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Vszerda OCuLink SFF-8611 4i Male-to-Male Active Cable 50cm

SKU CH-68BD-7YPGQ

Active OCuLink cable with SFF-8611 male connectors links a backplane to a controller at up to 8 Gbps over 50 cm

  • Rated speed8 Gbit/s
  • Connector detailsPcie
  • Connector genderMale-to-Male
  • Cable shieldingHigh-Speed Data
  • Product typePCIe
  • Product colorBlack
  • 8 Gbps transfer speed for fast data links
  • 50 cm length fits compact internal routing
  • SFF-8611 male-to-male connectors join backplane to controller
  • Active latch secures connection against vibration
  • Straight-type design simplifies cable management in tight spaces

OCuLink SFF-8611 4i Active Cable 50cm

This Vszerda cable connects internal devices using OCuLink SFF-8611 4i male connectors at both ends. It is built as an active cable with a straight connector design and an active latch for secure mating. Data transfer operates at up to 8 Gbps over a 50cm length. The black cable suits builders linking a backplane to a controller or an external eGPU and SSD enclosure.

Suits builders with matching OCuLink ports

The cable fits systems that expose a free OCuLink SFF-8611 interface on both the host and the target device. It will not work for installations that require a different connector pitch, a passive cable, or a longer reach than 50cm. Buyers needing Mini SAS HD, U.2, U.3 or legacy SCSI interfaces should look at something else.

8 Gbps active link over 50cm

The single specification that decides fit is the 8 Gbps active signal rating combined with the fixed 50cm length. Both ends must be SFF-8611 4i male ports with active-latch retention. If the host or device uses a different connector or expects a passive cable, this part will not connect.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameXiwai
Product typePCIe
Product colorBlack
Performance
Rated speed8 Gbit/s
Ports & slots
Connector detailsPcie
Connector genderMale-to-Male
Size & build
Cable shieldingHigh-Speed Data

Questions about this item

Does the 50cm active cable draw extra power or generate heat during continuous use?

The active circuit is powered through the OCuLink ports themselves and adds no separate power connector; heat remains negligible for typical eGPU or SSD workloads.

What must my system already provide for this cable to work?

A free OCuLink SFF-8611 4i port on the host side and a matching OCuLink SFF-8611 4i port on the device side.

Will the active latch stay secure if I plug it into an older SFF-8611 backplane?

Yes, the active latch is designed to the SFF-8611 specification and locks firmly into any compliant connector.

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