Cable Assemblies for High Performance Standards-Based Cabling Applications

3M™'s high-routability, low-profile, twin-axial cable and ultra power efficient active optical cable (AOC) solutions provide speed, efficiency, and flexibility for high-performance computing (HPC) applications

Image of 3M's Cable Assemblies for High Performance Standards-based Cabling Applications3M 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
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

Active Optical Pluggable Transceiver

ImageManufacturer Part NumberDescriptionWavelengthApplicationsAvailable QuantityView Details
QSFP+ PARALLEL FO MOD MM QDR 4CH6B2A-0412A-0QSFP+ PARALLEL FO MOD MM QDR 4CH850nmGeneral Purpose0 - ImmediateView Details
Published: 2012-06-29

High Routability TwinAx Cabling

ImageManufacturer Part NumberDescriptionNumber of PositionsConnector TypeAvailable QuantityPriceView Details
CABLE ASSY SFP+ M-M 500MM1410-P-11-00-0.50CABLE ASSY SFP+ M-M 500MM20Plug to Plug100 - Immediate$521.09View Details
CABLE SATA F-F 500MM5602-44-0142A-500CABLE SATA F-F 500MM7Receptacle to Receptacle224 - Immediate$68.33View Details
CABLE SATA F-F 600MM5602-44-0142A-600CABLE SATA F-F 600MM7Receptacle to Receptacle0 - Immediate$69.15View Details