Cables & Connectors - POS terminal parts and components

Cables & Connectors

USB cables, display cables, and data connectors for POS systems

28 products

POS cabling: serial (RS-232) data cables, USB-A to USB-B and USB-B to RJ50 powered USB, drawer-kick RJ11/RJ12 cables, parallel printer cables, Ethernet patch leads, locking power cords (C13/C14, C15/C16 for hot environments), and a range of OEM-style cable harnesses for IBM 4690, Toshiba SurePOS and NCR RealPOS terminals. Behind every reliable POS lane is a properly specified cable — we list the gauge, length, shield type and connector specification on every product page.

Frequently asked questions

Powered USB (USB+Power) — what is it and do I need it?
Powered USB carries 5V (and optionally 12V, 24V) alongside standard USB data on a single connector — it lets a single cable power a peripheral that would otherwise need its own power brick. IBM-style 24V Powered USB is common on 4690 and SurePOS terminals; if your printer or scanner came from one of those families, the cable likely is Powered USB.
Can I extend a USB-attached scanner with a cheap USB extension cable?
Up to ~5 meters total cable length, with quality 28AWG cable, yes. Beyond that, USB's signaling spec breaks down and you'll see intermittent reads. For runs over 5 meters use an active USB extender (a powered hub midway) or convert to Ethernet at both ends.
Why do my serial-attached devices drop offline intermittently?
RS-232 is sensitive to ground loops in commercial environments. Use shielded cable with the shield grounded only at the host end, keep runs under 15 meters, and avoid running parallel to AC mains. For longer runs, RS-422 or USB-to-serial isolators dramatically improve reliability.
Are your cables OEM or aftermarket?
We stock both. OEM cables (e.g. genuine IBM, Toshiba TEC) are noted as such with the FRU number. Aftermarket cables match the spec and connector but at typically 30-50% lower cost; the construction is identical to OEM in most cases (same factories).