General Information

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Manufacturer:StarTech.com
Manufacturer Part Number:PEX8M2E2
Manufacturer Website Address:http://www.startech.com
Brand Name:StarTech.com
Product Name:x8 Dual M.2 PCIe SSD Adapter - PCIe 3.0
Marketing Information: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.

Product Type:M.2 to PCI Express Adapter

Physical Characteristics

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Product Color:Red

Miscellaneous

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Package Contents:

• x8 Dual M.2 PCIe SSD Adapter - PCIe 3.0
• 1 x Low-Profile Bracket
• 1 x Full-Profile Bracket (Pre-installed)
• 2 x SSD Standoff and Installation Screws
• 1 x Quick-Start Guide

Additional Information:

Hardware:

Bus Type: PCI Express

Chipset ID: ASMedia - ASM2824

Compatible Drive Types:

• M.2 (PCIe, AHCI, M-Key, NGFF)
• M.2 (PCIe, NVMe, 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

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)

Certifications & Standards:

• CE
• FCC

Environmentally Friendly:Yes
Environmental Certification:

• REACH
• RoHS
• WEEE

Country of Origin:Taiwan
TAA Compliant:Yes

Warranty

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Limited Warranty:2 Year