StarTech.com Quad M.2 PCIe SSD Adapter Card, PCIe x16 to Four NVMe/AHCI M.2 Drives with Bifurcation Support

StarTech Quad M.2 PCIe Adapter Card, PCIe x16 to Quad NVMe or AHCI M2 SSDs, PCI Express 4.0, PC/Linux, Bifurcation Required, TAA

The StarTech.com QUAD-M2-PCIE-CARD-B is a high-performance PCIe x16 adapter designed to expand storage capacity and speed in desktops, workstations, or servers. This innovative card allows you to install up to four PCIe M.2 SSDs, including NVMe and AHCI drives, enabling ultra-fast data transfer speeds of up to 7.8GB per second per drive. Its robust design and compatibility with most modern systems make it ideal for demanding applications requiring high throughput and large storage arrays. Whether you're building a data-intensive workstation or upgrading your server, this adapter provides the flexibility and performance needed for advanced storage solutions.

Features:

• High Performance: Supports 4 PCIe M.2 SSDs (NVMe or AHCI) in a single x16 PCIe 4.0 slot, delivering read/write speeds up to 7.8GBps per drive for rapid data access.

• Wide Compatibility: Tested extensively with popular SSD models such as Samsung 980 Pro, 970 EVO, 950 EVO, and SM951, supporting 2242, 2260, 2280, and 22110mm PCIe M-Key M.2 SSDs.

• Not Compatible with SATA M.2 Drives: Only supports PCIe NVMe and AHCI SSDs, ensuring optimal performance and compatibility.

• Backwards Compatibility: Compatible with PCIe 3.0 motherboards with bifurcation support and available x16 PCIe slots, facilitating integration into existing systems.

• Bifurcation Support: Requires PCIe bifurcation to split an x16 slot into four separate PCIe 3.0 lanes for proper operation.

• Operating System Compatibility: Works seamlessly with Windows, Windows Server, and Linux operating systems, providing versatile deployment options.

• Software RAID Functionality: Enables individual access to each SSD, allowing users to configure RAID arrays such as RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, or JBOD for redundancy, capacity, or performance improvements.

• Vented Brackets: Equipped with full-profile vented brackets to enhance airflow and heat dissipation, maintaining reliable operation during intensive workloads.

• Reliable and Certified: Built in Taiwan, compliant with CE and FCC standards, backed by a 2-year warranty and technical support from StarTech.com.