Parallel Cables

Parallel cable assemblies are used to connect two PC's together via parallel ports. Although USB cables are now more commonplace parallel cables are still needed. The assemblies are used where older computer peripherals such as printers and scanners need to be connected to computers.

RS offer a selection of high-quality cables from leading brands including Keysight Technologies, Keithley, Roline and of course RS PRO.

What are parallel cables used for?

Parallel assemblies are typical in industries where legacy computer technologies and peripherals are still in operation. Examples include educational facilities like schools and universities where printers, scanners and older monitors are used. Many SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) in the manufacturing and production sectors also use parallel cable assemblies due to their high-speed transfer attributes.

Parallel cables enable connections to motherboards in systems with a disk drive application and they are also used to link to external circuit boards.

Parallel cable assemblies allow multiple data blocks to be transferred simultaneously from one device to another, which increases the overall transfer speed.

What are the different types of cable assemblies?

Parallel cables are available in a range of lengths configurations and connector plug and socket types. The cable assemblies can be male to male or male to female and feature connectors such as:

  • 25 pin D type (DB25) or D-Sub
  • 9 pin D type (DB9) or D-Sub
  • 36 pin Centronics or C36

25 Products showing for Parallel Cables

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RS PRO Male Centronic, D-Sub 25-Pin to Male C36 Parallel Cable, 3 m, Grey Sheath
  • RS stock no. 182-8817
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 388,71(exc. VAT)
R 388,71/unit
In Stock
RS PRO Male Centronic, D-Sub 25-Pin to Male C36 Parallel Cable, 3 m, Grey Sheath
  • RS stock no. 182-8804
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 629,10(exc. VAT)
R 629,10/unit
In Stock
RS PRO Male Centronic, D-Sub 25-Pin to Male C36 Parallel Cable, 3 m, Grey Sheath
  • RS stock no. 182-8807
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 841,85(exc. VAT)
R 841,85/unit
Temporarily out of stock
RS PRO Male/Female GPIB to Male/Female IEEE 488 Parallel Cable, 1 m, Grey Sheath
  • RS stock no. 182-8901
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 1 379,18(exc. VAT)
R 1 379,18/unit
Temporarily out of stock
RS PRO Male Centronic to Male Parallel Cable, 10 m, Grey Sheath
  • RS stock no. 286-3395
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 807,72(exc. VAT)
R 807,72/unit
In Stock
RS PRO Male Centronic, D-Sub 25-Pin to Male C36 Parallel Cable, 2 m, Grey Sheath
  • RS stock no. 286-3368
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 424,75(exc. VAT)
R 424,75/unit
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RS PRO Male Centronic, D-Sub 25-Pin to Male Parallel Cable, 7 m, Grey Sheath
  • RS stock no. 286-3390
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 714,27(exc. VAT)
R 714,27/unit
In Stock
RS PRO Male Centronic, D-Sub 25-Pin to Male C36 Parallel Cable, 2 m, Grey Sheath
  • RS stock no. 182-8806
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 639,44(exc. VAT)
R 639,44/unit
In Stock
RS PRO Male Centronic, D-Sub 25-Pin to Male C36 Parallel Cable, 2 m, Grey Sheath
  • RS stock no. 182-8816
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 257,96(exc. VAT)
R 257,96/unit
In Stock
RS PRO Male Centronic, D-Sub 25-Pin to Male Parallel Cable, 10 m, Grey Sheath
  • RS stock no. 286-3391
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 880,82(exc. VAT)
R 880,82/unit
Currently unavailable
RS PRO Male Centronic, D-Sub 25-Pin to Male C36 Parallel Cable, 1 m, Grey Sheath
  • RS stock no. 286-3389
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 163,46(exc. VAT)
R 163,46/unit
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RS PRO Male Centronic to Male C36 Parallel Cable, 2 m, Grey Sheath
  • RS stock no. 286-3393
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 517,20(exc. VAT)
R 517,20/unit
Currently unavailable
RS PRO Male Centronic, D-Sub 25-Pin to Male Parallel Cable, 5 m, Grey Sheath
  • RS stock no. 286-3369
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 796,91(exc. VAT)
R 796,91/unit
Currently unavailable
RS PRO Male Centronic to Male Parallel Cable, 5 m, Grey Sheath
  • RS stock no. 286-3394
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 819,06(exc. VAT)
R 819,06/unit
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3M Male MDR to Male 26-Pin MDR Connector Parallel Cable, 5 m, Grey Sheath
  • RS stock no. 324-6849
  • Mfr. Part No. 14526EZ8B-500-07C
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 2 452,96(exc. VAT)
R 2 452,96/unit
Temporarily out of stock
3M Male MDR to Male MDR Parallel Cable, 5 mm, Grey Sheath
  • RS stock no. 624-479
  • Mfr. Part No. 7000057491
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 2 271,31(exc. VAT)
R 2 271,31/unit
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L-Com Male Male HPDB68 Parallel Cable, 2 m, White Sheath
  • RS stock no. 671-857
  • Mfr. Part No. CA900MM-2M
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 9 463,09(exc. VAT)
R 9 463,09/unit
In Stock
3M Male MDR to Male MDR Parallel Cable, 5 mm, Grey Sheath
  • RS stock no. 624-478
  • Mfr. Part No. 7000057489
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
R 10 594,95(exc. VAT)
R 10 594,95/pack
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L-Com Male 24 Pin Header to Female Parallel Cable, Grey Sheath
  • RS stock no. 287-003
  • Mfr. Part No. CIB24-05M
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 5 163,19(exc. VAT)
R 5 163,19/unit
In Stock
Keysight Technologies Male GPIB to Male GPIB Parallel Cable, 1 m, Grey Sheath
  • RS stock no. 501-099
  • Mfr. Part No. 10833A
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 2 566,51(exc. VAT)
R 2 566,51/unit
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