PCIe 3.0 Dual x4 Male to U.2 SFF-8639 Up R/A SSD Extension Cable

The PCIe 3.0 Dual x4 Male to U.2 SFF-8639 Up R/A SSD Extension Cable is a high-performance connectivity solution designed for enterprise servers, storage systems, and workstations requiring flexible U.2 NVMe SSD deployment. This cable features two independent PCIe 3.0 x4 host interfaces that connect directly to motherboard slots, extending to two U.2 (SFF-8639) SSD interfaces with Up Right-Angle connectors for optimal cable routing in space-constrained chassis. Engineered to deliver the full bandwidth of PCIe 3.0 without signal degradation, this solution enables efficient placement of high-speed NVMe solid-state drives while supporting maximum data transfer rates for demanding storage applications .

Features

• Dual PCIe 3.0 x4 Host Interface: Two separate PCIe x4 male connectors support simultaneous connection of two U.2 SSDs
• High-Speed Performance: Supports PCIe 3.0 data rates up to 8 GT/s per lane, delivering up to 32 Gbps total bandwidth per channel 
• Optimized Space Utilization: Up Right-Angle (Up R/A) U.2 connectors facilitate clean cable management in high-density server configurations
• Enhanced Signal Integrity: Precision engineering with controlled impedance and low-loss materials ensures stable operation at PCIe 3.0 speeds
• Robust Construction: High-quality copper conductors with individual pair shielding and overall braid protection against EMI/RFI interference
• Secure Connectivity: Latching connectors provide reliable mating and prevent accidental disconnection
• Broad Compatibility: Supports NVMe protocol and is backward compatible with PCIe 2.0/1.0 devices 
• Flexible Protocol Support: Compatible with U.2 NVMe SSDs operating on the PCIe interface

Specifications

• Host Connectors: 2x PCI Express 3.0 x4 Male (x16 mechanical form factor, open-ended)
• Device Connectors: 2x U.2 (SFF-8639) 68-Pin Female with Up Right-Angle orientation
• Supported Standard: PCI-SIG PCIe 3.0 Base Specification
• Data Rate: Up to 8.0 GT/s per lane (PCIe 3.0)
• Total Bandwidth: 32 Gbps per channel (x4 Lanes) 
• Impedance: 85? ±10% 
• Cable Type: Shielded Twisted Pair (STP)
• Wire Gauge: 30 AWG data lines with 24 AWG power conductors 
• Cable Length: Standard options include 0.5m, 0.8m, and 1.0m
• Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C 
• Operating Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing 
• Durability Rating: Minimum 5,000 mating cycles

Applications

• High-Density Server Deployment: Ideal for 1U/2U rack servers requiring flexible U.2 SSD placement
• Storage Array Expansion: Enables connection of multiple U.2 NVMe SSDs to server backplanes
• Data Center Infrastructure: Perfect for hyperscale environments needing high-speed storage connectivity
• Enterprise Storage Systems: Suitable for large-scale deployments requiring reliable U.2 SSD connectivity
• Test and Development Environments: Useful for validation labs requiring flexible interface configuration
• Workstation Storage Solutions: Allows professional workstations to integrate multiple enterprise U.2 SSDs
• Storage Upgrade Projects: Enables legacy servers to support modern U.2 NVMe storage devices
• OEM Server Solutions: Designed for system integrators needing customized storage configurations