SFF-8642 plug / SFF-8470 4X plug*3

Description

SFF-8642 plug / SFF-8470 4X plug*3 External Cable Assembly – IB 12x CXP to IB 4x Fanout Solution

The SFF-8642 plug to 3× SFF-8470 4X plug external cable assembly is a high-performance fanout cable designed to split a single InfiniBand 12x CXP interface into three InfiniBand 4x channels. Engineered for bandwidth-intensive environments, this cable enables scalable, low-latency connectivity across high-performance computing, data center, and enterprise networking systems.

Key Features:

• Connector Configuration:
  • SFF-8642 plug (IB 12x CXP interface)
  • 3 × SFF-8470 4X plugs (IB 4x interfaces)
• Interface Support: Designed for InfiniBand protocols, supporting high-speed serial data transmission.
• External Cable Assembly: Ideal for rack-to-rack or device-to-device connections in structured cabling environments.
• Wire Gauge Range: Compatible with AWG 32 to AWG 24, offering flexibility for performance tuning and cable length optimization.
• Controlled Impedance: Maintains a 100-ohm differential impedance, ensuring excellent signal integrity and minimal crosstalk.
• High-Speed Performance: Supports aggregated data rates up to 120 Gbps (3 × 40 Gbps), ideal for parallel processing and data-intensive workloads.
• Robust Shielding: Provides superior EMI/RFI protection in high-density environments.
• RoHS Compliant: Manufactured in accordance with environmental standards for hazardous substances.

Applications:

• High-Performance Computing (HPC): Enables fanout connectivity from CXP switches to multiple IB 4x nodes in compute clusters.
• Data Centers: Facilitates high-throughput interconnects between switches, routers, and servers.
• InfiniBand Networks: Supports IB 12x to 3× IB 4x configurations for scalable, low-latency communication.
• Enterprise Networking: Ideal for backbone links and aggregation layers requiring multi-channel breakout.
• Telecommunications: Used in optical transport systems and high-speed signal routing.