01Host and target
Name the controller, motherboard, backplane, drive-side device or other equipment at both ends.
CABLE ASSEMBLY RFQ · DRAWING AND SAMPLE CHECK
EndpointsApplication
Drawing / sample
MCIO to SlimSAS Cable Assemblies
A product page for projects connecting an MCIO-side requirement to a SlimSAS-side endpoint. Confirm the platform, direction, orientation and mechanical constraints before quotation.
EndpointsApplicationDrawing / sample
REAL RFQ INPUTSConnector, route, length and quantity are checked before quoting
Why review mattersMCIO size, the SlimSAS endpoint, host-to-target direction and connector orientation must match the actual platform. A visually similar cable may still be unusable.
WHAT THIS PAGE COVERS← View the MCIO family
A defined connector combination—without unsupported assumptions
The catalog references establish MCIO to SlimSAS as an RFQ starting point. They do not by themselves prove a universal pinout, data rate, generation, length, wire gauge or system compatibility.
Product familyMCIO
Endpoint combinationMCIO → SlimSAS
Catalog referencesP01-008 · P02-003
RFQ basisQuoted for your project
COMPATIBILITY REVIEW
Six inputs that help prevent a mismatch
You do not need every answer to begin. Missing fields become focused clarification questions during requirement review.
0102Exact endpoint references
Share MCIO and SlimSAS connector references, photos, drawings or platform documentation where available.
03Direction and lane mapping
State the intended signal path. Direction and mapping are reviewed rather than assumed from connector names.
04Orientation and cable exit
Identify straight or angled needs, connector orientation, chassis routing and clearance constraints.
05Length, quantity and stage
Provide target length, prototype quantity, forecast and project stage if known.
06For your project controls
Add required inspection, documentation, traceability, labeling, packaging or compliance evidence.
COMMON WRONG-PURCHASE RISKS
Connector names alone are not enough
The purpose of this page is to improve the RFQ—not to imply that every MCIO-to-SlimSAS assembly is interchangeable.
Wrong MCIO variant
Connector size or mechanical format does not match the platform.
Wrong SlimSAS endpoint
The specified device-side connector or reference differs from the required endpoint.
Wrong direction or mapping
Host-to-target relationship or lane mapping is assumed from appearance.
Wrong cable exit
Orientation, angle or routing interferes with the chassis or adjacent hardware.
APPLICATION-LED RFQ
Server or storage platformController / backplane / endpointChassis and routing constraintsDrawing, photo or existing sampleGet an MCIO to SlimSAS Quote →
Describe where the cable will be used
Platform context is often more useful than an incomplete cable name. Tell us what the MCIO side connects to, what the SlimSAS side connects to, and how the cable must route through the system.
Server or storage platformController / backplane / endpointChassis and routing constraintsDrawing, photo or existing sampleAFTER YOU SUBMIT
A clear four-step project path
01
First review
We start with the endpoints, application, quantity and references.
02
Compatibility questions
Identify direction, orientation, mapping or mechanical details that still need confirmation.
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 SlimSAS is not the actual endpoint, use the closest verified family route instead of forcing this 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 →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 SlimSAS 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
MCIO size, SlimSAS endpoint and orientation must match. A connector photo or marketplace title is not enough. The cable must match the equipment path and wiring direction.
Typical use cases
- Server, storage or embedded-system interconnect projects
- Custom cable sourcing where endpoint names alone are not enough
- Prototype, replacement or volume RFQ projects with defined equipment context
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 |