{"product_id":"slimsas-8x-to-2x-oculink-4x-sff-8654-sff-8611-80cm","title":"DiLinKer SlimSAS 8X to 2*oCulink 4X, SFF-8654 74pin to 2*SFF-8611 36pin Cable 80cm(Broadcom MPN 05-60001-00, CBL-SAST-1154-85)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA PCIe 4.0 fan-out built to the SFF-9402 reference design. The DiLinKer CBL-SAST-1154-85 takes one SlimSAS 8x host connector (SFF-8654, 74-pin) and splits its eight lanes into two OCuLink 4x ports (SFF-8611, 36-pin). It is the reference-replacement cable for Broadcom MPN 05-60001-00, used with tri-mode and NVMe HBAs that feed OCuLink-input drive enclosures and adapters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy this cable\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt to the Broadcom reference design.\u003c\/strong\u003e A functional replacement for MPN 05-60001-00 (CBL-SAST-1154-85) at a lower price.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePCIe 4.0, 16 GT\/s per lane.\u003c\/strong\u003e Two full x4 links, about 7.9 GB\/s per port.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSFF-9402 compliant assembly.\u003c\/strong\u003e The pinout and construction the mainstream NVMe and tri-mode HBAs are validated against.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8 lanes in, 2 × x4 out.\u003c\/strong\u003e Both OCuLink ports run at full four-lane width simultaneously.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e80 cm working length.\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard reach from an HBA slot to mid-chassis devices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHost connector\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eSlimSAS 8x, SFF-8654, 74-pin plug\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDevice connectors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003e2 × OCuLink 4x, SFF-8611, 36-pin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLane configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003e8 host lanes → 2 × 4 device lanes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePCIe generation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003ePCIe 4.0 (16 GT\/s per lane); backward compatible with 3.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eSFF-9402; Broadcom MPN 05-60001-00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003e80 cm \/ 31.5 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eCBL-SAST-1154-85\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eB0B8N9N8HC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003e24 months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorks with\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroadcom 9400 and 9600 series tri-mode\/NVMe HBAs with SlimSAS 8x ports.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrive enclosures, backplanes and U.2 adapters that take OCuLink 4x input.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePCIe 3.0 equipment — links negotiate down automatically.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes not work with\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSAS-only controllers. This cable is for PCIe links; an SAS controller will not detect NVMe devices behind it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrives connected directly. OCuLink is data only — drives need a powered adapter or enclosure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMCIO (SFF-TA-1016) host ports — different connector standard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTypical deployments\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTri-mode HBA to NVMe shelf.\u003c\/strong\u003e One SlimSAS 8x port feeding two OCuLink-input drive groups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference-cable replacement.\u003c\/strong\u003e Swap a lost or damaged 05-60001-00 without requalifying the build.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNVMe expansion on a budget.\u003c\/strong\u003e Reuse existing OCuLink gear from a newer SlimSAS controller.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this a drop-in replacement for Broadcom 05-60001-00?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is built to the same SFF-9402 reference design with the same connectors and length, so it serves the same role in HBA-to-enclosure links. It is not manufactured by Broadcom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I plug U.2 drives into the OCuLink ends?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot directly. OCuLink is data only. Use a U.2 adapter or enclosure that takes OCuLink input and supplies drive power, or our OCuLink to U.2 cable with the integrated power lead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it carry SAS?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SlimSAS connector can, but this assembly is used for PCIe links in NVMe and tri-mode designs. Match the protocol to what your controller and devices speak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBoth ports at full speed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The eight host lanes are physically split 4 + 4 — no bridge chip, no shared uplink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 × SlimSAS 8x to 2 × OCuLink 4x cable, 80 cm (CBL-SAST-1154-85)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBacked by a 24-month warranty. If a link trains at reduced width or does not appear, contact us with your controller and device models and we will help you isolate the cause.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diliving.com\/collections\/slimsassff-8654\"\u003eAll SlimSAS (SFF-8654) cables\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diliving.com\/collections\/oculinksff-8611\"\u003eAll OCuLink (SFF-8611) cables\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diliving.com\/collections\/u-2-nvmesff-8639\"\u003eU.2 NVMe (SFF-8639) cables and adapters\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"DiLinKer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47981345276200,"sku":"B0B8N9N8HC","price":39.07,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0866\/1460\/6120\/files\/222222.jpg?v=1713253017","url":"https:\/\/diliving.com\/products\/slimsas-8x-to-2x-oculink-4x-sff-8654-sff-8611-80cm","provider":"DiLiVing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}