Tekram USA TK-2U11 (2 Bay U.2 NVMe SSD Backplane Cage with SFF-8611/OCulink Connector) with cables

Tekram USA U.2 NVMe Cages:

The Tekram USA series of U.2 NVMe Back Plane cages are built for optimized performance. Scalable from dual to quad drive bays, the Tekram USA Back Plane cages are optimized for fast and stable data transmission. Compatible with either PCIe 3.0 or PCIe 4.0, the cages are designed to match the limits of any U.2 NVMe drives.

The TK-2U11 is a half 5.25" bay for 2 x 2.5" NVMe U.2/U.3 solutions. The cage comes with a 15 pin power connector and 2 x Oculink (SFF-8611) connectors on the rear face. Fast air-ventilation is provided with an industrial out flow fan. Tested with Areca Controllers, these backplane cages are also compatible with Broadcom HBA/RAID controllers as well.

What is OCuLink (SFF-8612)?

OCulink, also stylized as OCuLink, is a high-speed, high-density connector interface developed by the OCuLink Workgroup, which is a consortium of companies including Intel, Amphenol, Molex, and TE Connectivity. The designations SFF-8611 are for the cable and SFF-8612 is for the receptacle.The OCulink connector is designed primarily for use in data centers, server systems, and high-performance computing environments. The connector supports high data transfer rates, typically in the range of PCIe Gen 3 and Gen 4 speeds, allowing for fast and efficient data communication. One of the key advantages of OCulink is its compact form factor, making it suitable for high-density storage solutions where space is limited. It comes in different configurations, including 4-lane (x4), 8-lane (x8), and 16-lane (x16) versions, depending on the application and performance requirements.

Features:

• Compatible with PCIe 3.0/4.0
• Support U.2 GEN3 32Gbps and GEN4 64Gbps performance
• EMI and Vibration insulated
• Assembled from high strength Aluminum and Steel
• Integrated heat dissipation by design
• Metal secuirty keylock and with key
• Compatible with Areca Controllers
• LED indicators built in