​​​​Gen4 ​4-Bay Modules

The M-Series 4-Bay Modules provide a simple, flexible way to test U.2, U.3, or EDSFF 1U Short SSDs within an OakGate expandable desktop appliance or 3U rackmount appliance. The module resides in the front compartment of the appliance and allows testing of up to four SSDs. The OakGate SVF Pro, supplied with the appliance, can exercise each SSD individually, as well as provide built-in power cycling and power measurement capabilities.

4-Bay Modules

To maintain the OakGate hardware warranty, some restrictions apply, as defined in the OakGate Product Warranty Notice.

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  • U.2 Modules (PCIe Gen4)

    4-Bay U.2 Plug-In Modules for PCIe Gen4

    (OGT-MU401x-G4, OGT-MU402x-G4, OGT-MU403x-G4)*

    4-Bay U.2 Plug-in Module for PCIe Gen4

    When installed in an OakGate expandable desktop appliance or 3U rackmount appliance, the M-Series 4-Bay U.2 Plug-In Module for PCIe Gen4 provides a simple, flexible way to test and debug up to four mixed-protocol solid state drives (SSDs) that use a U.2 (SFF-8639) connector. One module can be installed in the front compartment of an expandable desktop, and up to two in the front left and right compartments of the 3U rackmount appliance.

    The OakGate Enduro controller application and Storage Validation Framework Pro (SVF Pro) software, supplied with the appliance, can exercise each SSD individually, as well as provide built-in power cycling and power measurement capabilities.

    Other features include the ability to easily access and replace the SSDs; LED indicators for power, activity, CPU heartbeat, and dual-port PCIe; and easy access to the SSD diagnostic port.

      M-Series 4-Bay U.2 Plug-In Modules for PCIe Gen4 Product Brochure

    * x = E (in expandable desktop appliance), L (in left compartment of 3U rackmount appliance), or R (in right compartment of 3U rackmount appliance)


    U.2 Module Types

    4-Bay Single-Port NVMe U.2 Plug-In Module for PCIe Gen4
    (OGT-MU401E-G4, OGT-MU401L-G4, OGT-MU401R-G4)
    4-Bay Single-Port NVMe U.2 Plug-In Module  

    Accommodates up to four single-port NVMe U.2 SSDs

    Includes:

    • Four drive carriers
    • Internal host interface board (HIB) for NVMe SSD communication with the appliance
    • SFF-8643 (4 connectors) to SFF-8643 (8 connectors) cable for host-to-module NVMe connections
    • One-year hardware/software support
    4-Bay Dual-Port NVMe U.2 Plug-In Module for PCIe Gen4
    (OGT-MU402E-G4, OGT-MU402L-G4, OGT-MU402R-G4)
    4-Bay Dual-Port NVMe U.2 Plug-In Module  

    Accommodates up to four single/dual-port NVMe U.2 SSDs

    Includes:

    • Four drive carriers
    • Internal HIB (for NVMe SSD communication with the appliance)
    • SFF-8643 (4 connectors) to SFF-8643 (8 connectors) cable for host-to-module NVMe connections
    • SFF-8643 (4 connectors) to staggered SFF-8643 (4 connectors) cable for host-to-module dual-port NVMe connections
    • One-year hardware/software support
    4-Bay Multi-Protocol U.2 Plug-In Module for PCIe Gen4
    (OGT-MU403E-G4, OGT-MU403L-G4, OGT-MU403R-G4)
    4-Bay Multi-Protocol U.2 Plug-In Module  

    Accommodates up to four single/dual-port NVMe, 12G SAS, and 6G SATA U.2 SSDs

    Includes:

    • Four drive carriers
    • Internal HIB (for NVMe SSD communication with the appliance)
    • SFF-8643 (4 connectors) to SFF-8643 (8 connectors) cable for host-to-module NVMe connections
    • SFF-8643 (4 connectors) to staggered SFF-8643 (4 connectors) cable for host-to-module dual-port NVMe connections
    • SAS/SATA host card (for SAS/SATA SSD communication with the appliance)
    • Two SFF-8643 connector to SFF-8643 connector cables for host-to-module SAS/SATA connections
    • One-year hardware/software support

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    U.2 Module Configurations

    The 4-Bay U.2 Plug-In Module can be configured in numerous ways depending on your requirements for the DUT type (protocol and single-port/dual-port), number of DUTs to test, and appliance type. The following tables show the available module configurations with the expandable desktop and 3U rackmount appliances.

    Module in Expandable Desktop Appliance Configurations
    One Module in Expandable Desktop Appliance
    DUT TYPE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF DUTs MODULE
    NVMe Single-Port U.2 SSDs 4 4-Bay Single-Port NVMe U.2 Plug-In Module
    NVMe Single/Dual-Port U.2 SSDs 4 4-Bay Dual-Port NVMe U.2 Plug-In Module
    NVMe/SAS/SATA U.2 SSDs 4 4-Bay Multi-Protocol NVMe U.2 Plug-In Module


    Module(s) in 3U Rackmount Appliance Configurations
    Two Modules in 3U Rackmount Appliance
    DUT TYPE MAX NUMBER OF DUTs in MODULE(s) MODULE TYPE # of MODULES
    NVMe Single-Port U.2 SSDs 4 4-Bay Single-Port NVMe U.2 Plug-In Module 1
    8 2
    NVMe Single/Dual-Port U.2 SSDs 4 4-Bay Dual-Port NVMe U.2 Plug-In Module 1
    8 2
    NVMe/SAS/SATA U.2 SSDs 4 4-Bay Multi-Protocol NVMe U.2 Plug-In Module 1
    8 2

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    U.2 Module Ordering Information

    The following table lists the available U.2 modules for PCIe Gen4, as well as their compatible appliances and add-ons.

    M-SERIES 4-BAY U.2 PLUG-IN MODULES for PCIE GEN4
    PCIe Gen4 4-Bay Single-Port NVMe U.2 Module for installation in Expandable Desktop Appliance

    		 OGT-MU401E-G4 get_quote.png
    PCIe Gen4 4-Bay Dual-Port NVMe U.2 Module for installation in Expandable Desktop Appliance OGT-MU402E-G4 get_quote.png
    PCIe Gen4 4-Bay Multi-Protocol U.2 Module for installation in Expandable Desktop Appliance OGT-MU403E-G4
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    PCIe Gen4 4-Bay Single-Port NVMe U.2 Module for installation in Left Compartment of 3U Rackmount Appliance OGT-MU401L-G4 get_quote.png
    PCIe Gen4 4-Bay Dual-Port NVMe U.2 Module for installation in Left Compartment of 3U Rackmount Appliance OGT-MU402L-G4 get_quote.png
    PCIe Gen4 4-Bay Multi-Protocol U.2 Module for installation in Left Compartment of 3U Rackmount Appliance OGT-MU403L-G4 get_quote.png
    PCIe Gen4 4-Bay Single-Port NVMe U.2 Module for installation in Right Compartment of 3U Rackmount Appliance OGT-MU401R-G4 get_quote.png
    PCIe Gen4 4-Bay Dual-Port NVMe U.2 Module for installation in Right Compartment of 3U Rackmount Appliance OGT-MU402R-G4 get_quote.png
    PCIe Gen4 4-Bay Multi-Protocol U.2 Module for installation in Right Compartment of 3U Rackmount Appliance OGT-MU403R-G4 get_quote.png
    COMPATIBLE D-SERIES and R-SERIES APPLIANCES for PCIE GEN4
    Expandable Desktop Appliance for PCIe Gen4 OGT-DE200-G4 get_quote.png
    3U Rackmount Appliance for PCIe Gen4 OGT-R300-G4 get_quote.png
    COMPATIBLE A-SERIES ADD-ONS
    PCIe Power Interposer Card for OakGate Appliances OGT-AP100
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  • U.3 Modules (PCIe Gen4)

    4-Bay U.3 Plug-In Modules for PCIe Gen4

    (OGT-MU3-401x-G4, OGT-MU3-402x-G4)

    4-Bay U.3 Plug-in Module for PCIe Gen4

    When installed in an OakGate expandable desktop or 3U rackmount appliance, the M-Series 4-Bay U.3 Plug-In Module for PCIe Gen4 provides a simple, flexible way to test and debug up to four NVMe solid state drives (SSDs) that use a U.3 (SFF-TA-1001) connector. One module can be installed in the front compartment of an expandable desktop, and up to two in the front left and right compartments of the 3U rackmount appliance.

    The OakGate Enduro controller application and Storage Validation Framework Pro (SVF Pro) software, supplied with the appliance, can exercise each SSD individually, as well as provide built-in power cycling and power measurement capabilities.

      M-Series 4-Bay U.3 Plug-In Modules for PCIe Gen4 Product Brochure

    * x = E (in expandable desktop appliance), L (in left compartment of 3U rackmount appliance), or R (in right compartment of 3U rackmount appliance)


    U.3 Module Features

    • PCI Express® 4.0 (PCIe Gen4) compatible
    • Supported protocols include: NVMe, NVMe-MI (standard and basic)
    • Contains four bays (slots), each with a U.3 (SFF-TA-1001) connector
    • Tests up to four EDSFF 1U short single-port and/or dual-port NVMe SSDs, depending on the module type
    • Ability to run unique tests on each device, individually and concurrently

    • Individual power cycling and power measurement under software control:
      • Configurable to support 3.3V, 5V, and 12V
      • Ability to turn power on/off to each port/device
      • Ability to measure voltage, current, and power for each port/device (at a sample rate of approximately one read/second)
    • LED indicators:
      • Power (green) and activity (amber) on front of module for each slot
      • CPU heartbeat and dual-port PCIe on the backside of module


    U.3 Module Types

    Module in Expandable Desktop Appliance for PCIe Gen4
    Module in Expandable Desktop Appliance
    MODULE in EXPANDABLE DESKTOP APPLIANCE MODEL NUMBER
    PCIe Gen4 4-Bay Single-Port NVMe U.3 Module for installation in Expandable Desktop Appliance OGT-MU3-401E-G4 get_quote.png
    PCIe Gen4 4-Bay Dual-Port NVMe U.3 Module for installation in Expandable Desktop Appliance OGT-MU3-402E-G4 get_quote.png


    Module in Left Compartment of 3U Rackmount Appliance for PCIe Gen4
    Module in Left Compartment of 3U Rackmount Appliance
    MODULE in LEFT COMPARTMENT of 3U RACKMOUNT APPLIANCE PART NUMBER
    PCIe Gen4 4-Bay Single-Port NVMe U.3 Module for installation in Left Compartment of 3U Rackmount Appliance OGT-MU3-401L-G4 get_quote.png
    PCIe Gen4 4-Bay Dual-Port NVMe U.3 Module for installation in Left Compartment of 3U Rackmount Appliance OGT-MU3-402L-G4 get_quote.png


    Module in Right Compartment of 3U Rackmount Appliance for PCIe Gen4
    Module in Right Compartment of 3U Rackmount Appliance
    MODULE in RIGHT COMPARTMENT of 3U RACKMOUNT APPLIANCE PART NUMBER
    PCIe Gen4 4-Bay Single-Port NVMe U.3 Module for installation in Right Compartment of 3U Rackmount Appliance OGT-MU3-401R-G4 get_quote.png
    PCIe Gen4 4-Bay Dual-Port NVMe U.3 Module for installation in Right Compartment of 3U Rackmount Appliance OGT-MU3-402R-G4 get_quote.png

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  • EDSFF 1U Short Modules (PCIe Gen4)
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