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Flat silver twinax cable with black MCIO connectors on both ends, one metre long

SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK PCIe Gen5 MCIO 8X to MCIO 8X Cable 1m 3.3ft

SKU CH-N5EQ-Z17YP

Connects PCIe Gen5 HBA cards to NVMe backplanes with 32Gbps per lane bandwidth over 1 metre of shielded 85-ohm twinax

  • PCIe Gen5 32Gbps per lane bandwidth
  • SFF-TA-1016 MCIO specification compliance
  • 85-ohm controlled impedance signal integrity
  • 8X twinax wiring connects HBA to NVMe backplanes
  • Braided shielding resists electromagnetic interference

High-Density Server Storage Cable

This professional PCIe Gen5 MCIO 8X to MCIO 8X cable follows the SFF-TA-1016 specification for high-density internal wiring in enterprise servers and all-flash arrays. It connects Gen5 HBA RAID controllers directly to NVMe SSD backplane modules using 74Pin 8X connectors with integrated locking latches. The 1 meter length supports tidy routing inside rack chassis.

Gen5 Bandwidth Upgrade

The cable adopts AWG30 silver-plated twinax pairs with precisely calibrated 85-ohm differential impedance to minimise signal attenuation and crosstalk at 32Gbps per lane. It replaces lower-generation interconnects that cannot sustain PCIe 5.0 transmission rates without bottlenecks. The jump is worth it when deploying Gen5 NVMe storage that demands full theoretical throughput.

Enterprise Rack Deployments

This suits administrators building 24/7 database, virtualisation or cloud platforms where vibration-resistant connections are critical for non-stop operation. It is not for buyers who need external device connectivity or consumer desktop upgrades. Builders requiring different connector pinouts or cable lengths should look at alternative internal wiring solutions.

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Price $30.99
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Specifications

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Questions about this item

What connector pitch and pin count does the MCIO 8X end use for the backplane?

Each MCIO 8X connector has 74 pins built to the SFF-TA-1016 Mini Cool Edge IO specification.

How do I seat the locking latch correctly on a Gen5 HBA card?

Push the plug straight in until the integrated latch clicks, then tug gently to confirm it is locked before powering on.

When should I replace this twinax cable in a 24/7 server?

Replace it if the braided shield shows wear, the latch no longer clicks, or signal errors appear on the NVMe backplane.

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