Fervit MCIO PCI-E 5.0 Slimline 8i 74Pin to SFF-8654 SAS 4.0 74Pin Extender Cable 50cm

Fervit MCIO to SFF-8654 extender cable

This Fervit cable links an MCIO 8i 74-pin male connector to an SFF-8654 SAS 4.0 74-pin male connector over a 50 cm length. It serves builders who need to route high-speed storage signals between backplanes or controllers in dense server or workstation chassis. The assembly supports SAS environments and PCIe 5.0 signalling up to 24 Gbps per lane. Buyers who require a different pin count or a right-angle exit will need another part.

Sustained signal integrity

The cable is rated for 24 Gbps operation across its 74 contacts, maintaining the eye diagram required by SAS 4.0 and PCIe 5.0 during continuous heavy I/O. Shielded differential pairs and controlled-impedance construction limit crosstalk and insertion loss over the 50 cm run. This allows drives or expanders to hold peak throughput without retraining or error correction overhead. Systems that demand longer reaches or higher lane counts must use alternative interconnects.

Mechanical fit and daily handling

Both ends use a slimline 74-pin male latch that clicks into standard MCIO and SFF-8654 receptacles without tools. The narrow profile eases routing through tight cable-management channels and between adjacent drive bays. Latch retention resists vibration in rack-mount gear, while the 50 cm tail gives enough slack for tidy dressing without excess coils. Installers who need locking screws or a ruggedised jacket should verify compatibility before ordering.