StarTech Controller Card DUAL-M2-PCIE-CARD-B Dual M.2 PCIe SSD Adapter Card Retail

This Dual M.2 PCIe SSD Adapter adds two high performance PCIe M.2 SSDs (NVMe and AHCI) into the PCIe x8 or x16 slot of a desktop, workstation, or server.
Boost System Performance
Take full advantage of the fast performance and compact size of PCIe M.2 internal solid-state drives, with read and write speeds up to 7.8GBps per drive.
Access two M.2 PCIe SSDs simultaneously
No on-board chip leads to wide system compatibility. This card requires PCIe bifurcation, meaning it easily integrates into any system with an available x8 or x16 PCIe slot that supports PCIe bifurcation.
Utilize software RAID, such as Storage Spaces (Microsoft) or mdraid/mdadm (Linux), to build a RAID array, adding redundancy or enhancing system performance.
Wide Compatibility
The PCIe M.2 NGFF (M Key or B+M Key) adapter supports PCIe NVMe and PCIe AHCI M.2 SSDs including 2242, 2260, 2280 and 22110mm drives. The PCIe M.2 Adapter Card does not require any software or drivers, meaning it works with most operating systems, if the computer/motherboard supports bifurcation.
Vented Brackets
The included full and low-profile vented brackets increase air flow to improve heat dissipation, which aids in maintaining optimal and reliable operating temperatures.
The DUAL-M2-PCIE-CARD-B is backed for 2-years by StarTech.com, including free 24/5 multi-lingual technical assistance
Applications
Connect two PCIe M.2 SSDs to your desktop computer or server to boost system speed and increase internal data storage
Get ultra-fast data access, ideal for high-performance workstations
Connector(s)
Drive Connectors
2 - M.2 (NVMe, M-Key, PCIe x4)
Host Connectors
1 - PCI Express x8
Environmental
Operating Temperature
-40^oC to 80^oC (-40^oF to 176^oF)
Storage Temperature
-40^oC to 85^oC (-40^oF to 185^oF)
Humidity
15 - 90% RH
Hardware
Interface
M.2 PCIe
Bus Type
PCI Express
Number of Drives
2
Drive Size
22 mm - M.2 NVMe
Compatible Drive Types
M.2 (PCIe, NVMe, M-Key, NGFF)
Drive Installation
Fixed
Supported Drive Height(s)
2242
2260
2280
22110
Indicators
LED Indicators
2 - Header pins, for drive activity
Performance
Type and Rate
PCI Express 4.0 (16 Gbps per lane)
Hardware Raid Supported
No
Hot Swap Capability
No
MTBF
6,493,014 hrs
Physical Characteristics
Color
Red
Software
OS Compatibility
No Drivers or Software Required
Special Notes / Requirements
System and Cable Requirements
For multiple drives to be detected by the host system, bifurcation support is required on the computer/motherboard.
Note
NVMe SSDs require drivers provided by the manufacture of the drive or may be natively provided by the OS (Windows 8 and later - Mac OS 10.10.3 and later). Earlier OS versions do not have native NVMe support.
Consult the documentation that came with the Computer/Motherboard for details regarding how to enable and configure PCIe Bifurcation.
Whats in the Box
Included in Package
1 - PCIe to M.2 Adapter Card
1 - Low Profile Bracket
1 - Quick-Start Guide
1 - Set of Mounting Screws
Item Dimension (L"xW"xH")
12 x 7 x 2
Weight
2 lbs
Warranty Information
2 Year Warranty