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Flat MCIO extender cable with 38-pin connectors on both ends, .5 m length

Vszerda

Vszerda fx-803 MCIO 4X 38Pin SFF-TA-1016 Extender Cable 0.5M

SKU CH-YS4P-W9XV8

A .5 m MCIO 4X 38-pin extender supporting SAS 3.0/4.0, PCIe 5.0, 25G Ethernet and 56 GT/s PAM4 for data-centre and server links

  • High-speed SAS 3.0/4.0 support for data-centre reliability
  • PCIe 5.0 bandwidth up to 56 GT/s PAM4
  • 25 Gb Ethernet capability for networking gear
  • 38-pin MCIO connector fits SFF-TA-1016 systems
  • 5 m extender adds routing flexibility

MCIO 4X 38Pin Extender Cable

This Vszerda fx-803 cable provides a Mini Cool Edge IO connection for data centre, networking and telecommunications equipment. It extends signal paths by .5 metres while supporting SAS, PCIe and Ethernet protocols in cable-to-board or card-to-board layouts.

Signal Integrity and Protocol Support

The assembly meets SFF-TA-1016 mechanical and electrical requirements for high-speed differential pairs. It is qualified for SAS 3.0/4.0, PCIe Gen 3/4/5 and 25G Ethernet at 56GT/s PAM4, preserving signal quality across the link.

SFF-TA-1016 Compliance

The single specification that decides fit is SFF-TA-1016 compliance; only systems with matching MCIO 4X 38Pin receptacles can use this extender. Buyers whose backplanes or add-in cards lack that exact connector cannot install this cable.

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Questions about this item

How do I install the fx-803 MCIO 38Pin extender and what step is often missed?

Align the 38-pin MCIO connector with the SFF-TA-1016 port, press straight in until the latch clicks, then secure the retention screw; the step often missed is tightening that screw, which prevents signal loss from vibration.

What maintenance will the 0.5M MCIO cable need later?

Check the latch and contacts for dust or bent pins during routine server maintenance; replace the cable if the latch no longer holds or if signal errors appear on SAS 3.0/4.0 or PCIe Gen 3/4/5 links.

What limit appears first on the fx-803 MCIO extender under sustained 56GT/s PAM4 loads?

The 0.5 metre length is optimised for 56GT/s PAM4 and 25G Ethernet; sustained loads at those rates are limited first by the cable's rated reach, so keep the link at or below 0.5M to avoid degradation.

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