLE
StatusACTIVE
AvailabilityOEM and secondary market
RoHS CompliantEAR99Not HAZMAT
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is 12173?
12173 is a CABLE ASSEMBLY,SPECIAL PURPOSE,E manufactured by ASUS.
What parts can replace 12173?
There are 17 known substitutes for 12173: 1302, 310-RT, 940 7/16 and 14 more. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
What is the NSN for 12173?
12173 is cataloged in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS) under NSN 3040-00-096-5543. This indicates validated use in U.S. government and defense supply chains.
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Last verified: July 2026