StarTech Dual M.2 PCIe SSD Adapter Card, PCIe x8 / x16 to Dual NVMe/AHCI M.2 Drives, PCI Express 4.0

StarTech Dual M.2 PCIe SSD Adapter Card, PCIe x8 / x16 to Dual NVMe/AHCI M2 SSDs, PCI Express 4.0, PC/Linux, Bifurcation Required, TAA

The StarTech.com DUAL-M2-PCIE-CARD-B is a high-performance dual M.2 PCIe SSD adapter designed to unlock the full potential of your system's storage capabilities. It allows you to install two PCIe M.2 SSDs, including NVMe and AHCI drives, into a single PCIe x8 or x16 slot, providing ultra-fast data transfer speeds up to 7.8 gigabytes per second per drive. This adapter is ideal for enhancing system performance, whether you're building a new workstation, upgrading an existing server, or expanding storage in a desktop. Its support for various drive lengths, including 2242, 2260, 2280, and 22110mm, ensures broad compatibility with popular SSD models like Samsung 980 Pro, 970 EVO, and SM951. The absence of on-board chips enhances compatibility across a wide range of systems, provided that PCIe bifurcation is supported and enabled. The adapter's design includes vented brackets to improve airflow and heat dissipation, maintaining optimal operating temperatures during intensive workloads. Compatible with Windows, Windows Server, and Linux operating systems, this card supports software RAID configurations such as Storage Spaces and mdraid/mdadm, giving you the flexibility to create RAID 0, RAID 1, or JBOD arrays for redundancy or increased capacity. The package includes a low-profile bracket, mounting screws, and a quick-start guide, ensuring straightforward installation in various system form factors. Backed by a two-year warranty and certified with CE and FCC standards, the StarTech dual M.2 PCIe SSD adapter offers a reliable and scalable solution for high-speed storage expansion in professional environments.

Features:

• High performance: Supports installation of 2 PCIe M.2 SSDs (NVMe or AHCI) into a PCIe x8 or x16 slot, with speeds up to 7.8GBps per drive.

• Wide compatibility: Extensively tested for compatibility with popular SSDs like Samsung 980 Pro, 970 EVO, and SM951, supporting multiple drive lengths (2242, 2260, 2280, 22110mm).

• Not compatible with SATA-based M.2 drives: Designed specifically for PCIe NVMe and AHCI SSDs.

• Backwards compatibility: Compatible with PCIe 3.0 motherboards that support bifurcation and have an available x8 or x16 slot.

• Bifurcation required: Ensures proper splitting of PCIe lanes for dual SSD operation.

• Universal OS support: Compatible with Windows, Windows Server, and Linux operating systems.

• Software RAID functionality: Enables individual access to SSDs and supports RAID 0, RAID 1, or JBOD configurations for redundancy and performance enhancement.

• Vented brackets included: Features full and low-profile brackets for improved airflow and heat dissipation, aiding in reliable operation.