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Thin black active cable with locking SFF-8611 and SFF-8087 connectors, 50cm long

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SMUGDESK Oculink SFF8611 4i to SFF8087 36Pin Active Data Cable 50cm Interconnect NVMe Connection

SKU CH-PM2D-9FDN1

Active 50 cm OCuLink SFF8611 4i to SFF8087 cable converts PCIe signals for NVMe backplane links with locking latches and shielding

  • Active signal conditioning preserves full PCIe bandwidth over 50cm
  • Locking latches prevent disconnection from 24/7 server vibration
  • Shielded construction reduces EMI crosstalk for stable throughput
  • OCuLink SFF8611 4i to SFF8087 36pin connects NVMe Slimline SSDs
  • Pure PCIe signal only — incompatible with SAS RAID controllers

Purpose-Built Server Interconnect

This active cable bridges an OCuLink SFF8611 4i host port to an SFF8087 36-pin backplane, carrying pure PCIe signals for internal NVMe storage. It is engineered for system integrators and lab builders who need reliable high-speed links inside rackmount chassis.

Solving Passive Length Limits

Passive cables lose signal integrity at this 50cm reach, but the integrated active circuit restores full PCIe Gen3 and Gen4 bandwidth across the run. The upgrade is justified whenever vibration, thermal cycling or tight routing would unseat standard connectors in 24/7 operation.

Suited For Locked-Down NVMe Links

Builders connecting PCIe-based Slimline SSDs or NVMe backplanes to OCuLink controllers will find the locking latches and shielding essential. It cannot serve SAS RAID controllers or SAS drives over the SFF8087 interface, so buyers needing SAS connectivity must choose a different cable.

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Specifications

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Questions about this item

How much clearance does the 50cm active cable need inside a 24/7 rackmount chassis?

The 50cm length and flexible body allow tidy routing in compact server cases; locking latches on both SFF8611 4i and SFF8087 36pin ends keep connectors seated despite vibration and thermal expansion.

What is the correct orientation when plugging the SFF8611 4i and SFF8087 36pin connectors into the NVMe backplane?

Each end has a positive locking latch — align the keyed connector, push until the latch clicks, and verify the latch is fully engaged; the cable carries pure PCIe signal only and will not function with SAS RAID controllers.

When should the active Oculink cable be replaced in a continuous NVMe storage workload?

Replace the cable if locking latches no longer hold under vibration, if shielding damage appears, or if PCIe Gen3 and Gen4 bandwidth becomes unstable during 24/7 operation.

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