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PCIe Gen5 capability meets massive storage density in this MITAC Y Intel Cable Kit, engineered to connect up to 16 NVMe SSDs in 2U Intel server systems. The Y-cable design splits a single MCIO host port into dual SlimSAS device connectors, covering right, middle, and left backplane mounting points for flexible, high-speed storage configurations.

Overview

Built for 2U rackmount Intel servers demanding dense NVMe storage, this cable kit features a host-side MCIO (Mini Cool Edge IO) connector that branches into two device-side connectors: one SlimSAS (SFF-8654) straight connector and one SFF-8654 8i (SlimSAS 8-lane internal) connector. This configuration enables connection to backplanes positioned at the right, middle, and left of the chassis, supporting up to 16 NVMe SSDs. The cable is built for PCIe Gen5 data transfer, ensuring future-ready performance for demanding enterprise workloads.

What stands out

• Supports up to 16 NVMe SSDs for massive storage density
• PCIe Gen5 capable for ultra-fast data transfer
• Y-cable design with MCIO host connector and dual SlimSAS device connectors
• Straight SlimSAS orientation for easy routing in tight 2U spaces
• Compatible with Intel server systems and multiple backplane positions

Technical details

• Product type: Cable Kit
• Cable type: Internal Data Cable
• Host connector 1: 1x MCIO (Mini Cool Edge IO)
• Host connector 2: 1x SFF-TA-1016
• Device connector 1: 1x SlimSAS (SFF-8654) straight
• Device connector 2: 1x SFF-8654 8i (SlimSAS 8-lane internal)
• Supported storage devices: Up to 16x NVMe SSDs
• Backplane connectivity: Right, middle, left
• Compatibility: Intel server systems
• Connector orientation: Straight
• Number of lanes (SFF-8654 8i): 8 lanes
• Form factor compatibility: 2U rackmount servers
• Application: NVMe backplane interconnect
• Data transfer standard: PCIe Gen5 capable
• Cable configuration: Y-cable / multi-branch cable

Our verdict

A robust, future-ready solution for high-density NVMe storage in 2U Intel servers, offering flexible backplane connectivity and Gen5 performance.