PCI Express 3.0 M.2 SSD Adapter Card | For PCIe NVMe and PCIe AHCI M.2 SSDs

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.  

The TAA compliant PEX8M2E2 is backed by a StarTech. com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.  

The StarTech. com Advantage

- HIGH PERFORMANCE: Install 2 PCIe 3.0 M.2 SSDs (NVMe or AHCI) into your workstation or server for read/write speeds up to 3GB/s and 2.8GB/s for single-drives or 2.4GB/s and 1.42GB/s (per drive) for 2
- WIDE COMPATIBILITY: Dual M.2 PCIe SSD adapter card was extensively tested to ensure compatibility w/ Samsung 970 evo, 950 Pro, SM951, & other 2242, 2260, 2280mm PCIe M-Key M.2 NGFF SSDs (NVMe or AHCI)
- BACKWARD COMPATIBILITY: Compatible w/ PCIe 1.0 & 2.0 and x8 or x16 slots, PCIe bifurcation is not required. Works with all workstation and server OS's such as Windows, Linux, and macOS incl. legacy.

Specification

Product
Product id	669057
Brand	StarTech.com
Partnr	PEX8M2E2
EAN/UPC code	065030886390
Warranty (months)	2 Years
Technical details
Chipset	ASMedia - ASM2824
Sustainability certificates	RoHS
Ports & interfaces
Host interface	PCIe
Output interface	M.2
Expansion card standard	PCI 3.0
Number of M.2 (M) slots	2
SATA connector insertion cycles	60
Design
Internal	Y
Product colour	Red
Hot-swap	Y
Mean time between failures (MTBF)	3336103 uur
Certification	CE, FCC, TAA, REACH
Features
Data transfer rate (max)	8 Gbit/s
Plug and Play	Y
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 70 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-25 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	15 - 90 procent
Packaging data
Quantity	1
Screws included	Y
Mounting brackets included	Y
User guide	Y
Package width	157 mm
Package depth	217 mm
Package height	40 mm
Package weight	157 g
System requirements
Supported storage drive heights	22 mm
Weight & dimensions
Width	16 mm
Depth	159 mm
Height	69 mm
Weight	88 g
Logistics data
Master (outer) case width	340 mm
Master (outer) case length	460 mm
Master (outer) case height	495 mm
Quantity per master (outer) case	40 stuk(s)