StarTech.com M.2 Adapter - x4 PCIe 3.0 NVMe - Low Profile and Full Profile - SSD PCIE M.2 Adapter - M2 SSD - PCI Express SSD

Marketing Information

Get ultra-fast data access by adding aPCIe M.2 SSD to your existing computer.This adapter lets you add a high-speed, 4-lane M.2SSD (PCIe-based), such as a Samsung 950 Pro or Samsung SM 951, to a PC with an available x4 PCI Express expansion slot. You can mount the PCIeM.2drive directly onto the adapter, giving you an easy and convenientway to improve your system performance and expand overall internal storage.

Boost your system speed and performance

The expansion card lets you take full advantage of the fast performance and compact size of PCIe M.2 internal solid-state drives. The adapterconnects directly to your computer motherboard to support an M.2 PCIe-based SSD (NVMe or AHCI) through ultra-fast x4 PCIe. The adapte...ris compatible with PCIe 3.0 motherboards and is also backward compatible with PCIe 2.0 and PCIe 1.0. With the M.2 PCIe baseddrive in place, the adaptergives your computer a significant speed boost.

Supports PCIe M.2 SSDs

The adapter supports PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe (M Key) and PCIe-AHCI M.2 SSDs including 2242, 2260, 2280, and 22110 drives. The expansion slot adapter supports the most common drive sizes including 110 mm, 80 mm, 60 mm and 42 mm.

Easy to install

The expansion card is equipped with a full-profile bracket and includes a half-height/low-profile bracket, for installation in small form-factor computers.

The PEX4M2E1 is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

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Specifications
Manufacturer: StarTech.com
Manufacturer Part Number: PEX4M2E1
Manufacturer Website Address: http://www.startech.com/uk
Brand Name: StarTech.com
Product Name: x4 PCI Express to M.2 PCIe SSD Adapter-M.2 NGFF SSD (NVMe or AHCI) Adapter Card
Packaged Quantity: 1
Product Type: M.2 to PCI Express Adapter
Physical Characteristics
Product Color: Red
Product Material: Steel
Height: 5.1 mm
Width: 78.7 mm
Length: 134.6 mm
Weight (Approximate): 48.2 g
Miscellaneous
Package Contents:

• x4 PCI Express to M.2 PCIe SSD Adapter
• 1 x Low-profile Bracket
• 1 x Full-profile Bracket (pre-installed)
• 1 x SSD Standoff and Installation Screw
• 1 x Quick Start Guide

Additional Information: Hardware
Bus Type PCI Express
Compatible Drive Types (Type and Rate) M.2 (NGFF; M-Key; PCIe x4)
Drive Installation Fixed
Drive Size 22m - M.2 NGFF
Interface PCI Express
Number of Drives 1
Supported Drive Height(s):
2242
2260
2280
22110

Performance
Hot Swap Capability No

Connector(s)
Drive Connectors 1 - M.2 (NGFF; M-Key; PCIe x4)
Host Connectors 1 - PCI Express x4 Male

Software
OS Compatibility OS independent; No software or drivers required

Indicators
LED Indicators 1 - Pin header on board for drive LED connection

Environmental
Humidity 15% ~ 90% RH
Operating Temperature 5°C to 50°C (41°F to 122°F)
Storage Temperature -25°C to 70°C (-13°F to 158°F)

Physical Characteristics
Color Red
Certifications & Standards:

• FCC
• CE

Country of Origin: Taiwan