Startech PCIe to M.2 PCIe 3.0 Dual Adapter

Upgrade your system's performance and speed with this dual PCIe M.2 SSD adapter from StarTech . It allows you to add two high-performance, enterprise-grade PCIe 3.0 M.2 SSDs (NVMe and AHCI) to the 8-lane or higher PCIe slot in your desktop or server.

Increase system performance

The expansion card lets you take full advantage of the fast performance and compact size of internal PCIe M.2 solid-state drives. With PCIe M.2-based drives properly installed, the adapter increases your storage capacity and significantly improves your computer's speed by increasing data transfer rates.

Access two PCIe M.2 SSDs simultaneously

This dual M.2 to PCIe expansion card utilizes a high-speed ASM2824 switch, enabling simultaneous access to two drives. Because the adapter card doesn't rely on a PCIe fork, it can be easily integrated into all systems, both new and older. The M.2 PCI Express adapter also allows you the flexibility to access your PCIe M.2 SSDs individually. Alternatively, you can use RAID software to create a RAID array that adds redundancy or improves system performance.

Broad compatibility with systems

The adapter connects directly to your computer's motherboard, supporting two PCIe M.2 SSDs via an 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.

Compatible with a wide range of PCIe M.2 SSDs

The PCIe M.2 NGFF (M pin) adapter is compatible with PCIe 3.0 NVMe and PCIe-AHCI M.2 SSDs, including the 2242, 2260, and 2280 models, which in turn are compatible with the most common drive sizes: 42, 60, and 80 millimeters in length.

Easy installation

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

Supports with ventilation openings

The brackets with ventilation openings on the PCIe M.2 NGFF SSD adapter card increase airflow, in order to have more heat dissipation.

Characteristics:

• Boost system performance and speed by adding two PCIe M.2 SSDs to your computer or server, in the x8 slot or higher.
• The adapter's high-speed switch allows simultaneous access to two M.2 SSD drives.
• Compatible with PCIe M.2 SSD drives (NVMe and AHCI) in lengths of 42, 60 and 80 millimeters.

Specs:

• Ports and Interfaces
  • Host interface: PCIe
  • Output interface: M.2
  • Expansion card standard: PCI 3.0
  • Number of M.2 slots (M): 2
  • SATA connector insertion cycles: 60

• Design
  • Internal: Yes
  • Product color: Red
  • Mean time between failures: 3336103 h
  • Hot-swap: Yes
  • Certifications: CE, FCC, TAA, REACH

• Characteristics
  • Integrated circuit: ASMedia - ASM2824
  • Data transfer rate (max): 8 Gbit/s
  • Plug and Play: Yes

• Environmental conditions
  • Operating temperature range: 0 - 70°C
  • Storage temperature range: -25 - 70 °C
  • Relative humidity range for operation: 15 - 90%

• System requirements
  • Storage unit height: 22 mm

• Technical details
  • Sustainability certifications: RoHS

• Weight and dimensions
  • Width: 16 mm
  • Depth: 159 mm
  • Height: 69 mm
  • Weight: 88 g

• Packaging
  • Quantity: 1
  • Mounting brackets included: Yes
  • Screws included: Yes
  • User manual: Yes
  • Package width: 157 mm
  • Package depth: 217 mm
  • Package height: 40 mm
  • Package weight: 157 g