PCIe 4.0 x4 to OCuLink SFF-8612 Female Adapter with Half-height and Full-height Brackets

The PCIe 4.0 x4 to OCuLink SFF-8612 Female Adapter is a high-speed interface conversion board designed for flexible external connectivity in modern computing systems. This adapter enables the connection of OCuLink SFF-8612 compatible devices to a standard PCIe 4.0 x4 slot, providing a compact and efficient solution for external expansion. The inclusion of both half-height and full-height brackets ensures broad compatibility with various system chassis and form factors. Supporting PCIe 4.0 specifications, this adapter delivers high bandwidth for external storage, accelerators, and other peripherals, making it ideal for workstations, servers, and custom computing applications requiring reliable external connectivity.

Features

• PCIe 4.0 x4 Interface: Provides full x4 lane bandwidth at 16 GT/s data rates
• OCuLink SFF-8612 Connector: Compact, high-density external interface supporting 4 lanes
• Dual Bracket Support: Includes both half-height and full-height brackets for versatile installation
• High-Speed Design: Optimized for PCIe 4.0 signal integrity requirements
• External Connectivity: Enables external device connection through OCuLink interface
• Hot-Plug Capable: Supports safe connection and disconnection of external devices
• Universal Compatibility: Works with various OCuLink SFF-8612 cables and devices

Specifications

• Product Model: PCIe 4.0 x4 to OCuLink SFF-8612 Female Adapter
• Host Interface: PCIe 4.0 x4
• Target Interface: OCuLink SFF-8612 Female (4-lane)
• Data Transfer Rate: Up to 16 GT/s per lane (approximately 64 Gbps total bandwidth)
• Supported Protocols: PCI Express 4.0
• Included Brackets: Half-height and Full-height
• Connector Type: SFF-8612 Female
• Board Material: High-quality FR-4 with impedance-controlled routing
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to +70°C
• Form Factor: Low-profile and standard bracket profiles
• Hot-Plug Support: PCIe Standard Hot-Plug implementation

Applications

• External Storage Expansion: Connecting external NVMe enclosures and storage systems
• Workstation Expansion: Adding external accelerator or storage connectivity to professional workstations
• Server Applications: External device connectivity in rack server environments
• Test and Development: Prototyping and validation of OCuLink-based devices
• Industrial Computing: External connectivity for industrial and embedded systems
• OEM Solutions: Custom system integration requiring OCuLink connectivity
• Mobile Workstations: External high-speed connectivity for compact systems
• Data Acquisition: High-speed data transfer for scientific and measurement equipment