Anvil Embedded System
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OCuLink (SFF-8611) External PCIe x4 Connector
The Forge supports one OCuLink connector for use as an external general purpose x4 PCIe Gen 4
connection to access external peripherals.
Connectors
External OCuLink PCIe Expansion
Part Number: 171982-0142
Manufacturer: Molex
SFF-8611 mating cable end to various other
end connector types
As per PCIe OCuLink Specification v1.1.
Supports up to x4 PCIe Gen 4
OCuLink (Root Port Mode) is used for expanding the PCIe bus allow for connection to
external device peripherals.
OCuLink device examples:
SFF-8611 to U.2 high speed PCIe/high density SSD Drive adapter cable and SSD drive
SFF-8611 to SFF-8643 adapter cable with a PCIe edge card extention.