OCuLink SFF-8611 4x to SATA7pin *4 with sideband

Description

OCuLink SFF-8611 4x to SATA7pin *4 with sideband with Sideband Internal Cable Assembly – High-Speed PCIe/SATA Fanout for Compact Storage Integration

The OCuLink 4x (SFF-8611) to 4× SATA 7-pin with sideband internal cable assembly is a high-performance fanout solution designed to connect a single OCuLink interface to four independent SATA drives, with integrated sideband signaling for enhanced device management. Engineered for compact routing, signal integrity, and compatibility with PCIe and SATA protocols, this cable is ideal for embedded systems, servers, and storage appliances requiring efficient internal connectivity.

Key Features:

• Connector Configuration:
  • OCuLink 4x plug (SFF-8611)
  • 4 × SATA 7-pin receptacles with sideband support
• Internal Cable Assembly: Designed for internal use in compact enclosures, server chassis, and embedded platforms.
• Wire Gauge: Uses AWG 34 conductors for fine-pitch, high-density signal transmission.
• Controlled Impedance: Maintains an 85-ohm differential impedance, optimized for PCIe Gen3/Gen4 and SATA 6G protocols.
• Sideband Support: Enables advanced drive management features such as activity LEDs, staggered spin-up, and enclosure services.
• High-Speed Data Transfer: Supports up to 6 Gbps per SATA channel, ensuring reliable performance for storage applications.
• Compact & Efficient Design: Ideal for space-constrained environments requiring multi-drive connectivity from a single host port.
• Robust Shielding: Provides excellent EMI/RFI protection for high-speed signal integrity.
• RoHS Compliant: Manufactured in accordance with environmental standards for hazardous substances.

Applications:

• Embedded Systems: Connects OCuLink-enabled host controllers to SATA drives in industrial and compact computing platforms.
• Enterprise Servers: Enables internal SATA drive expansion from PCIe-based OCuLink ports.
• Storage Appliances: Supports high-density SATA configurations with sideband control for enhanced monitoring.
• Data Centers: Facilitates scalable, low-profile drive connectivity in rack-mounted systems.
• RAID & JBOD Enclosures: Provides reliable signal routing and sideband functionality for multi-drive arrays.