PCIe 4.0 M.2 NVMe Key-M Male to OCulink SFF-8611 SFF-8612 Extension Cable with Full-height Bracket

The PCIe 4.0 M.2 NVMe Key-M Male to OCuLink SFF-8611/SFF-8612 Extension Cable with Full-height Bracket is a high-performance interface solution designed to externalize the high-speed connectivity of a modern M.2 slot. This assembly effectively converts an internal PCIe 4.0 x4 link from an M.2 Key-M socket into an external OCuLink SFF-8611 (4i) or SFF-8612 (8i) port, providing a robust and secure connection for high-speed peripherals. Supporting data rates up to 16 GT/s per lane, it delivers substantial bandwidth for demanding applications. The inclusion of a full-height bracket ensures standardized and secure installation in desktop towers and workstations, offering a clean and professional external port. This cable is an ideal solution for users seeking to connect external NVMe storage enclosures, external GPU docks, or other high-speed devices to their system without occupying a traditional PCIe slot, making it perfect for storage expansion, content creation, and high-performance computing tasks.

Features

• High-Speed Data Link: Fully compliant with PCIe 4.0 specifications, supporting data transfer rates up to 16 GT/s per lane for high-bandwidth applications.
• External OCuLink Interface: Converts an internal M.2 Key-M slot to an external OCuLink SFF-8611/SFF-8612 port, enabling flexible connectivity to a range of external devices.
• Full-Height Bracket Included: Comes with a professionally installed full-height bracket for secure and reliable mounting in standard desktop and workstation chassis.
• Full x4 Lane Utilization: Harnesses all four PCIe lanes from the M.2 host slot, providing a full bandwidth x4 link to the connected device.
• Reliable Signal Integrity: Engineered with quality shielded cabling and precise impedance matching to ensure stable data transmission and minimize signal degradation at high speeds.
• Secure Locking Mechanism: The OCuLink connector features a positive locking system to prevent accidental disconnection, ensuring a stable link for critical data transfers.

Specifications

• Host Connector: M.2 Key-M (PCIe) Male, Socket 3
• Target Connector: OCuLink SFF-8611 (4i) or SFF-8612 (8i) Female
• Supported Standard: PCI Express 4.0
• Data Rate: Up to 16 GT/s per lane
• Total Bandwidth: Approx. 64 Gbps (8 GB/s) bidirectional for a x4 configuration
• Cable Length: Standard 30cm and 50cm options
• Impedance: 85? ±5% differential
• Shielding: Multi-layer foil and braided shielding for effective EMI/RFI protection
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to +70°C
• Included Accessory: Full-height PCI Slot Bracket

Applications

• External Storage Expansion: Connects to high-speed external NVMe enclosures for creating fast and scalable storage solutions for media libraries and project files.
• External GPU Connectivity: Provides a high-bandwidth link for external graphics card enclosures, enhancing the graphical capabilities of compact systems or laptops with an M.2 slot.
• Workstation Peripheral Attachment: Ideal for adding high-speed external devices like video capture cards or FPGA boards to workstations used in video production and engineering.
• Server and Data Center Use: Offers a flexible high-speed port in servers for connecting to external storage subsystems or specialized processing units.
• Content Creation and Editing: Provides the necessary bandwidth for smooth editing of high-resolution video and large image files directly from external storage.
• DIY and Enthusiast Projects: Enables tech enthusiasts to build custom high-speed external storage arrays or unique peripheral setups for their desktop systems.