SFF-8654 4i to OCuLink 4x

Description

MiniLine SAS SFF-8654 4i to OCuLink 4x Internal Cable Assembly – High-Speed Interconnect for SAS 24G and PCIe Gen 4 Systems

The SFF-8654 4i to OCuLink 4x internal cable assembly is a compact, high-performance solution designed to bridge MiniLine SAS 4i and OCuLink 4x interfaces. Engineered for SAS 24G and PCIe Gen 4 signaling, this cable supports high-speed data transmission between host adapters, backplanes, and NVMe or SAS storage devices in enterprise and hyperscale environments.

⚙️ Key Features

• Connector Configuration:
  • SFF-8654 4i plug to OCuLink 4x plug
  • Enables seamless connectivity between SAS or PCIe-based controllers and OCuLink-enabled devices or backplanes
• Protocol Support:
  • Fully compatible with SAS 24G (Serial Attached SCSI) and PCIe Gen 4
  • Supports up to 16GT/s per lane for PCIe and 24Gbps per lane for SAS
• Wire Gauge:
  • Constructed with 32AWG high-quality copper conductors for optimal signal integrity in short-reach internal applications
• Signal Integrity:
  • Maintains 100-ohm differential impedance for stable high-speed transmission
  • Low insertion loss and minimal crosstalk for reliable performance in dense server environments
• Compact Design:
  • Ideal for space-constrained systems requiring high-density internal cabling
• RoHS Compliant:
  • Manufactured in accordance with global environmental and safety standards

🧩 Applications

• Enterprise Storage Systems: Connects MiniLine SAS 4i RAID or HBA cards to OCuLink-enabled backplanes or U.3/U.2 drives
• PCIe Gen 4 Interconnects: Supports internal PCIe signaling for NVMe SSDs and accelerator modules
• Data Centers: Enables high-speed internal links in servers, JBODs, and storage enclosures
• High-Performance Computing (HPC): Facilitates low-latency, high-bandwidth internal connectivity for compute nodes and storage fabrics
• OEM & ODM Integration: Ideal for custom server and storage builds requiring mixed-interface compatibility and compact routing