PEX8M2E2 - StarTech.com DUAL M.2 PCIE SSD ADAPTER TO INSTALL 2 PCI EXPRESS M-KEY SSD (NVME/AHCI) IN COMP

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.

 

Specification:

 

Ports & interfaces
Internal	Yes
Output interface	Serial
Serial interface type	RS-232
Serial ports quantity	8
Host interface	PCIe
Technical details
Chipset	ASMedia - ASM1083, System Base - SB16C1058PCI
FIFO (First In, First Out)	256 B
Sustainability certificates	RoHS
Performance
Maximum cable length	19.7" (0.5 m)
Stop bits	1, 1.5, 2
Data bits	5, 6, 7, 8
Baud rate	921.6 Kbit/s
Chipset	ASMedia - ASM1083, System Base - SB16C1058PCI
FIFO (First In, First Out)	256 B
Product colour	Yellow
Harmonized System (HS) code	84733020
Colour
Product colour	Yellow
Design
Mean time between failures (MTBF)	160013 h
Maximum cable length	19.7" (0.5 m)
Internal	Yes
Product colour	Yellow
Features
Stop bits	1, 1.5, 2
Data bits	5, 6, 7, 8
Baud rate	921.6 Kbit/s
Chipset	ASMedia - ASM1083, System Base - SB16C1058PCI
FIFO (First In, First Out)	256 B
Parity bit	Even, N, Odd
Flow Control type	RTS/CTS, XON/XOFF
Harmonized System (HS) code	84733020
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 55 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-40 - 75 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	5 - 95%
System requirements
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 IoT Enterprise, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 7 x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64, Windows 98SE, Windows CE, Windows Vista, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Enterprise x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Ultimate x64, Windows Vista x64, Windows XP, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64
Linux operating systems supported	Yes
Server operating systems supported	Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019
Weight & dimensions
Width	0.63" (16 mm)
Depth	4.13" (105 mm)
Height	4.72" (120 mm)
Weight	2.61 oz (74 g)
Package width	7.48" (190 mm)
Package depth	11.4" (290 mm)
Package height	2.56" (65 mm)
Package weight	23.7 oz (672 g)
Packaging data
Package width	7.48" (190 mm)
Package depth	11.4" (290 mm)
Package height	2.56" (65 mm)
Package weight	23.7 oz (672 g)
Cables included	Serial
Quick installation guide	Yes
Logistics data
Products per master (outer) case	14 pc(s)
Master (outer) case width	15.7" (400 mm)
Master (outer) case length	20.1" (510 mm)
Master (outer) case height	12.4" (315 mm)
Other features
Compliance industry standards	16C1050 UART
Chipset	ASMedia - ASM1083, System Base - SB16C1058PCI
Packaging content
Cables included	Serial
Quick installation guide	Yes