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Black flat cable with one MCIO 8i connector splitting to two SlimSAS connectors, 25cm length

Athena Power

Athena Power CABLE-MC8SS25 MCIO 8i to 2× SlimSAS 25cm

SKU CH-K2Q5-FDQP9

Connects an MCIO 8i host to two SlimSAS backplane ports with a 25cm shielded flat cable rated for 32 GT/s data transfer

  • Rated speed32 GT/s
  • Cable length25 cm
  • Connector count2
  • Connector detailsMCIO 8i to Dual SlimSAS
  • Connector genderMale to Male
  • Product typeTransmission Cable
  • Connects MCIO 8i host to dual SlimSAS backplane ports
  • High-speed 32 GT/s data transfer for NVMe storage
  • Ultra-thin 0.75 mm flat cable enables dense chassis routing
  • Silver-plated copper conductors maintain signal integrity
  • Rated 0 to 70 °C for industrial and server environments

Connect MCIO 8i to dual SlimSAS

This 25 cm internal transmission cable links a single MCIO 8i host port to two SlimSAS backplane connectors. Silver-plated copper conductors and fluoropolymer insulation support 32 GT/s signalling for NVMe storage traffic. The flat, shielded profile measures 0.75 mm thick and is rated for 0 to 70 °C operation.

Suits dense server and industrial builds

Builders populating rackmount chassis or high-density workstations can route the ultra-thin cable without blocking airflow or stressing connectors. Systems that require a different connector pitch, longer reach, or single-port backplane attachment will need an alternative cable assembly.

Fits between controller and backplane

The male-to-male ends plug directly into a host adapter and a dual-port backplane, freeing PCIe slots that would otherwise be occupied by bulky adapter cards. No external power is drawn beyond the 0.5 A signal rating, so the cable adds no load to the system power budget.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameAthena Power
Model nameCABLE-MC8SS25
Product typeTransmission Cable
Product colorBlack
Performance
Rated speed32 GT/s
Ports & slots
Connector count2
Connector detailsMCIO 8i to Dual SlimSAS
Connector genderMale to Male
Size & build
Overall length25 cm/9.84 in
Cable length25 cm

Questions about this item

What host controller do I need to plug this MCIO 8i cable into?

You need a controller or motherboard with an MCIO 8i port that supports PCIe at 32 GT/s.

Can I keep my existing SlimSAS backplane when adding this cable?

Yes, the cable splits one MCIO 8i host connection into two SlimSAS ports for your current backplane.

How can I verify the link is running at the rated 32 GT/s after installation?

Check the PCIe link speed in your OS or BIOS; it should report 32 GT/s for each NVMe device.

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