PCIe 3.0 x16 Female to Two SFF-TA-1016 MCIO 8x Slots Adapter Card

The PCIe 3.0 x16 Female to Two SFF-TA-1016 MCIO 8x Slots Adapter Card is a sophisticated interface conversion solution engineered for modern data center infrastructure, enterprise servers, and high-performance storage systems. This adapter card efficiently splits a single PCIe 3.0 x16 host interface into two independent SFF-TA-1016 MCIO (Mini Cool Edge IO) 8x interfaces, enabling flexible connectivity to multiple MCIO-based storage devices or peripherals from a single PCIe slot. Designed to maximize connectivity density while maintaining PCIe 3.0 performance standards, this card provides system integrators with an efficient solution for implementing high-density storage architectures in space-constrained server environments.

Features

• Dual MCIO Interface Expansion: Splits one PCIe 3.0 x16 host interface into two independent SFF-TA-1016 MCIO 8x interfaces, doubling connectivity options
• High-Density Design: Enables connection of two MCIO devices from a single PCIe slot, optimizing server backplane space utilization
• PCIe 3.0 Performance: Supports data rates up to 8 GT/s per lane, effectively providing two x8 MCIO interfaces with full bandwidth capability
• MCIO 8x Standard Compliance: Implements SFF-TA-1016 specification MCIO interfaces with 8x lane configuration for high-speed data transmission
• Enhanced Signal Integrity: Precision PCB design with optimized impedance matching and proper signal termination ensures reliable performance
• Robust Construction: High-quality components, multi-layer PCB, and secure mounting features ensure stable operation in 24/7 environments
• Standard PCIe Form Factor: Compatible with standard PCIe slot mechanical specifications for seamless integration into existing server infrastructure

Specifications

• Host Interface: PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (Female)
• Target Interfaces: 2x SFF-TA-1016 MCIO 8x Female
• Supported Standards: PCI-SIG PCIe 3.0 Base Specification, SFF-TA-1016
• Data Rate: Up to 8.0 GT/s per lane (PCIe 3.0)
• Total Bandwidth: 128 Gbps (x16 lanes split to two x8 interfaces)
• Lane Configuration: x16 host to dual x8 MCIO interfaces
• Connector Type: MCIO 8x (74-pin)
• Form Factor: Standard PCIe Card
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to +70°C
• Storage Temperature: -40°C to +85°C
• Power Consumption: Typically 5-10W

Applications

• Data Center Server Expansion: Ideal for hyperscale environments requiring high-density MCIO connectivity in rack-mounted servers
• Enterprise Storage Systems: Perfect for storage servers needing multiple MCIO connections for NVMe storage devices and peripherals
• High-Performance Computing: Supports computational workloads requiring multiple high-speed storage connections from limited PCIe slots
• Storage Array Configuration: Facilitates integration of multiple MCIO-based backplanes and JBOD enclosures in enterprise storage environments
• Cloud Infrastructure: Enables scalable storage architectures in cloud computing environments with optimized slot utilization
• Test and Development Laboratories: Essential for validating multiple MCIO devices and systems in R&D environments
• System Integration Projects: Perfect for IT professionals building customized solutions with multiple MCIO-based storage connections
• Server Manufacturing: Designed for server OEMs implementing high-density MCIO connectivity in next-generation server platforms