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Flat M.2 M-key plug to round Oculink SFF-8612 cable, black finish

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Vszerda M.2 NVME to Oculink SFF-8612 4.0 cable

SKU CH-8718-9N03B

Connects an M.2 NVMe SSD to an Oculink SFF-8612 port using PCIe 4.0

  • Connects M.2 NVMe drives to OCuLink SFF-8612 hosts via PCIe 4.0
  • Enables SSD or graphics card use through M.2 M Key to SFF-8612 adapter
  • Supports high-speed NVMe storage expansion over SAS-compatible OCuLink interface
  • Provides PCIe 4.0 bandwidth for desktop and laptop NVMe device connectivity

M.2 NVMe to OCuLink SFF-8612 4.0 Cable

This cable connects an M.2 M-key NVMe drive to an OCuLink SFF-8612 port using a PCIe 4.0 link. It serves desktop and laptop builders who need to move an NVMe SSD away from the motherboard slot for clearance or external enclosure projects. The adapter bridges the M.2 interface directly to the SFF-8612 connector without active components.

Suits builders extending an NVMe drive via OCuLink

Users who require a U.2 or U.3 connection should look elsewhere, as this cable terminates in SFF-8612 only. Systems lacking an M.2 M-key slot or an OCuLink host port cannot use this adapter. Shoppers needing a longer or shorter reach than the fixed cable length provides must choose a different solution.

Highlights

  • Connects M.2 NVMe drives to OCuLink SFF-8612 hosts via PCIe 4.0
  • Enables SSD or graphics card use through M.2 M Key to SFF-8612 adapter
  • Supports high-speed NVMe storage expansion over SAS-compatible OCuLink interface
  • Provides PCIe 4.0 bandwidth for desktop and laptop NVMe device connectivity

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Will the 4.0 link run at full speed when I connect an NVME drive through this cable to an older PCIe 3.0 motherboard slot?

The cable is rated for PCIe 4.0 and will operate at the highest speed both ends support, so a PCIe 3.0 slot will limit the link to 3.0 speeds.

How can I confirm the SFF-8612 connection is active after installing the cable?

The NVME drive should appear in the system BIOS or OS device manager at the expected PCIe generation, confirming the Oculink link is trained and working.

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