Areca Cable SlimSAS x8 SFF8654 a 2x OCuLink x4 SFF8611 - Cable

When a single OCuLink connection isn't enough for your high-speed NVMe storage, the Areca KAB-SLX8/2OCU75 steps in. This internal cable splits a single SlimSAS x8 host port into two independent OCuLink x4 links, letting you connect two NVMe drives to one controller without sacrificing bandwidth. It's a practical solution for dense storage builds where every PCIe lane counts.

Highlights

• Host connector: SlimSAS SFF-8654 x8 (8 lanes)
• Device connectors: 2x OCuLink SFF-8611 x4 (4 lanes each)
• Total bandwidth: PCIe Gen4, up to 16 GT/s per lane
• Length: 75 cm – ideal for mid-tower and rackmount chassis
• Robust shielding: individual pair shielding plus overall foil and braid
• 30 AWG wire gauge for flexibility and signal integrity
• Gold-plated contacts for reliable connectivity
• RoHS compliant, black PVC jacket

In daily use

This cable is built for servers, workstations, and storage systems where NVMe SSDs are the norm. The SlimSAS connector locks securely into compatible host adapters or backplanes, while the two OCuLink ends plug directly into U.2/U.3 drives or drive cages. The 75 cm length gives you enough slack for clean cable routing without excess clutter. The dual-layer shielding minimizes crosstalk, ensuring stable Gen4 performance even in electrically noisy environments.

Full specifications

• Brand: Areca
• Model: KAB-SLX8/2OCU75
• Host connector: SlimSAS SFF-8654 x8
• Device connectors: 2x OCuLink SFF-8611 x4
• Supported protocol: PCIe (NVMe)
• PCIe generation: Up to Gen4 (16 GT/s per lane)
• Cable length: 75 cm
• Impedance: 100 Ohm differential
• Wire gauge: 30 AWG
• Shielding: Individual pair shielding, overall foil and braid
• Connector material: Gold-plated contacts
• Jacket material: PVC
• Colour: Black
• Compliance: RoHS
• Operating temperature: 0°C to 70°C

Final note

Areca's KAB-SLX8/2OCU75 delivers the lane-splitting capability you need for dual NVMe setups, with the signal quality and durability expected from a storage specialist. A dependable link for your high-performance data path.