StarTech PCI Express x8 to 2x M.2 Solid State Drive Adapter Card

Upgrade your system speed and performance with this Dual M.2 PCIe SSD Adapter. It lets you add two high performance, enterprise-class PCIe 3.0 M.2 SSDs (NVMe and AHCI) into the PCIe 8-lane or larger slot of your desktop workstation or server.

_Boost System Performance</>

• The expansion card lets you take full advantage of the fast performance and compact size of PCIe M.2 internal solid-state drives. With the M.2 PCIe based?drives in place, the adapter?increases your storage capacity and gives your computer a significant speed boost, enhancing data transfer rates.

_Access two M.2 PCIe SSDs simultaneously</>

• The dual M.2 to PCIe expansion card employs a high-speed ASM2824 switch, allowing you to access two drives at the same time. Since the adapter card does not rely on PCIe bifurcation, it can easily be integrated into all systems, new and legacy. The M.2 PCI express adapter also gives you the flexibility to access your M.2 PCIe SSDs individually. Or, you can utilize software RAID to build a RAID array to add redundancy or enhance system performance.

_Wide System Compatibility</>

• The adapter?connects directly to your computer motherboard to support two PCIe M.2 SSDs through a x8 PCIe expansion slot. The adapter?is compatible with PCIe 3.0 motherboards and is backward compatible with PCIe 2.0 and PCIe 1.0.

_Supports a Wide Range of PCIe M.2 SSDs</>

• The PCIe M.2 NGFF (M Key) adapter supports PCIe 3.0 NVMe and PCIe-AHCI M.2 SSDs including 2242, 2260, and 2280 drives, supporting the most common drive sizes: 42, 60, and 80 mm lengths.

_Easy to Install</>

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

_Vented Brackets</>

• Vented brackets on the PCIe M.2 NGFF SSD adapter card increases air flow to assist in heat dissipation.

Hardware:

• Bus Type: PCI Express
• Chipset ID: ASMedia - ASM2824
• Compatible Drive Types: M.2 (PCIe, AHCI, M-Key, NGFF), M.2 (PCIe, NVMe, M-Key, NGFF)
• Drive Installation: Fixed
• Drive Size: 22m - M.2 NGFF
• Interface: PCI Express x8
• Number of Drives: 2
• Supported Drive Height(s): 2242, 2260, 2280

Performance:

• Hot Swap Capability: No
• Insertion Rating: 60 cycles
• MTBF: 3336103 hours
• Type and Rate: PCI Express 3.0 (8 Gbps)

Connector(s):

• Drive Connectors: 2 - M.2 (PCIe, M-Key, AHCI/NVMe, NGFF)
• Host Connectors: 1 - PCI Express x8 Male
• Other Interface(s): 2 - IDC (2 pin, Motherboard Header)

Physical Characteristics:

• Color: Red
• Product Length: 15.9 cm

• OS Compatibility: OS independent; No software or drivers required

• 1x x8 PCI Express to Dual M.2 PCIe SSD Adapter
• 1x Low-Profile Bracket
• 1x Full-Profile Bracket (Pre-installed)
• 2x SSD Standoff and Installation Screws
• 1x Quick-Start Guide