01System context
Identify the host, controller, backplane, drive or other endpoint—and what the assembly must connect.
INTERNATIONAL CABLE PROCUREMENT & PROJECT MANAGEMENT
EndpointsApplication
Drawing / sample
MCIO Cable Assemblies
An RFQ starting point built around your requirement for MCIO interconnect projects. Compare four available configurations, understand what must be confirmed, and send the application details you already have.
EndpointsApplicationDrawing / sample
REFERENCE SCENEWe confirm the details for your project
4Product pages3Endpoint combinations1Application-led review
1Coordinated RFQ pathFAMILY OVERVIEW
Start with the endpoint combination—not an assumed specification
MCIO projects can involve different endpoints, orientations, lane requirements and platform constraints. This page organizes the catalog entry points while keeping direction, pinout, compatibility and performance among the details we confirm before quoting.
MCIO to SlimSASMCIO to OCuLinkMCIO to U.2MCIO 8X
AVAILABLE CONFIGURATIONS
Choose the closest known MCIO requirement
Each page explains its known catalog scope, major mismatch risk and the information needed for quotation.
MCIO
MCIO to SlimSAS Cable Assemblies
MCIO size, SlimSAS endpoint and orientation must match.
Review configuration →
MCIO
MCIO to OCuLink Cable Assemblies
Host/target direction and lane mapping can make the wrong cable unusable.
Review configuration →
MCIO
MCIO to U.2 Cable Assemblies
U.2 count, power and topology need confirmation.
Review configuration →
MCIO
MCIO 8X Cable Assemblies
Endpoint, orientation and length vary by platform.
Review configuration →SELECTION CHECKPOINTS
Six details that improve an MCIO RFQ
You can begin without every answer. Known details are recorded; missing or ambiguous items become review questions.
0102Both endpoints
Share connector names, references, photos or an existing assembly. Similar-looking interfaces are not treated as interchangeable.
03Direction and lane requirement
Clarify host-to-target direction and the required lane arrangement. Mapping is confirmed from project evidence.
04Mechanical fit
Provide length, orientation, cable exit, routing space and bend constraints when known.
05Project stage and quantity
State whether this is concept, prototype, pilot or volume sourcing, plus forecast or initial quantity.
06Reference material
A drawing, platform specification, BOM, photo or sample can reduce ambiguity before quotation.
NOT SURE WHICH MCIO PAGE FITS?
Route the project from what you know
Do not choose a product only because the connector image looks close. Submit the system context and references so the requirement can be routed to the right configuration or a custom review.
01Name the host and target
02Add endpoint photos or references
03Share orientation and space limits
04State quantity and project stage
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
From MCIO inquiry to an actionable project
One point of contact keeps the requirement, manufacturing questions, evidence and next step connected.
01
Requirement review
Separate confirmed inputs from open compatibility questions.
02
Configuration clarification
Confirm endpoints, direction, orientation and project constraints.
03
Supplier follow-up
Coordinate appropriate manufacturing partners around the requirement.
04
Quote or sample
We then recommend a quote or sample step based on the quantity and project stage.
FROM AN INCOMPLETE REQUIREMENT TO A CLEAR RFQ
Send what you have. We can review the requirement with you.
01Endpoints02Review
03Partner04Quote