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

The PCIe 3.0 x16 Male to Two SFF-TA-1016 MCIO 8x Slots Adapter Card is an advanced interface conversion solution designed for modern data center servers and enterprise storage systems. This adapter card features a PCIe 3.0 x16 male connector that directly interfaces with motherboard slots, splitting the x16 host interface into two independent SFF-TA-1016 MCIO (Mini Cool Edge IO) 8x female interfaces. This design enables flexible connectivity to multiple MCIO-based storage devices or peripherals while maintaining full PCIe 3.0 performance. Engineered for high-density server environments, this card is ideal for system integrators implementing scalable storage architectures that require efficient use of available PCIe slots.

Features

• Dual MCIO Interface Expansion: Splits one PCIe 3.0 x16 host interface into two independent SFF-TA-1016 MCIO 8x interfaces, maximizing connectivity options
• Direct Motherboard Connection: PCIe 3.0 x16 male connector enables direct slot mounting without additional cables or adapters
• 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 demanding environments

Specifications

• Host Interface: PCI Express 3.0 x16 Male
• 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 with direct motherboard connection
• Enterprise Storage Systems: Perfect for storage servers needing multiple MCIO connections for NVMe storage devices from a single PCIe slot
• High-Performance Computing: Supports computational workloads requiring multiple high-speed storage connections with minimal latency
• 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 and direct connectivity
• Test and Development Laboratories: Essential for validating multiple MCIO devices and systems in research and development 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 with direct slot mounting