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
Product 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 |
| Mean time between failures (MTBF) | 3336103 |
| Hot-swap | Yes |
| Certification | CE, FCC, TAA, REACH |
| Features | |
| Chipset | ASMedia - ASM2824 |
| Data transfer rate (max) | 8 |
| Plug and Play | Yes |
| Operational conditions | |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 70 |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -25 - 70 |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 15 - 90 |
| System requirements | |
| Supported storage drive heights | 22 |
| Technical details | |
| Sustainability certificates | RoHS |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Width | 16 |
| Depth | 159 |
| Height | 69 |
| Weight | 88 |
| Packaging data | |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Mounting brackets included | Yes |
| Screws included | Yes |
| User guide | Yes |
| Package width | 157 |
| Package depth | 217 |
| Package height | 40 |
| Package weight | 157 |
| Logistics data | |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 84733020 |
| Products per master (outer) case | 40 |
| Master (outer) case width | 340 |
| Master (outer) case length | 460 |
| Master (outer) case height | 495 |
Delivery Options
Economy Delivery (UK)
Business Express
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.
| 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 |
| Mean time between failures (MTBF) | 3336103 |
| Hot-swap | Yes |
| Certification | CE, FCC, TAA, REACH |
| Features | |
| Chipset | ASMedia - ASM2824 |
| Data transfer rate (max) | 8 |
| Plug and Play | Yes |
| Operational conditions | |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 70 |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -25 - 70 |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 15 - 90 |
| System requirements | |
| Supported storage drive heights | 22 |
| Technical details | |
| Sustainability certificates | RoHS |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Width | 16 |
| Depth | 159 |
| Height | 69 |
| Weight | 88 |
| Packaging data | |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Mounting brackets included | Yes |
| Screws included | Yes |
| User guide | Yes |
| Package width | 157 |
| Package depth | 217 |
| Package height | 40 |
| Package weight | 157 |
| Logistics data | |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 84733020 |
| Products per master (outer) case | 40 |
| Master (outer) case width | 340 |
| Master (outer) case length | 460 |
| Master (outer) case height | 495 |
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reason you are not happy with the item purchased, you can return it to us
within 14 days of receipt for a refund. This applies to items purchased
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What is your returns criteria?
14 days from date of receipt, or expected date of receipt on non-tracked
items.
How do I go about returning my order?
Please contact us
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Does my item have to include its original packaging?
Yes, to qualify for our 14 day money-back guarantee. For faulty items, we
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Who pays for return postage?
If your item is faulty, damaged, or not as described, we cover reasonable
return postage, or provide a freepost label where available. If you are
returning an item for another reason (including simply changing your mind),
you are responsible for return postage unless we have expressly confirmed a
freepost label in your RMA email — we recommend using a tracked and
insured service for items of significant value.
Who deals with the warranty on a faulty item?
We will. In some circumstances we may ask you to contact the manufacturer
directly for assistance.
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