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StarTech.com Dual M.2 PCIe SSD Adapter Card - x8 / x16 Dual NVMe or AHCI M.2 SSD to PCI Express 3.0 - M.2 NGFF PCIe (M-Key) Compatible - Supports 2242, 2260, 2280 - JBOD - Mac & PC



Mfr Part Number: PEX8M2E2
Manufacturer: StarTech.com
Model: Dual M.2 PCIe SSD Adapter Card - x8 / x16 Dual NVM
EAN: 0065030886390

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Availability: 7 In Stock
Condition: New


Product Description

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.

Warranty: 2 Years

Manufacturers Product Link: https://www.startech.com/product/PEX8M2E2

Product Features

  • RoHS stands for Restriction of Hazardous Substances. RoHS, also known as Directive 2002/95/EC, originated in the European Union and restricts the use of specific hazardous materials found in electrical and electronic products (known as EEE). All applicable products in the EU market after July 1, 2006 must pass RoHS compliance. The substances banned under RoHS are lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd), hexavalent chromium (CrVI), polybrominated biphenyls (PBB), polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE), and four different phthalates (DEHP, BBP, BBP, DIBP).


Technical Specification

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 Yes
Product colour Red
Hot-swap Yes
Mean time between failures (MTBF) 3336103 h
Certification CE, FCC, TAA, REACH

Features

Chipset ASMedia - ASM2824
Data transfer rate (max) 8 Gbit/s
Plug and Play Yes

Operational conditions

Operating temperature (T-T) 0 - 70 °C
Storage temperature (T-T) -25 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H) 15 - 90%

Technical details

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

Packaging data

Quantity 1
Mounting brackets included Yes
Screws included Yes
User guide Yes
Package width 157 mm
Package depth 217 mm
Package height 40 mm
Package weight 157 g

Logistics data

Harmonized System (HS) code 84733020
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