StarTech.com QUAD M.2 PCIe SSD Adapter with Bifurcation - Supports 4 NVMe & AHCI Drives

StarTech.com Quad M.2 PCIe Adapter Card, x16 Quad NVMe or AHCI M.2 SSD to PCI Express 4.0, Up to 7.8GBps/Drive, For 2242/2260/2280/22110mm PCIe M-Key M2 SSDs, Bifurcation Required - PC/Linux Compatible

The StarTech.com QUAD M.2 PCIe SSD Adapter (Part Number: QUAD-M2-PCIE-CARD-B) is a high-performance solution designed to expand your storage capabilities by supporting up to four PCIe M.2 SSDs in a single system. Suitable for desktops, workstations, and servers, this adapter connects via an available PCIe x16 slot, offering ultra-fast data transfer speeds with each drive capable of reaching read and write speeds up to 7.8GBps. Its robust design and compatibility make it an ideal choice for users seeking to maximize storage performance and capacity.

This adapter is engineered to support PCIe NVMe and AHCI M.2 SSDs ranging from 2242 to 22110mm, including popular models like Samsung 980 Pro, 970 EVO, 950 EVO, and SM951. It features an extensive compatibility profile, ensuring seamless integration with a wide variety of SSDs without requiring additional drivers or software. The adapter’s design avoids onboard chips, which enhances compatibility across different systems while simplifying installation. Its support for PCIe bifurcation allows for efficient distribution of PCIe lanes, enabling the simultaneous use of four SSDs without bottlenecks.

Designed with thermal management in mind, the adapter comes with a vented full-profile bracket that promotes airflow and helps maintain optimal operating temperatures, thus ensuring reliability during intensive workloads. The product is compatible with most workstation and server OSes, including Windows, Windows Server, and Linux, and can be configured with software RAID solutions like Storage Spaces or mdraid/mdadm. This flexibility empowers users to create RAID arrays such as RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, or JBOD for redundancy, performance, or additional capacity. The adapter is backed by a 2-year warranty and comprehensive technical support, making it a reliable choice for demanding storage applications.

In addition to its high performance and wide compatibility, the StarTech.com QUAD M.2 PCIe SSD Adapter features a user-friendly design with mounting screws and a quick-start guide included. It complies with environmental standards like the WEEE directive and is manufactured in Taiwan, ensuring quality and sustainability. Whether upgrading an existing system or building a new high-speed storage array, this adapter provides a scalable, reliable, and efficient solution for professional and enterprise-grade storage needs.

Features:

• High performance with support for 4 PCIe M.2 SSDs, achieving up to 7.8GBps read/write speeds per drive

• Wide compatibility with PCIe NVMe & AHCI SSDs including 2242, 2260, 2280, and 22110mm sizes, tested with top SSD brands

• Supports PCIe bifurcation for efficient lane distribution; requires motherboard support

• Backwards compatible with PCIe 3.0 motherboards with available x16 slot and bifurcation support

• Designed for use with most Windows, Windows Server, and Linux operating systems, no additional drivers needed

• Enables software RAID configurations such as RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, or JBOD for redundancy and performance

• Includes vented full-profile bracket for improved airflow and heat dissipation

• Easy to install with mounting screws and quick-start guide included, backed by a 2-year warranty