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Half-metre MCIO SFF-TA-1016 8X to eight SATA breakout cable, braided shielding, gold locking connectors

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SMUGDESK MCIO SFF-TA-1016 8X to 8 Port SATA Cable 0.5m

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Breaks one MCIO SFF-TA-1016 8X host port into eight SATA III 6Gbps channels for dense server storage expansion

  • Converts one MCIO SFF-TA-1016 8X port into eight SATA channels
  • .5m length optimises internal routing and airflow
  • SATA 3.0 6Gbps support for HDD, SSD and RAID arrays
  • Locked gold-plated connectors resist vibration in 24/7 server operation
  • Multi-layer EMI shielding prevents crosstalk in dense cabinets

MCIO SFF-TA-1016 8X breakout cable

This 0.5m MCIO SFF-TA-1016 8X to 8-port SATA breakout cable converts a single Mini Cool Edge IO host interface into eight independent SATA channels. It is built for enterprise servers, RAID HBAs and high-density storage workstations that need massive internal hard drive expansion. The short length fits narrow rack server interiors and supports SATA 3.0 6Gbps bandwidth for HDDs, SSDs and optical drives.

Suited for dense rack servers and RAID arrays

The half-meter compact design optimizes internal chassis cable routing and improves airflow inside 24/7 rack-mounted servers. Locked gold-plated connectors resist vibration from server fans, while multi-layer EMI shielding eliminates signal crosstalk in dense cabinets. Builders who need longer reach between controller and drives or external eSATA connections should look at other cable types.

SFF-TA-1016 8X host interface requirement

The single specification that decides compatibility is the presence of an MCIO SFF-TA-1016 8X host port on the controller or motherboard. Without this exact Mini Cool Edge IO interface, the cable cannot connect to the host side. Each of the eight SATA branches delivers SATA 3.0 6Gbps throughput for continuous RAID array operation.

Highlights

  • Converts one MCIO SFF-TA-1016 8X port into eight SATA channels
  • .5m length optimises internal routing and airflow
  • SATA 3.0 6Gbps support for HDD, SSD and RAID arrays
  • Locked gold-plated connectors resist vibration in 24/7 server operation
  • Multi-layer EMI shielding prevents crosstalk in dense cabinets

Specifications

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Questions about this item

Does the 0.5 m length help keep server airflow clear during 24/7 operation?

The half-metre cable is designed for tight rack interiors so it does not block fans or drive cages, aiding long-term thermal management.

What host interface must my RAID controller provide for this breakout cable to work?

Your controller or motherboard needs an MCIO SFF-TA-1016 8X port to plug the single host end into.

Will the eight SATA connectors run at full 6 Gbps with older mechanical drives?

Each branch complies with SATA 3.0 6 Gbps, so legacy HDDs and SSDs operate at their rated speed without bottleneck.

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