MCIO or Mini-SAS
MCIO cables (Mini Cool Edge IO) are designed for internal high-speed connections in server and storage systems. They transmit data via the PCIe standard and offer extremely high bandwidth in the x4 or x8 version - ideal for modern NVMe SSDs and high-performance system architectures.
Mini SAS HD cables, on the other hand, are used for the external connection of storage solutions. They are based on the SAS standard (Serial Attached SCSI) and use connectors such as SFF-8644 or SFF-8088. Depending on the version, they enable data rates of 6 Gb/s to 12 Gb/s - ideal for connecting RAID controllers with JBODs or expander enclosures.
In short: MCIO stands for internal PCIe high performance, Mini SAS HD for robust external storage connections based on SAS.
InLine SAS cable
The InLine® SAS cables bring order and performance to your technical landscape. External Mini SAS HD cables are perfect for fast connections between NAS, RAID enclosures and host controllers - with up to 12Gb/s for reliable data transfer.
For use inside your system, MCIO cables offer a compact and powerful solution - e.g. for connecting backplanes or internal storage controllers. Whether you want to optimise your technology at home or in the server rack: InLine® connects reliably.
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External Mini SAS HD cable with up to 12Gb/s data transfer
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MCIO cable for internal high-density server setups
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Various plug formats for optimum compatibility
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High signal stability thanks to precise processing
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Suitable for NAS, backup systems & server upgrades
