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Black MCIO 8i SFF-TA-1016 to PCIe 5.0 x8 VROC adapter card with 74-pin connector and low-profile bracket

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Vszerda MCIO 8i SFF-TA-1016 to PCIe 5.0 x8 VROC Adapter

SKU CH-VEQR-C3JST

Connects an MCIO 8i SFF-TA-1016 interface to a PCIe 5.0 x8 slot with VROC support, enabling 24 Gbps SSD data transfer using included low-profile and standard brackets

  • Product colorBlack
  • DetailsMainboard SSD,External chassis,graphic card, SF-086-MC05-XY,
  • Key featuresMainboard SSD,External chassis,graphic card
  • Connect SSD and graphics via MCIO 8i SFF-TA-1016
  • Transfer data at up to 24 Gbps across 74-pin link
  • Use 8 cm low-profile or 12 cm standard bracket
  • Requires motherboard with detachable PCIe 5.0 x8 lanes
  • Built-in high-power DC modules ensure stable operation

MCIO 8i to PCIe 5.0 x8 VROC Adapter

The Vszerda MCIO 8i SFF-TA-1016 adapter connects a motherboard with a detachable PCI-Express 8x lane to external SSDs or graphics cards using the Mini Cool Edge IO interface. It is built for system integrators who need to extend high-speed storage or accelerator connectivity outside the chassis.

Thermals noise and power draw

The card includes multiple high-power DC modules that deliver stable voltage to attached devices during sustained transfers. No active cooling is fitted, so airflow in the host system must handle the heat generated by the adapter and any connected drives.

8 cm low-profile and 12 cm standard brackets

Two mounting brackets are supplied, letting the installer choose a low-profile or full-height slot without extra parts. The package also includes the MCIO 74-pin to 74-pin/38-pin cable assembly required for the external link.

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Price $118.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameXiwai
Model nameSF-086-MC05-XY
Product colorBlack

Questions about this item

How do I install the Vszerda MCIO 8i adapter using the 74-pin and 38-pin connectors, and which step do builders often miss?

Plug the MCIO 74-pin end into the motherboard's MCIO 8i port and the MCIO 74-pin/38-pin end into the external drive enclosure, then verify the motherboard BIOS splits the PCIe 5.0 x8 lane into two x4 links so both SSDs appear.

What maintenance or replacement will the Vszerda MCIO 8i adapter need over time?

The adapter has no moving parts or field-replaceable modules; only the external cables or SSDs may need replacement if damaged, while the built-in DC power modules are sealed for the product's life.

What limit appears first when the Vszerda MCIO 8i adapter runs sustained transfers at 24 Gbps?

The PCIe 5.0 x8 host link caps aggregate throughput at 24 Gbps, so sustained workloads saturate the bus before the MCIO connectors or onboard DC modules reach their thermal ceiling.

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