PCIe Gen4 to U.2 U.3 NVMe Adapter with ReDriver & 50cm Cable: Unleash Full SSD Speed

Description �� PROFESSIONAL U.2/U.3 NVME SOLUTION – NOT A BASIC ADAPTER Premium cable-based design for professionals who demand signal integrity, thermal management, and installation flexibility. Why Choose This Over Direct-Mount Adapters? �� Guaranteed Gen4 Performance The integrated ReDriver chip actively regenerates the PCIe 4.0 signal over the 50cm cable, ensuring zero speed degradation. Direct-mount adapters rely on passive connections that can suffer signal loss at Gen4 speeds (8000 MB/s), especially in electrically noisy environments or when slots are buried deep in the motherboard. �� Superior Thermal Management Position your U.2/U.3 SSD in a dedicated 2.5″ drive bay with proper airflow, away from the heat generated in the PCIe slot area. This is crucial for: Intel Optane drives (900P/905P/P5800X) that run extremely hot Enterprise SSDs designed for server airflow Multi-GPU workstations where PCIe areas reach 50°C 24/7 operation where thermal throttling impacts performance �� Installation Flexibility The 50cm cable length enables professional cable management and optimal drive positioning: Mount drives in 2.5″ bays while card is in a buried PCIe slot Essential for Threadripper/EPYC builds with multiple GPUs Works in cases where direct-mount would hit side panels or coolers Allows proper drive mounting in server racks and workstation chassis Reduces mechanical stress on both PCIe slot and drive connector �� Enterprise Reliability Cable-based design is standard in enterprise servers for good reason: Reduces physical stress on expensive U.2/U.3 drives Easier drive replacement without disturbing PCIe cards Better vibration isolation in server environments Professional-grade connector quality throughout ✅ U.2 AND U.3 COMPATIBILITY This adapter supports both U.2 and U.3 NVMe SSDs: U.2 drives: Full native support U.3 drives: Full NVMe mode support (U.3 drives auto-negotiate to NVMe when connected to PCIe) U.3 drives use the same SFF-8639 connector and are backward compatible. Common U.3 drives include Intel Optane P5800X, Samsung PM9A3, Kioxia CM7, and Micron 7450. Note: U.3 drives connected via this adapter operate in NVMe mode. SAS functionality requires a SAS HBA controller. Technical Specifications Interface PCIe 4.0 x4 to Oculink (SFF-8612) with integrated ReDriver Cable Included 50cm Oculink SFF-8611 to U.2/U.3 SFF-8639 Supported Slots PCIe x4, x8, x16 (auto-negotiation) Maximum Speed 8000 MB/s (PCIe 4.0 x4 full bandwidth) Signal Enhancement Active ReDriver chip for signal integrity NVMe Compliance NVMe Express 1.2a and newer OS Compatibility Windows 7/8/8.1/10/11, Linux, UEFI 2.3.1 , VMware ESXi Form Factor Full-height and low-profile brackets included Dimensions Card: 79.3 x 60mm, Cable: 50cm Ideal Applications ✅ Server builds utilizing enterprise U.2/U.3 SSDs ✅ AMD Threadripper / Intel HEDT workstations ✅ Intel Optane 900P/905P/P5800X enthusiast systems ✅ Professional video editing with high-speed storage ✅ Storage controller expansion (RAID, HBA) ✅ High-performance computing clusters ✅ Rack server and tower server builds ✅ Any build requiring thermal optimization Package Contents ✔️ 1x PCIe Gen4 x4 to Oculink adapter card with ReDriver ✔️ 1x 50cm Oculink to U.2/U.3 cable (SFF-8611 to SFF-8639) ✔️ 1x Full-height PCIe bracket (pre-installed) ✔️ 1x Low-profile PCIe bracket ✔️ User manual Compatible Drives U.2 NVMe SSDs Intel Optane: 900P, 905P, P4800X, P4801X Samsung: PM1733, PM1735 Kioxia: CM6 Micron: 9300, 9400 Western Digital: Ultrastar DC SN640, SN840 U.3 NVMe SSDs (operates in NVMe mode) Intel Optane: P5800X, P5801X Samsung: PM9A3, PM1733a Kioxia: CM7, CD7 Micron: 7450, 7400 Western Digital: Ultrastar DC SN650, SN655 All other standard U.2/U.3 NVMe SSDs with SFF-8639 connector ⚠️ NOT COMPATIBLE: M.2 drives or SATA SSDs. This adapter is specifically for U.2/U.3 NVMe drives with SFF-8639 connectors. Who Is This For? This adapter is designed for professionals and enthusiasts who: ✓ Understand the value of signal integrity at Gen4 speeds ✓ Need flexible drive positioning for thermal or physical reasons ✓ Are building server/workstation systems with enterprise SSDs ✓ Want a reliable, long-term solution over the cheapest option ✓ Require professional cable management in complex builds ✓ Work with Intel Optane or high-performance U.3 drives If you’re looking for the absolute cheapest U.2 adapter and don’t care about these benefits, a basic direct-mount adapter may be adequate for your needs. �� Upgrade Your System with Enterprise-Grade Storage Transform your workstation or server with U.2/U.3 NVMe storage that maintains peak performance through superior design and engineering. �� UK Stock – Fast Dispatch ✓ Ships from UK warehouse ✓ Professionally packaged to prevent damage ✓ Technical support available via email ✓ Trusted seller with 99.5% positive feedback