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Green PCIe x4 card with silver Oculink SFF-8612 port and metal bracket

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Vszerda PCIe 4.0 x4 to Oculink SFF-8612 SFF-8611 Host Adapter with Bracket

SKU CH-9ZE7-KHT65

Adds an OCuLink SFF-8612 port via PCIe 4.0 x4 for NVMe SSDs up to 64 Gbps

  • Adds an OCuLink SFF-8612 port for NVMe SSD expansion
  • PCIe 4.0 x4 host interface delivers up to 64 Gbps bandwidth
  • Includes bracket for secure installation in x4 or larger slots
  • Compatible with Linux Kernel 4.3+ and Windows 8.1/10
  • Bootable with UEFI 2.3.1 and NVMe 1.2 support

PCIe 4.0 x4 to OCuLink Host Adapter

This PCI Express card adds a single SFF-8612 OCuLink port to a desktop system. It targets builders who want to attach a 2.5-inch U.2 NVMe SSD but whose motherboard lacks a native U.2 connector. The adapter plugs into any free PCIe x4 or wider slot and presents the drive to the operating system through the NVMe protocol. It is not for users who only need additional SATA ports or M.2 slots.

Build integration and slot requirements

The card occupies one PCIe x4, x8, x16 or x32 slot and requires no auxiliary power cable. A low-profile bracket is included for small-form-factor chassis. The SFF-8612 port carries up to 64 Gbps of PCIe 4.0 bandwidth, while the edge connector is labelled for PCIe 3.0 x4 signalling. An optional SFF-8611 to U.2 cable must be sourced separately to complete the link to the SSD. Buyers without a spare PCIe slot cannot use this adapter.

Boot support and operating-system readiness

The adapter firmware supports UEFI 2.3.1, allowing the attached NVMe drive to serve as a boot device. NVMe 1.2 compliance ensures compatibility with Windows 8.1, Windows 10 and Linux kernels 4.3 or newer without extra drivers. No management software or RAID utility is bundled. Users running older operating systems or lacking UEFI boot capability will not be able to start from the connected SSD.

Highlights

  • Adds an OCuLink SFF-8612 port for NVMe SSD expansion
  • PCIe 4.0 x4 host interface delivers up to 64 Gbps bandwidth
  • Includes bracket for secure installation in x4 or larger slots
  • Compatible with Linux Kernel 4.3+ and Windows 8.1/10
  • Bootable with UEFI 2.3.1 and NVMe 1.2 support

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Will the PCIe 4.0 x4 link run at 64 Gbps or drop to 32 Gbps under sustained load?

The card supports up to 64 Gbps on a PCIe 4.0 x4 slot; on a PCIe 3.0 x4 slot the rate is limited to 32 Gbps.

Does the adapter generate noticeable heat or fan noise when a U.2 SSD runs all day?

The board has no active cooling; it relies on case airflow and the SSD’s own thermal design.

What cable do I already need to connect a 2.5-inch U.2 NVMe drive to the SFF-8612 port?

You need an SFF-8611 to U.2 cable, which is not included with the adapter.

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