PCIe 5.0 x4 to OCuLink SFF-8612 Female Adapter with Half-height and Full-height Brackets

The PCIe 5.0 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 5.0 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 the latest PCIe 5.0 specifications, this adapter delivers maximum bandwidth for external storage, accelerators, and other high-performance peripherals, making it ideal for workstations, servers, and custom computing applications.

Features

• PCIe 5.0 x4 Interface: Provides full x4 lane bandwidth at 32 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 5.0 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 5.0 x4 to OCuLink SFF-8612 Female Adapter
• Host Interface: PCIe 5.0 x4
• Target Interface: OCuLink SFF-8612 Female (4-lane)
• Data Transfer Rate: Up to 32 GT/s per lane (approximately 128 Gbps total bandwidth)
• Supported Protocols: PCI Express 5.0
• 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