StarTech.com PEX8M2E2 interface cards/adapter Internal M.2

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PEX8M2E2
$168.50
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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 - RAID - Mac & PC (PEX8M2E2)
  • 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_x000D_
  • 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)_x000D_
  • 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._x000D_
  • RAID FUNCTIONALITY: M.2 PCI Express adapter lets you use SSDs individually or in a storage pool using OS or 3rd party RAID software (RAID 0, 1, SPAN, JBOD) for tiered/hybrid storage_x000D_
  • VENTED DUAL-PROFILE BRACKETS: Pre-installed full profile bracket with low-profile (half-height) bracket in box & vented design for better cooling, avoiding drive throttling and improving reliability._x000D_
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SKU PEX8M2E2
EAN 0065030886390
Manufacturer StarTech.com
Availability In Stock
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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 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
Ports & interfaces
InternalYes
Output interfaceM.2
Host interfacePCIe
Number of M.2 (M) slots2
SATA connector insertion cycles60
Expansion card standardPCI 3.0
Technical details
Plug and PlayYes
ChipsetASMedia - ASM2824
Data transfer rate (max)8 Gbit/s
Compliance certificatesRoHS
Performance
Hot-swapYes
Plug and PlayYes
ChipsetASMedia - ASM2824
Data transfer rate (max)8 Gbit/s
Product colourRed
Supported storage drive heights22 mm
SATA connector insertion cycles60
Harmonized System (HS) code84733020
Design
Supported storage drive heights22 mm
Mean time between failures (MTBF)3336103 h
Hot-swapYes
InternalYes
Product colourRed
CertificationCE, FCC, TAA, REACH
Certificates
CertificationCE, FCC, TAA, REACH
Colour
Product colourRed
Features
Plug and PlayYes
ChipsetASMedia - ASM2824
Data transfer rate (max)8 Gbit/s
Harmonized System (HS) code84733020
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 70 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-25 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)15 - 90%
System requirements
Supported storage drive heights22 mm
Weight & dimensions
Width0.63" (16 mm)
Depth6.26" (159 mm)
Height2.72" (69 mm)
Weight3.1 oz (88 g)
Package width6.18" (157 mm)
Package depth8.54" (217 mm)
Package height1.57" (40 mm)
Package weight5.54 oz (157 g)
Packaging data
Mounting brackets includedYes
Package width6.18" (157 mm)
Package depth8.54" (217 mm)
Package height1.57" (40 mm)
Package weight5.54 oz (157 g)
User guideYes
Quantity1
Screws includedYes
Logistics data
Products per master (outer) case40 pc(s)
Master (outer) case width13.4" (340 mm)
Master (outer) case length18.1" (460 mm)
Master (outer) case height19.5" (495 mm)
Harmonized System (HS) code84733020
Packaging content
Mounting brackets includedYes
User guideYes
Quantity1
Screws includedYes
Other features
ChipsetASMedia - ASM2824

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