Retimers Rescue Signal Quality in Long MCIO Cable Runs

TheZachMueller explains that MCIO cables extend PCIe signals with only half a slot's bandwidth per cable, distinct from switchboards; long cable runs suffer signal degradation, which active versions with retimers can correct by restoring signal quality.

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