PCIe 3.0 M.2 Key A.E. to U.2 SFF-8639 Female Up R/A SSD Extension Cable

The PCIe 3.0 M.2 Key A.E. to U.2 SFF-8639 Female Up R/A SSD Extension Cable is a specialized interface conversion solution designed to enable U.2 SSD connectivity through M.2 Key A+E slots typically used for wireless modules. This unique adapter cable converts the PCIe and SATA signals available from an M.2 Key A+E interface to a U.2 SFF-8639 interface with an up right-angle connector orientation. The solution provides a creative method for adding enterprise U.2 storage to systems that lack native U.2 support but have available M.2 Key A+E slots. The up right-angle U.2 connector facilitates optimal cable routing and space utilization in compact systems, making it ideal for specialized storage configurations in space-constrained environments.

Features

• M.2 Key A+E Interface: Utilizes M.2 A+E key slot for host connectivity
• U.2 SFF-8639 Up R/A: Up right-angle U.2 connector for optimal cable management
• PCIe 3.0 Performance: Supports x2 or x4 lane configurations at 8.0 GT/s data rates
• Interface Conversion: Converts M.2 interface to enterprise U.2 connectivity
• Space-Optimized Design: Up right-angle connector saves space in compact systems
• Flexible Application: Enables U.2 SSD usage in systems with available M.2 A+E slots
• Reliable Connection: Quality connectors ensure stable operation

Specifications

• Product Model: PCIe 3.0 M.2 Key A.E. to U.2 SFF-8639 Female Up R/A SSD Extension Cable
• Host Interface: M.2 Key A+E Male
• Target Interface: U.2 SFF-8639 Female Up Right-Angle
• Data Transfer Rate: Up to 8.0 GT/s per lane (approximately 32 Gbps total bandwidth for x4 lanes)
• Supported Protocols: PCI Express 3.0, SATA 3.0, SAS
• Lane Configuration: PCIe x2 or x4 lanes (depending on host slot capability)
• Cable Type: Shielded flexible cable
• Cable Length: 20cm, 30cm, 40cm
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to +70°C
• Connector Orientation: Up right-angle (90-degree upward)
• Power Delivery: Provides necessary power to U.2 SSD

Applications

• Compact System Storage: Adding U.2 storage to small form factor systems with M.2 A+E slots
• Workstation Expansion: Professional workstations requiring enterprise U.2 storage connectivity
• Server Applications: Creative storage solutions in servers with available M.2 A+E interfaces
• Prototype Development: Experimental storage configurations and testing
• Legacy System Upgrades: Modernizing older systems with U.2 storage capability
• Storage Testing: U.2 SSD validation and compatibility testing
• OEM Solutions: Custom storage implementations for specific client requirements
• Space-Constrained Deployments: Applications where traditional U.2 connectivity is not feasible