SFF-8470 4X plug / SFF-8436 plug

Description

SFF-8470 4X Plug / SFF-8436 Plug – High-Speed Data Interconnect Solutions

The SFF-8470 and SFF-8436 plugs are industry-standard, high-performance connectors designed for robust data transmission in enterprise and industrial environments. These interconnects are widely used in high-speed networking, storage systems, and signal integrity-critical applications.

Product Features：

SFF-8470 4X Plug

• Form Factor: Shielded, rectangular metal housing with latching mechanism for secure connection.
• Interface Type: 4X InfiniBand or SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface.
• Data Rate Support: Up to 10 Gbps per lane, totaling 40 Gbps across 4 lanes.
• Cable Compatibility: Typically used with copper twinax cables for short-range, high-bandwidth connections.
• Durability: Designed for repeated mating cycles with excellent EMI shielding.
  

  SFF-8436 Plug

  • Form Factor: Compact QSFP (Quad Small Form-factor Pluggable) connector.
  • Interface Type: Supports Ethernet, Fibre Channel, InfiniBand, and SAS protocols.
  • Data Rate Support: Up to 28 Gbps per lane, totaling 100 Gbps in QSFP28 configurations.
  • Hot-Pluggable: Enables easy insertion/removal without powering down the system.
  • Versatility: Compatible with both passive and active copper cables, as well as optical transceivers.
    

    Applications：

    • Data Centers: High-speed interconnects between servers, switches, and storage arrays.
    • Enterprise Storage: SAS and InfiniBand connections for RAID controllers and JBOD enclosures.
    • High-Performance Computing (HPC): Low-latency, high-bandwidth links for cluster communication.
    • Telecommunications: Backbone infrastructure requiring reliable, high-throughput data channels.
    • Industrial Automation: Real-time data transfer in mission-critical control systems.