Description
SFF-8470 4X Plug / CX4 MDI Plug – High-Speed External Cable Connector for Data-Critical Systems
The SFF-8470 4X plug, also known as the CX4 MDI plug, is a high-performance, shielded connector designed for external high-speed data transmission. Engineered for reliability and signal integrity, it is widely used in enterprise storage, high-performance computing, and industrial automation systems.
Key Features：
- Connector Type: SFF-8470 4X / CX4 MDI plug with a latch-type locking mechanism for secure and stable mating.
- Interface Support: Compatible with InfiniBand, 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE), and Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) protocols.
- External Cable Assembly: Designed for use in external copper cable assemblies, ideal for short-range, high-bandwidth interconnects.
- Wire Gauge Range: Supports AWG 32 to AWG 24, offering flexibility in cable design for various performance and length requirements.
- Impedance Control: Maintains a 100-ohm differential impedance, ensuring excellent signal integrity and minimal crosstalk.
- High-Speed Performance: Supports up to 10 Gbps per lane, delivering an aggregated bandwidth of 40 Gbps across four lanes.
- Durable Construction: Rugged metal housing provides superior EMI/RFI shielding and mechanical durability.
- RoHS Compliant: Fully compliant with environmental regulations, supporting eco-friendly and sustainable manufacturing.
Applications：
- Data Centers: High-speed interconnects between servers, switches, and storage systems.
- Enterprise Storage: External SAS links for RAID controllers, JBODs, and disk enclosures.
- High-Performance Computing (HPC): Low-latency, high-bandwidth connections between compute nodes.
- Telecommunications: Backbone infrastructure requiring stable, high-throughput external cabling.
- Test & Measurement: Reliable signal transmission for lab-grade instruments and diagnostic equipment.
- Industrial Automation: Real-time data exchange in embedded control systems and machine-to-machine communication.
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