StarTech I-O Card PEX8M2E2 x8 Dual M.2 PCIe SSD Adapter Card

Description

•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.

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.
HARDWARE
Bus Type
PCI Express
Chipset ID
ASMedia – ASM2824
Compatible Drive Types
M.2 (PCIe, AHCI, M-Key, NGFF)
M.2 (PCIe, AHCI, 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
RAID
No
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)

SOFTWARE
OS Compatibility
OS independent No software or drivers required
ENVIRONMENTAL