Intel A2U4PSWCXCXK2

Overview

The Intel A2U4PSWCXCXK2 is a 2U OCuLink switch cable kit designed to connect up to four NVMe drives to compatible servers, providing a reliable and efficient solution for high-speed storage expansion. With an 875 mm cable length and a combination of straight and right-angle SFF-8611 connectors, it supports neat cable routing in crowded 2U chassis environments, ensuring optimal airflow and minimal strain on riser card sockets. This kit is tailored for use with Intel Riser 2 and Riser 3 server configurations, making it a practical choice for data centers focused on virtualization, high-performance computing, and hyper-converged infrastructure.

Key features

• Enables connection of up to four NVMe drives through a single OCuLink harness, simplifying storage expansion.
• Compatible with Intel Riser 2 and Riser 3 positions, ensuring seamless integration with supported server hardware.
• 875 mm bundled cable length allows flexible and tidy routing inside 2U chassis, maintaining system airflow.
• Includes one straight and one right-angle SFF-8611 connector to accommodate different cable management needs.
• Specifically designed to link the switch add-in card to HSBP PCIe SSD ports, guaranteeing full PCIe bandwidth delivery.
• Intel-matched connectors and cable quality reduce installation errors and improve long-term reliability compared to generic alternatives.
• Ideal for server storage upgrades, replacements, or new builds requiring high-performance NVMe storage connectivity.

Key specs

• Cable length: 875 mm
• Connector types: one straight and one right-angle SFF-8611
• Supported server riser positions: Riser 2 and Riser 3
• Form factor compatibility: 2U chassis
• Number of NVMe drives supported: up to four

Connectivity and compatibility

This cable kit is engineered to connect the switch add-in card directly to HSBP PCIe SSD ports, ensuring full PCIe bandwidth for demanding workloads. Its compatibility with Intel Riser 2 and Riser 3 configurations makes it a reliable choice for servers that require high-speed NVMe storage expansion without compromising system airflow or cable management.

Installation and setup

The pre-measured 875 mm cable length and combination of straight and right-angle connectors simplify installation within tight 2U chassis spaces. This design helps data center technicians avoid common issues such as obstructed airflow or connector strain, reducing setup time and minimizing the risk of hardware damage during upgrades or new builds.

Ideal uses and environments

This switch cable kit fits well in data centers and enterprise environments where virtualization hosts, high-performance computing nodes, or hyper-converged infrastructure require reliable and high-speed NVMe storage connections. It is a strong choice for IT professionals managing server storage upgrades or building new systems that demand consistent PCIe performance and clean internal cable routing.

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