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Vszerda OCuLink SFF-8611 4i to SFF-8643 active cable 100 cm

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Vszerda OCuLink SFF-8611 4i to SFF-8643 Active Cable 100 cm

SKU CH-1AJ1-EHZNQ

Active 100 cm cable links SFF-8611 and SFF-8643 connectors at up to 8 Gbps

Cable Length 100 cm

  • Connects OCuLink 8611 controller to 8643 backplane
  • Active latch secures connection during vibration
  • 8 Gbps throughput supports high-speed SSD arrays
  • 100 cm length fits full-tower chassis routing
  • SFF-8611 male to SFF-8643 male plug compatibility

Connector Pair SFF-8611 4i to SFF-8643

This Vszerda active cable bridges an OCuLink SFF-8611 4i host port to an SFF-8643 device connector. The 100 cm length suits internal routing between a controller and a backplane or direct-attached storage. Both ends carry male plugs with an active latch that secures the connection against vibration. Rated for 8 Gbps signalling, it serves high-speed storage links in workstations and servers.

Suits OCuLink-to-backplane builds.

Builders linking an OCuLink SFF-8611 4i controller to an SFF-8643 backplane or drive cage will find the pin-out and latch mechanism correct. The cable cannot operate with SFF-8643 slimline SAS RAID cards, so buyers needing that specific RAID attachment should look elsewhere. Systems lacking any OCuLink interface cannot use this cable at all.

Active-latch locking mechanism

The active latch on both connectors provides positive retention without thumbscrews, reducing the risk of accidental unplugging during drive swaps or chassis movement. This single mechanical feature decides whether the cable stays seated in dense or vibration-prone enclosures.

Highlights

  • Connects OCuLink 8611 controller to 8643 backplane
  • Active latch secures connection during vibration
  • 8 Gbps throughput supports high-speed SSD arrays
  • 100 cm length fits full-tower chassis routing
  • SFF-8611 male to SFF-8643 male plug compatibility

Specifications

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Questions about this item

Will the active latch on the SFF-8611 end need periodic replacement?

The active latch is built into the connector housing and is rated for the cable's service life; no separate replacement part is required.

At 8 Gbps per lane, does the 100 cm length become the first bottleneck under sustained load?

The 100 cm active design is specified for up to 8 Gbps, so signal integrity is maintained at full rate before length limits throughput.

Does the active circuitry add noticeable heat or power draw during all-day operation?

The low-power active equaliser draws minimal current from the host slot and runs cool enough for continuous use without extra cooling.

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