Interface Type Cable Part Number IBM Standard Length
RS-232C 8509386 6.1 m (20 ft)
RS-422A 70X8652 15.2 m (50 ft)
Attachment Cables for AS/400 Workstation Controllers
The table below lists part numbers to use when ordering a cable.
Note: Before you place an order for a cable, IBM recommends you contact your
IBM marketing representative to verify the current part number.
Interface Type Cable Part Number IBM Standard Length
RS-232C 21F4342 12.2 m (40 ft)
RS-422A 21F4346 30.5 m (100 ft)
Attachment Cable for RISC System/6000
The table below lists a part number to use when ordering a cable.
Note: Before you place an order for a cable, IBM recommends you contact your
IBM marketing representative to verify the current part number.
Interface Type Cable Part Number
RS-232C Serial Cable Kit: IBMAsync Cable EIA-232/V.24
and Printer/TerminalInterposer EIA-232 08H6957
Cable Configurations
Cable configurations depend on the computer or devices and machines in the
controlling system. The following diagrams show some of the possible
configurations for the RS-232C and RS-422A connection.
RS-232C

Local Simplex – DTR Pacing

(7)
(2)
CTS(5)or DSR (6)
(7)
(3)
(20)
(4)
(6)
SG
RXD
DTR
RTS
DSR
SG
TXD
Computer Printer
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