Intel Oculink Cable Kit

Overview

The Intel AXXCBL600CVCR is an OCuLink cable kit designed to connect an NVMe drive directly to the server board inside an Intel R2312 system. This 600 mm cable provides a low-latency, high-speed PCIe connection that eliminates the need for extra adapters, ensuring your storage operates at full performance. Its combination of a straight and a right-angled SFF-8611 connector allows for efficient routing that maintains airflow and reduces connector strain in tight spaces.

Key features

• 600 mm length offers flexible cable routing while preserving signal integrity and airflow within the chassis
• Straight SFF-8611 connector on one end ensures a secure connection to the server board
• Right-angled SFF-8611 connector on the other end fits neatly against the backplane, minimizing space usage and mechanical stress
• Provides a direct NVMe PCIe path that supports full throughput for high-speed storage access
• Ideal for data center technicians and IT professionals performing drive additions, replacements, or maintenance
• Helps keep internal cabling organized, improving cooling efficiency and simplifying system builds or upgrades

Key specs

• Cable length: 600 mm
• Connector types: Straight SFF-8611 and right-angled SFF-8611
• Compatibility: Intel R2312 system SKUs
• Function: Connects server board OCuLink SSD #3 port to HSBP drive 11
• Interface: PCIe NVMe direct link

Connectivity and compatibility

This cable is specifically engineered for Intel R2312 systems, linking the server board’s OCuLink SSD #3 port to the HSBP drive 11 slot. Its design ensures seamless integration without additional adapters, making it a reliable choice for maintaining or upgrading storage in these environments. The connectors conform to the SFF-8611 standard, widely used for high-speed NVMe connections in enterprise servers.

Ideal uses and environments

The cable kit is well suited for data center racks, edge computing deployments, and lab benches where quick drive swaps and clean internal layouts are essential. It supports technicians who need to add fast cache drives, replace failed modules, or reorganize cabling to optimize airflow and cooling. Its length and connector design make it a practical solution for maintaining high-performance storage in space-constrained server chassis.