PCIe Gen4 to U.2 U.3 NVMe Adapter with ReDriver & 50cm Cable: Unleash Full SSD Speed
Premium cable-based U.2/U.3 NVMe adapter with integrated ReDriver. Ensures full PCIe Gen4 speeds over 50cm cable length. Superior thermal management, installation flexibility, and enterprise reliability. Perfect for Intel Optane, server builds, Threadripper workstations, and professional storage systems. Includes full & low-profile brackets.
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£45.00
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
Additional information
| Weight | 1000 g |
|---|---|
| Cable Length | 50cm |
