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— · CABLE ASSEMBLY
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
SAS cables have specific lane counts: 4i (internal) or 4e (external) Cable length matters — too short won't reach, too long creates clutter
Verify connector type on BOTH ends — many SAS cables are asymmetric
PRODUCT OVERVIEW

CABLE ASSEMBLY,SPECIAL PURPOSE,E. Key specifications include material: SILVER CONTACT, thread_class: 2A A, overall_length: 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN, mounting_method: THREADED STUD(S), overall_diameter: 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN, style_designator: ROUND FLATTED FIXED POINT CONTACT. This product is currently in active production with full OEM support.

This part is cataloged in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS) under NSN 5999-00-033-6473, 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
23-1688
NSN: 5999-00-033-6473
FSC: 5999
CAGE: 55841 — EATON CORP ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT OPNS (USA)
SPECIFICATIONS
materialSILVER CONTACT
thread_class2A A
overall_length0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
mounting_methodTHREADED STUD(S)
overall_diameter0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
style_designatorROUND FLATTED FIXED POINT CONTACT
thread_directionRIGHT-HAND
precious_materialSILVER
nominal_thread_size0.164 INCHES IN
thread_quantity_per_inch32
thread_series_designatorUNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC)
mounting_facility_quantity1
NSN5999-00-033-6473
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
CONN A SFF-8482 CONN B SFF-8087 LENGTH: SAS CABLE ASSEMBLY | SFF-8482 to SFF-8087 Cable length: | SAS | Shielded TITLE CABLE ASSY PN 23-1688 MFR CABLE ASSEMBLY,SPECIAL PURPOSE,E
KEY FEATURES
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MOUNTING METHOD: THREADED STUD(S)
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PRECIOUS MATERIAL AND LOCATION: BODY AND CONTACT SILVER
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PRECIOUS MATERIAL: SILVER
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MATERIAL: SILVER CONTACT
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TERMINAL TYPE AND QUANTITY: 1 PIN AXIALLY AT ONE END
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MOUNTING FACILITY QUANTITY: 1
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THREAD SERIES DESIGNATOR: UNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC)
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THREAD CLASS: 2A A
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
  • Server Internal Cabling
  • Data Center Cable Infrastructure
  • SAS/SATA Drive Connectivity
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS (FLIS)
MOUNTING METHODTHREADED STUD(S)
PRECIOUS MATERIAL AND LOCATIONBODY AND CONTACT SILVER
PRECIOUS MATERIALSILVER
MATERIALSILVER CONTACT
TERMINAL TYPE AND QUANTITY1 PIN AXIALLY AT ONE END
MOUNTING FACILITY QUANTITY1
THREAD SERIES DESIGNATORUNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC)
THREAD CLASS2A A
OVERALL LENGTH0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
THREAD DIRECTIONRIGHT-HAND
VERIFIED SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES 2
120063Interchangeable
interchangeable cross-reference
interchangeable
25222Interchangeable
interchangeable cross-reference
interchangeable
LIFECYCLE
StatusACTIVE
AvailabilityOEM and secondary market
RoHS CompliantEAR99ESD SensitiveNot HAZMAT
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is 23-1688?
23-1688 is a CABLE ASSEMBLY,SPECIAL PURPOSE,E.
What parts can replace 23-1688?
There are 2 known substitutes for 23-1688: 120063, 25222. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
What is the NSN for 23-1688?
23-1688 is cataloged in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS) under NSN 5999-00-033-6473. This indicates validated use in U.S. government and defense supply chains.
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