https://community.hpe.com/t5/optical-jukeboxes-and-drives/5200ex-different-threaded-standoffs/m-p/153265#M1707 <P>Standalone drive 5200ex/C1113J<BR />Did the rear high density 50-pin connectors undergo some change? The connectors can accept a cable with thumbscrews using the threaded standoffs or can accept a cable with the "squeeze-type" connector. I have several of these drives. Some have threaded standoffs with a flange and also are a bit longer. The cable I want to use is an Adaptec (68-pin VHDCI/Male to 50-pin High Density/Male) with "squeeze-type" connector. It fits fine on some drives but not the drives w/longer threaded standoffs w/flange. In this case the cable will not secure properly. Why specifically was this change done and when (i.e. by serial number cutoff, etc)? What is the solution? Is there a p/n for the shorter standoff so I can change them? Does anyone know of a similar cable that will fit ALL of my drives correctly (e.g. preferably one with thumbscrews)?</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>P.S. This thread has been moved from Archival Products to Optical Jukebox &amp; Drives - HP Forums Moderator</P> Mon, 15 Oct 2012 05:34:16 GMT noka 2012-10-15T05:34:16Z https://community.hpe.com/t5/optical-jukeboxes-and-drives/5200ex-different-threaded-standoffs/m-p/153265#M1707 <P>Standalone drive 5200ex/C1113J<BR />Did the rear high density 50-pin connectors undergo some change? The connectors can accept a cable with thumbscrews using the threaded standoffs or can accept a cable with the "squeeze-type" connector. I have several of these drives. Some have threaded standoffs with a flange and also are a bit longer. The cable I want to use is an Adaptec (68-pin VHDCI/Male to 50-pin High Density/Male) with "squeeze-type" connector. It fits fine on some drives but not the drives w/longer threaded standoffs w/flange. In this case the cable will not secure properly. Why specifically was this change done and when (i.e. by serial number cutoff, etc)? What is the solution? Is there a p/n for the shorter standoff so I can change them? Does anyone know of a similar cable that will fit ALL of my drives correctly (e.g. preferably one with thumbscrews)?</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>P.S. This thread has been moved from Archival Products to Optical Jukebox &amp; Drives - HP Forums Moderator</P> Mon, 15 Oct 2012 05:34:16 GMT https://community.hpe.com/t5/optical-jukeboxes-and-drives/5200ex-different-threaded-standoffs/m-p/153265#M1707 noka 2012-10-15T05:34:16Z