{"product_id":"mcio-x8-to-mcio-x8-sff-ta-1016-pcie-gen5-80cm","title":"DiLinKer MCIO x8 to MCIO x8, SFF-TA-1016 74Pin to SFF-TA-1016 74Pin PCIe Gen5 Mini Cooledge IO Cable, 80cm (CBL-MCIO-1232M5)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA straight PCIe 5.0 internal cable with an MCIO 8x connector (SFF-TA-1016, 74-pin) on both ends. All eight lanes pass through at 32 GT\/s per lane, which makes the CBL-MCIO-1232M5 the default run between a current-generation board and anything that presents MCIO on the device side — Gen5 NVMe backplanes, front-panel adapters and MCIO-based drive enclosures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy this cable\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePCIe 5.0 rated, 32 GT\/s per lane.\u003c\/strong\u003e A full x8 link with headroom for Gen5 NVMe devices; backward compatible with Gen4 and Gen3.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSame standard on both ends.\u003c\/strong\u003e SFF-TA-1016 74-pin to SFF-TA-1016 74-pin — a direct board-to-device run.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e80 cm internal reach.\u003c\/strong\u003e Long enough for front-header to rear-cage routing in most chassis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDouble straight assembly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Connectors leave in-line for clean, low-crosstalk routing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePassive and maintenance-free.\u003c\/strong\u003e No power, no firmware, no drivers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnectors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eMCIO 8x, SFF-TA-1016, 74-pin (both ends)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLane configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003e8 lanes, 1:1 pass-through\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterface speed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003ePCIe 5.0, up to 32 GT\/s per lane\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtocol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003ePCIe, as determined by the host port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003e80 cm \/ 31.5 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eCBL-MCIO-1232M5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eB0CBBNR2K8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003e24 months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorks with\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoards and backplanes with MCIO 8x (SFF-TA-1016) 74-pin ports.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGen5 NVMe backplanes and MCIO-based U.2 adapters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePCIe 4.0 and 3.0 MCIO equipment — links negotiate down automatically.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes not work with\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSFF-TA-1016 38-pin (x4) ports — this cable is the 74-pin 8x assembly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlimSAS (SFF-8654) ports without a cross-standard cable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrives connected directly — the far end must meet a port on a backplane, cage or adapter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTypical deployments\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoard to backplane.\u003c\/strong\u003e The standard Gen5 run from MCIO board headers to an NVMe backplane.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFront-panel NVMe bays.\u003c\/strong\u003e MCIO headers feeding front U.2\/MCIO bays over 80 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJBOF and enclosure links.\u003c\/strong\u003e Internal x8 runs inside MCIO-based enclosures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is MCIO?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMCIO (Mini Cool Edge IO) is SFF-TA-1016, the internal storage connector standard designed around PCIe 5.0. The 74-pin 8x plug carries eight lanes; a 38-pin 4x plug carries four.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use this to split one x8 port into two x4 devices?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — both ends are a single 8x connector and all eight lanes go straight through. For a lane split, use the MCIO x8 to 2×MCIO x4 or MCIO x8 to 2×SlimSAS x4 cables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it matter which end goes to the board?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectrically no — the assembly is symmetric. Route whichever end reaches your header more cleanly, and keep the run away from sharp metal edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs 80 cm safe for PCIe 5.0?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, within typical internal routing. Keep bends gentle, avoid running parallel to power cables, and the link will train at full width and speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 × MCIO x8 to MCIO x8 cable, 80 cm (CBL-MCIO-1232M5, SKU B0CBBNR2K8)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBacked by a 24-month warranty. If a link trains at reduced width or does not appear, contact us with your controller and device models and we will help you isolate the cause.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diliving.com\/collections\/mini-cooledge-iomcio\"\u003eAll MCIO (Mini Cooledge IO) cables\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diliving.com\/products\/mcio-x8-to-slimsas-x8-sff-ta-1016-sff-8654-gen5-100cm\"\u003eMCIO x8 to SlimSAS x8, PCIe Gen5, 100 cm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diliving.com\/products\/diliving-mcio-x8-to-2-mcio-x4-sff-ta-1016-74pin-to-2-sff-ta-1016-38pin-pcie-gen5-mini-cooledge-io-double-straight-cable-70cmcbl-mcio-1235m5y\"\u003eMCIO x8 to 2× MCIO x4, PCIe Gen5, 70 cm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"DiLinKer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47981338984744,"sku":"B0CBBNR2K8","price":43.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0866\/1460\/6120\/files\/1-1_70d8b5b3-321f-4fc2-90bd-5c2e69c30e5a.jpg?v=1712716984","url":"https:\/\/diliving.com\/products\/mcio-x8-to-mcio-x8-sff-ta-1016-pcie-gen5-80cm","provider":"DiLiVing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}