MCIO 8x 74P to 8 Right Angle SATA 7P Cable

The MCIO 8x 74P to 8 Right Angle SATA 7P Cable is a high-density internal breakout cable engineered for modern data center and enterprise storage applications. This cable provides a crucial interface conversion, splitting a single high-bandwidth MCIO (Mini Cool Edge IO) 8-lane host port (compliant with SFF-TA-1016) into eight independent SATA 7-pin channels with right-angle connectors. It is designed to bridge the latest server platforms equipped with MCIO interfaces to multiple legacy SATA HDDs or SSDs, offering a space-saving design and reliable data transfer for cost-effective, high-density storage expansion. The right-angle SATA connectors facilitate easier cable routing in confined spaces.

Features

• High-Density Breakout Design: Efficiently converts one SFF-TA-1016 (MCIO) 8-lane port into eight standard SATA 7-pin ports, maximizing connectivity and allowing a single host port to support multiple SATA drives, ideal for storage-dense environments.
• Legacy Device Support with Space-Saving Design: Provides seamless connectivity from modern MCIO-equipped hosts (like HBAs or motherboards) to widely adopted SATA III (6.0 Gbps) hard disk drives (HDDs) and solid-state drives (SSDs). The right-angle SATA connectors are crucial for clearance in tight server chassis layouts.
• Reliable Signal Integrity: Constructed with quality cables (potentially 30 AWG) and shielding to minimize signal degradation and electromagnetic interference (EMI), ensuring stable data transmission for SATA protocols over the cable length.
• Optimized Cable Management: The flexible cable jacket and streamlined design, combined with right-angle connectors, facilitate neat and efficient routing within server chassis, aiding in maintaining optimal airflow for thermal management—a critical factor in dense storage servers.
• Secure and Durable Construction: Features robust connectors. The MCIO end typically incorporates a secure dual-point latching mechanism, and the right-angle SATA connectors have familiar L-shaped designs for reliable connections, enhancing cable longevity and preventing disconnection in vibration-prone environments.

Specifications

• Product Model: MCIO 8x to 8x SATA 7P Breakout Cable (Right Angle)
• Connector A: MCIO (SFF-TA-1016) 8x, 74-Position, Male, Straight
• Connector B: 8x SATA, 7-Position, Male, Right Angle (Data Connectors only; power provided separately)
• Connector Gender: Male to Male
• Cable Type: Straight to Breakout (with Right Angle)
• Cable Length: Common options include 0.5m, 0.8m, 1.0m (Specific lengths may vary by manufacturer; standard lengths are often 0.5m, 0.8m, 1.0m)
• Data Rate Support: SATA III (6.0 Gbps)
• Supported Protocols: SATA III (6.0 Gbps)
• Typical Wire Gauge: 30 AWG (commonly used in such assemblies)
• Shielding: Typically features shielding (e.g., overall braid + foil) to reduce EMI and ensure signal quality.
• Operating Temperature: Common range: -40°C to +85°C (Consult product datasheet for specifics; similar connectors rated for this range).

Applications

• High-Density Storage Server Expansion: Connecting a host bus adapter (HBA) or RAID controller with an MCIO port to multiple SATA HDDs or SSDs in rack servers and storage enclosures where clearance is limited, and right-angle connectors are necessary.
• Data Center Cost Optimization: Deploying in data centers and enterprise storage systems that require integrating large numbers of cost-effective SATA drives with newer server platforms featuring MCIO connectivity, especially in space-constrained racks.
• System Integration and Upgrades: Facilitating server builds, storage upgrades, or migrations where a modern MCIO host interface needs to connect to backplanes or drives utilizing SATA interfaces, and a right-angle connector solution is required for proper fit and airflow.
• Nearline and Bulk Storage: Ideal for applications requiring high-capacity storage, such as archival systems, backup arrays, and secondary storage pools where SATA drives' cost-effectiveness is paramount and dense packing is essential.
• Video Surveillance Storage: Supporting storage systems for video surveillance that often utilize multiple SATA drives for continuous data recording and can benefit from the dense connectivity and right-angle form factor.