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Black OCuLink SFF-8611 8x cable splitting to dual SFF-8611 4x connectors, 50cm

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Vszerda OCuLink SFF-8611 8x to Dual SFF-8611 4x Active Cable 50cm

SKU CH-CPJR-TP6J3

Active cable splits one OCuLink 8x controller port into two 4x backplane links at 16Gbps over 50cm

  • Rated speed16 Gbit/s
  • Connector count120
  • Connector detailsPcie
  • Connector genderMale-to-Male
  • Cable shieldingData Transfer
  • Product typeOculink
  • Connect backplanes to controllers with one cable
  • Dual 4x connectors split a single 8x port
  • Active latch secures every connection
  • 16 Gbps throughput for high-speed SSD data
  • 50 cm length fits tight chassis routing

Split 8-lane OCuLink to dual 4-lane

This 50cm active cable splits one OCuLink SFF-8611 8x 80-pin male connector into two SFF-8611 4x male connectors. It lets a single controller port drive two backplanes or drive bays that each accept a 4-lane link. The assembly is built for internal chassis routing and carries a 16Gbps per-lane rating.

Active signal conditioning

Active circuitry inside the cable restores signal integrity across the split, so each 4-lane leg maintains full 16Gbps throughput without the degradation a passive Y-cable would introduce. The active latch on every connector secures the mating interface against vibration and accidental disconnects during drive swaps or chassis moves.

Male-to-male locking connectors

All three ends are male with active latches, so they plug directly into female ports on controllers, backplanes or drive cages — no gender changers or adapter brackets required. The 50cm length suits typical server or workstation chassis depths while keeping excess cable out of airflow paths. Builders needing a single 8-lane link or more than two 4-lane branches will need a different cable topology.

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Price $47.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameNFHK
Model nameNF-SF-054-0.5M
Product typeOculink
Product colorBlack
Performance
Rated speed16 Gbit/s
Ports & slots
Connector count120
Connector detailsPcie
Connector genderMale-to-Male
Size & build
Cable shieldingData Transfer

Questions about this item

How often should the active latch on the SFF-8611 connectors be inspected or replaced?

The active latch secures each SFF-8611 plug; inspect it whenever the cable is reseated and replace it if the latch no longer clicks firmly.

At 16 Gbps per lane, what thermal limit appears first on the 50 cm active cable during continuous transfers?

The cable’s active circuitry is rated for sustained 16 Gbps operation; the first limit reached is the connector temperature rating under continuous load.

How much power does the active cable draw from the OCuLink 8x 80-pin port when running all day?

The active cable draws its operating power directly from the host OCuLink 8x 80-pin interface; no external power adapter is required.

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