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0.5 m MCIO 8X SFF-TA-1016 to eight SATA breakout cable, shielded with locking latches

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SMUGDESK 0.5M MCIO 8X SFF-TA-1016 to 8 Ports SATA Breakout Cable

SKU CH-QECN-5TW4S

Connects one MCIO 8X host port to eight SATA drives for server storage expansion using 0.5 m shielded cable with locking latches

  • Splits one MCIO 8X port into eight SATA channels for massive storage expansion
  • .5 metre length keeps internal server wiring tidy and organised
  • Shielded cable resists electromagnetic interference for 24/7 error-free data transmission
  • Locking SATA latches prevent accidental disconnection from chassis vibration
  • Connects up to 8 drives — 2.5 or 3.5 inch SSDs and HDDs — via single MCIO slot

MCIO 8X to 8-Port SATA Breakout Cable

This 0.5-meter cable converts a single SFF-TA-1016 MCIO 8X host port into eight independent SATA connectors for server storage expansion. It enables administrators to attach up to eight 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch SATA SSDs and hard drives through one slot. The shielded wiring resists electromagnetic interference in dense chassis environments during 24/7 operation. Each SATA terminal includes a locking latch to prevent accidental disconnection from vibration.

Suits RAID Controller Storage Arrays

System builders deploying large SATA hard-disk arrays on MCIO-equipped RAID controllers or host adapters will find this breakout cable essential for clean internal routing. The 1.6-foot length keeps wiring tidy inside rack-mounted cabinets and storage servers. Installers who require more than eight drive connections from a single port should look elsewhere because this cable splits into exactly eight SATA channels. Users without an MCIO 8X host interface cannot use this cable.

SFF-TA-1016 MCIO 8X Host Interface Required

The decisive specification is the SFF-TA-1016 MCIO 8X connector on the host side; the cable only functions when plugged into a compatible MCIO 8X port on a RAID card or host adapter. It provides eight standard SATA data interfaces with locking buckles for secure drive attachment. Shielded construction maintains signal integrity for continuous high-capacity HDD and SSD workloads. Verify that your controller exposes an MCIO 8X slot before purchasing.

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Questions about this item

How do I confirm the MCIO 8X to 8 SATA breakout cable is working after connecting it to my RAID controller?

The server BIOS or RAID utility should detect all eight attached SATA drives on the single MCIO 1016 port, and each drive must show a healthy SMART status with no link errors during sustained read or write tests.

What comes in the box and do I need any extra parts to hook up eight 3.5-inch drives?

The package contains the 0.5 metre MCIO 8X SFF-TA-1016 to 8-port SATA breakout cable only; you must supply eight SATA power cables from your power supply and ensure the RAID controller has an MCIO 8X host connector.

Should I choose the 0.5 metre length or a longer version for a standard 24-bay server chassis?

At 0.5 metre (1.6 feet) this cable is intended for tidy internal routing inside compact server or NAS enclosures; a longer cable would add slack that can obstruct airflow in dense 24-bay layouts.

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