StarTech PCI Express x4 to M.2 Solid State Drive Adapter

Get ultra-fast data access by adding a PCIe M.2 SSD to your existing computer. This adapter lets you add a high-speed, 4-lane M.2 SSD (PCIe-based), such as a Samsung 950 Pro or Samsung SM 951, to a PC with an available x4 PCI Express expansion slot. You can mount the PCIe M.2 drive directly onto the adapter, giving you an easy and convenient way to improve your system performance and expand overall internal storage.

Boost your system speed and performance

• The expansion card lets you take full advantage of the fast performance and compact size of PCIe M.2 internal solid-state drives. The adapter connects directly to your computer motherboard to support an M.2 PCIe-based SSD (NVMe or AHCI) through ultra-fast x4 PCIe. The adapter is compatible with PCIe 3.0 motherboards and is also backward compatible with PCIe 2.0 and PCIe 1.0. With the M.2 PCIe based drive in place, the adapter gives your computer a significant speed boost.

Supports PCIe M.2 SSDs

• The adapter supports PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe (M Key) and PCIe-AHCI M.2 SSDs including 2242, 2260, 2280, and 22110 drives. The expansion slot adapter supports the most common drive sizes including 110 mm, 80 mm, 60 mm and 42 mm.

Easy to install

• The expansion card is equipped with a full-profile bracket and includes a half-height/low-profile bracket, for installation in small form-factor computers.

Connector(s):

• Drive Connectors: 1 - M.2 (PCIe, M-Key, AHCI/NVMe, NGFF)
• Host Connectors: 1 - PCI Express x4 Male

Environmental:

• Operating Temperature: 5°C to 50°C (41°F to 122°F)
• Storage Temperature: -25°C to 70°C (-13°F to 158°F)
• Humidity: 15% ~ 90% RH

Hardware:

• Supported Drive Height(s): 2242, 2260, 2280, 22110
• Interface: PCI Express x4
• Bus Type: PCI Express
• Number of Drives: 1
• Drive Size: 22m - M.2 NGFF
• Compatible Drive Types: M.2 (PCIe, AHCI, M-Key, NGFF), M.2 (PCIe, NVMe, M-Key, NGFF)
• Drive Installation: Fixed

Indicators:

• LED Indicators: 1 - Pin header on board for drive LED connection

Performance:

• Type and Rate: PCI Express 3.0 (8 Gbps)
• Hardware Raid Supported: No
• Hot Swap Capability: No

Physical Characteristics:

• Weight of Product: 47 g
• Color: Red
• Material: Steel
• Max Drive Height: 110 mm
• Product Length: 13.5 cm
• Product Width: 8.0 cm
• Product Height: 0.4 cm

Power:

• Input Voltage: 12V DC
• Output Voltage: 12V DC

• OS Compatibility: OS independent; No software or drivers required
• Note: NVMe SSDs require drivers provided by the manufacture of the drive or may be natively provided by the OS (Windows 8 and later - Mac OS 10.10.3 and later). Earlier OS versions do not have native NVMe support.

• 1x x4 PCI Express to M.2 PCIe SSD Adapter
• 1x low-profile bracket
• 1x full-profile bracket (pre-installed)
• 1x SSD standoff and installation screw
• 1x quick start guide