3M high-speed cable assemblies are essential for the efficient operation of systems that process large volumes of data. For high-performance computing, routers, storage and switches, 3M has the cabling solutions you need connect devices with the latest industry standard physical interfaces. Connection options include SATA, SAS, miniSAS, SFP+, QSFP+, CX4 - and coming soon CXP and PCIe. Use the selection guide below to find the precise cable assembly and length you need for your application.
Industry Protocol |
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Interconnect Format |
Infiband |
Ethernet |
Fiber Channel |
PCI Express |
SATA |
SAS |
QSFP+ (SFF-8436) |
AOC |
AOC |
AOC |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
SFP+ (SFF-8431) |
Passive Copper |
Passive Copper |
Passive Copper |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
MiniSAS/Internal SFF-8087 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Passive Copper |
N/A |
Passive Copper SAS 2.1 |
MiniSAS/External SFF-8086, SFF-8088 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Passive Copper SAS 2.0/2.1 |
SATA/Internal SFF-8087 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Passive Copper SATA 1.0/2.0/3.0 |
N/A |