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Black 15 cm cable with 16-pin plug splitting into eight 2-pin headers

Supermicro

Supermicro CBL-0084L 15cm 16-pin front panel split cable server accessory

SKU CH-1ZGR-FYVE8 MPN CBL-0084L

A 15 cm front-panel split cable that converts one 16-pin header into eight 2-pin connectors for validated Supermicro systems

  • Product typeCable
  • DetailsConnectors: 16-Pin (1 Connector) Connectors (Other Side): 16
  • Key featuresFront Panel Split Cable 16 Pin (1 Connector) to 16 Pin (8 ×
  • Connects Supermicro front panel to non-Supermicro boards
  • 15 cm length fits tight server chassis
  • 16-pin single header splits into eight 2-pin leads
  • Validated across SYS-5037, SYS-5038 and SYS-5039 systems
  • Supermicro-certified build ensures reliable front-control signals

Purpose and compatibility

The Supermicro CBL-0084L is a 15cm front-panel split cable designed for server builders. It connects a single 16-pin chassis header to eight 2-pin leads for power, reset, and status LEDs. The cable is validated for Supermicro systems including the SYS-5037, SYS-5038, and SYS-5039 families. It suits integrators adapting Supermicro chassis to motherboards with discrete front-panel headers.

Build integration

The cable bridges a Supermicro 16-pin front-control connector and a standard scattered-pin layout on non-Supermicro boards. Its 15cm length reaches nearby headers without excess slack that blocks airflow. The 84L model is Supermicro certified, ensuring pin-out alignment with validated chassis. It frees the builder from custom crimping or adapter boards when mixing chassis and motherboard brands.

Thermals and power

The CBL-0084L is a passive copper assembly with no active components, so it adds no heat or acoustic load. Signal current on front-panel leads is negligible, imposing no measurable draw on the power budget. The premium build quality maintains solid contact through repeated mating cycles. Normal use presents no thermal or noise considerations for the server enclosure.

How it compares

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Price $20.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSUPERMICRO
Model nameCBL-0084L
Product typeCable
Size & build
Shipping weight0.54 kg
Package size229 × 165 × 23 mm

Questions about this item

How far can the CBL-0084L reach between the chassis front panel header and the motherboard?

The cable is 15 cm long, so the motherboard header must sit within that distance of the chassis connector.

Will the split heads add resistance or heat when the front-panel LEDs and switches are active all day?

The cable is a passive copper assembly with no active components, so it generates no measurable heat or noise during continuous use.

Which motherboard header does the single 16-pin end of the CBL-0084L plug into?

It connects to a standard 16-pin front-panel header on the motherboard; the other end splits into eight 2-pin leads for power, reset, HDD LED and power LED.

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