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SlimSAS SFF8654 8i to OCuLink SFF8611 8i cable, 32AWG copper, .5m, 19.68in

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SMUGDESK SlimSAS SFF8654 8i to OCuLink SFF8611 8i Cable .5m

SKU CH-1259-78CDB

Connects SlimSAS SFF8654 8i to OCuLink SFF8611 8i for 24Gbps NVMe and SAS storage with a .5m shielded 32AWG copper harness

  • PCIe Gen4 cable links SlimSAS SFF8654 8i to OCuLink SFF8611 8i for server expansion
  • 32AWG copper harness provides low-loss 24Gbps data transfer for NVMe SSDs
  • .5m compact length enables clean routing in dense NVMe storage backplanes
  • Strict PCIe Gen4 compliance suits NVMe SSDs, RAID controllers and enterprise arrays
  • Robust shielding cuts electromagnetic interference for reliable long-term server operation

SlimSAS SFF8654 8i to OCuLink SFF8611 8i Cable

This .5m internal cable bridges a SlimSAS SFF8654 8i port to an OCuLink SFF8611 8i connector for server and storage expansion. It uses 32AWG copper conductors with robust shielding to deliver stable 24Gbps PCIe Gen4 bandwidth. The compact length suits dense NVMe SSD, SAS and SATA drive backplanes in enterprise racks.

Installation and common issues

The pushpull latching connectors seat firmly with moderate finger pressure; no tools are required. Route the harness away from sharp chassis edges and highcurrent power leads to preserve the shielding integrity. A frequent error is forcing the keyed plug upside down, which bends the delicate pins inside the SFF8654 or SFF8611 housing.

Preorder checklist

Verify that the source controller or backplane exposes a SlimSAS SFF8654 8i receptacle and the target device accepts an OCuLink SFF8611 8i plug. Confirm the PCIe Gen4 lane allocation matches the intended NVMe SSD, SAS or SATA drive topology. Ensure the .5m reach spans the actual connector positions inside your specific chassis layout.

Highlights

  • PCIe Gen4 cable links SlimSAS SFF8654 8i to OCuLink SFF8611 8i for server expansion
  • 32AWG copper harness provides low-loss 24Gbps data transfer for NVMe SSDs
  • .5m compact length enables clean routing in dense NVMe storage backplanes
  • Strict PCIe Gen4 compliance suits NVMe SSDs, RAID controllers and enterprise arrays
  • Robust shielding cuts electromagnetic interference for reliable long-term server operation

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How can I verify the cable is delivering the rated 24Gbps throughput after installation?

Check the link speed reported by your RAID controller or NVMe management utility; it should show PCIe Gen4 x8 widths on both the SlimSAS SFF8654 8i and OCuLink SFF8611 8i ends.

What comes in the box and do I need any extra adapters for a standard NVMe backplane?

The package contains only the .5m SlimSAS 8i to OCuLink 8i harness; no additional brackets or converters are included, so ensure your backplane has native SFF8654 and SFF8611 ports.

Which connector variant should I choose if my server uses SFF8654 8i and the storage array uses SFF8611 8i?

This single SKU is built exactly for that cross-interface pairing — SlimSAS SFF8654 8i on one end, OCuLink SFF8611 8i on the other — so no other version is required.

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