PEX8M2E2 | Startech Dual M.2 PCIe SSD Adapter Card - x8 / x16 Dual NVMe

Ports & interfaces
Internal	Yes
Host interface	PCIe
Output interface	M.2
Number of M.2 (M) slots	2
SATA connector insertion cycles	60
Expansion card standard	PCI 3.0
Performance
Hot-swap	Yes
Plug and Play	Yes
Chipset	ASMedia - ASM2824
Data transfer rate (max)	8 Gbit/s
Product colour	Red
Supported storage drive heights	22 mm
SATA connector insertion cycles	60
Harmonized System (HS) code	84733020
Design
Supported storage drive heights	22 mm
Mean time between failures (MTBF)	3336103 h
Hot-swap	Yes
Internal	Yes
Product colour	Red
Certification	CE, FCC, TAA, REACH
Features
Plug and Play	Yes
Chipset	ASMedia - ASM2824
Data transfer rate (max)	8 Gbit/s
Harmonized System (HS) code	84733020
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 70  Â°C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-25 - 70  Â°C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	15 - 90%
Technical details
Harmonized System (HS) code	84733020
Sustainability certificates	RoHS
System requirements
Supported storage drive heights	22 mm
Weight & dimensions
Width	16 mm
Depth	159 mm
Height	69 mm
Weight	88 g
Package width	157 mm
Package depth	217 mm
Package height	40 mm
Package weight	157 g
Packaging data
Mounting brackets included	Yes
User guide	Yes
Package width	157 mm
Package depth	217 mm
Package height	40 mm
Package weight	157 g
Quantity	1
Screws included	Yes
Logistics data
Products per master (outer) case	40 pc(s)
Master (outer) case width	340 mm
Master (outer) case length	460 mm
Master (outer) case height	495 mm
Packaging content
Mounting brackets included	Yes
User guide	Yes
Quantity	1
Screws included	Yes
Other features
Chipset	ASMedia - ASM2824

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

Boost System Performance Â 

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. Â 

Access two M.2 PCIe SSDs simultaneously Â 

The dual M.2 to PCIe expansion card employs a high-speed ASM2824 Â switch, allowing you to access two drives at the same time. Â Since the adapter card Â does not rely on Â PCIe bifurcation, it can easily be integrated into all systems, new and legacy. Â  Â  Â  Â 

The M.2 PCI express adapter also gives you the flexibility to access your Â M.2 PCIe SSDs individually. Or, you can utilize software RAID to build a RAID array to add redundancy or enhance system performance. Â 

Wide System Compatibility Â  Â 

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

Supports a Wide Range of PCIe M.2 SSDs Â 

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

Easy to Install Â 

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. Â 

Vented Brackets Â 

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

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

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.