01Source and destination
Identify the motherboard, controller, backplane, adapter, drive-side device or other equipment at each end.
CABLE ASSEMBLY RFQ · DRAWING AND SAMPLE CHECK
EndpointsApplication
Drawing / sample
MCIO to OCuLink Cable Assemblies
A project-entry page for MCIO-to-OCuLink interconnect requirements where source, target, direction, lane mapping and mechanical fit must be reviewed before quotation.
EndpointsApplicationDrawing / sample
REAL RFQ INPUTSConnector, route, length and quantity are checked before quoting
Why review mattersHost-to-target direction and lane mapping can make an otherwise similar-looking MCIO-to-OCuLink cable unusable. The actual platform relationship must be confirmed.
WHAT THIS PAGE COVERS← View the MCIO family
A supported RFQ route—not a universal compatibility promise
Catalog references establish MCIO to OCuLink as a configuration family suitable for requirement review. We confirm electrical mapping, direction, performance and construction from the documents for the cable being quoted.
Product familyMCIO
Endpoint combinationMCIO → OCuLink
Catalog referencesP01-006 · P02-006
RFQ basisQuoted for your project
COMPATIBILITY REVIEW
Six inputs that make the OCuLink RFQ actionable
An incomplete requirement is acceptable. We record confirmed inputs and turn the remaining uncertainties into targeted review questions.
0102Exact MCIO and OCuLink endpoints
Provide connector references, photos, drawings or platform documentation. OCuLink form and application context must be explicit.
03Host-to-target direction
State which end is the source and which is the target. Direction is not inferred from connector appearance.
04Lane requirement and topology
Describe the required connection path and lane arrangement without assuming that every MCIO-to-OCuLink cable uses the same mapping.
05Orientation and routing
Share connector orientation, cable exit, chassis clearance, routing space and target length when known.
06Project stage and quantity
State early sample, prototype, pilot or volume stage, including initial quantity and forecast if available.
COMMON WRONG-PURCHASE RISKS
Similar connectors do not prove the same signal path
Selection should follow the actual equipment relationship and approved mapping—not only a listing title or product photo.
Source and target reversed
The cable is selected without confirming which platform drives the connection.
Lane mapping assumed
The required topology is inferred from connector names rather than documentation.
Wrong OCuLink endpoint
The OCuLink form, keying or device-side requirement does not match.
Mechanical interference
Connector angle, exit or cable routing conflicts with the chassis and nearby components.
APPLICATION BEFORE ASSUMPTION
Host / controller platformTarget and topologyOrientation and routing spaceDrawing, photo or sampleGet an MCIO to OCuLink Quote →
Show the complete connection path
A useful MCIO-to-OCuLink inquiry explains where both ends connect and what the system is intended to do. A platform model, block diagram, drawing or existing sample can prevent a direction or mapping mismatch.
Host / controller platformTarget and topologyOrientation and routing spaceDrawing, photo or sampleAFTER YOU SUBMIT
One coordinated path to quotation or sample review
01
Tell us what you have
Organize equipment, endpoints, quantity and available reference material.
02
Direction review
Clarify source, target, topology, lane mapping and mechanical questions.
03
Factory coordination
We coordinate the clarified requirement with a suitable factory.
04
Quotation or sample
We then recommend a quote or sample step that fits the project stage.
RELATED MCIO CONFIGURATIONS
Other approved MCIO entry points
If OCuLink is not the actual target, route the inquiry through the correct MCIO configuration or Custom Cable review.
MCIO
MCIO to SlimSAS Cable Assemblies
MCIO size, SlimSAS endpoint and orientation must match.
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 →FROM ROUGH INFORMATION TO A QUOTABLE CABLE
Send the drawing, photo, sample label or equipment model. We will check the missing details before quoting.
01Endpoints02Check
03Build route
04QuoteBUYER DECISION GUIDE
Before you request this cable, check these items
This section is for purchasing and engineering teams that have a real project, but may not yet have a complete drawing or final part number.
When this cable is worth quoting
Use this RFQ route when the request calls for MCIO to OCuLink Cable Assemblies, or when the connector combination looks close but the host, target, direction, length or installation space still needs to be confirmed.
Most common wrong order
Host/target direction and lane mapping can make the wrong cable unusable. A connector photo or marketplace title is not enough. The cable must match the equipment path and wiring direction.
Typical use cases
- OCuLink adapter, controller or device interconnect projects
- Compact server or expansion systems with tight routing
- Cross-family cable requests where direction must be confirmed
Send these first for a faster quote
- Host equipment and target equipment
- Connector photos, drawing, existing sample or part number
- Required length, quantity and project stage
- Inspection, compliance, labeling or packaging needs
If the specification is unclear
Do not guess the connector family. Send what each end connects to, what the cable must do, and which detail is uncertain. We will reply with the exact items that need checking before quote.
Start with a short message
Email, product/application and a short requirement are enough to open the RFQ. Drawings, photos or samples can be added later.
Request MCIO Quote →HOW WE WORK
From your RFQ to a cable ready to ship
One clear OEM/ODM cable project path—from your requirement through engineering, sample approval and production.
01
Send RFQ
Share your cable idea.
02
Engineering Review
Confirm fit and details.
03
Drawing & Quote
Approve scope and price.
04
Prototype
Build and validate samples.
05
Mass Production
Manufacture the approved cable.
06
Inspect & Ship
Check, pack and deliver.
Quick collaboration guideWhat happens on each side
| Stage | You provide | We coordinate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 · Start | Application, equipment, connector photo or drawing | Review the requirement and list missing details | Clear RFQ scope |
| 02 · Develop | Answer technical questions and approve the sample | Coordinate drawing, quotation and prototype | Approved cable specification |
| 03 · Deliver | Release PO and confirm shipping information | Manage production, inspection, packing and shipment | Finished goods and documents |