Intel Cable Kit OCuLink 1U 4 Port Retimer

Overview

The Intel A1U4PRTCXCXK is a specialized cable kit designed to connect up to four NVMe drives within a 1U Intel server chassis. It includes a 945 mm OCuLink cable equipped with four SFF-8611 connectors on each end, enabling a direct and clean connection between the AXXP3RTX16040 4 Port PCIe SSD Retimer card and SSD ports 4 through 7 on an R1208 chassis. This cable kit is tailored to fit the compact space inside a 1U enclosure, aligning perfectly with cable routes for both Riser 1 and Riser 2 configurations, simplifying installation and maintenance tasks.

Key features

• 945 mm OCuLink cable designed for neat and efficient routing inside 1U server enclosures
• Four SFF-8611 connectors on each end provide direct NVMe drive connections without additional adapters
• Supports up to four NVMe drives, expanding storage capacity in Intel 1U servers
• Compatible with cable routing through either Riser 1 or Riser 2, offering installation flexibility
• Optimized to work seamlessly with the AXXP3RTX16040 4 Port PCIe SSD Retimer card for reliable signal integrity
• Helps maintain clear airflow and reduces cable clutter, which is critical in dense server environments

Key specs

• Cable length: 945 mm
• Connector type: SFF-8611 on both ends
• Number of ports: 4 per cable end
• Compatible chassis: Intel R1208
• Supported SSD ports: 4 through 7

Connectivity and compatibility

This cable kit is specifically designed to connect the AXXP3RTX16040 4 Port PCIe SSD Retimer card to NVMe SSDs within Intel 1U servers. Its four SFF-8611 connectors ensure direct PCIe links to SSD ports 4 to 7 on the R1208 chassis, supporting high-speed data transfer and maintaining signal quality. The cable layout fits both Riser 1 and Riser 2 configurations, making it adaptable to different server setups without requiring additional adapters or extenders.

Ideal uses and environments

The Intel A1U4PRTCXCXK cable kit is well suited for data center operators, system builders, and IT professionals who manage Intel rack servers and need to expand or maintain NVMe storage capacity efficiently. Its design supports clean cable management and optimal airflow in tight 1U server spaces, which is essential for maintaining system cooling and performance. This kit is a practical choice for environments where reliable, high-speed PCIe storage connections are critical and downtime must be minimized during upgrades or maintenance.