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.

Hardware:
• Bus Type: PCI Express
• 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 x4
• Number of Drives: 1
• Supported Drive Height(s): 2242, 2260, 2280, 22110

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

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

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

Physical Characteristics:
• Color: Red
• Max Drive Height: 110 mm
• Product Height: 18.4 cm
• Product Length: 17.9 cm
• Product Width: 12.1 cm
• Weight of Product: 47 g

• OS Compatibility: OS independent; No software or drivers required
• Note: An operating system that natively supports PCIe SSDs (NVMe), such as: - Windows 8 and later - Mac OS 10.10.3 and later

• 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