Connect a PCIe M.2 SSD (NVMe or AHCI) to your computer through PCI Express for ultra-fast data accessGet ultra-fast data access by adding a PCIe M.2 SSD to your existing computer. This adapter lets you add a high-speed, 4-lane M.2 SSD (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 PCIe M.2 drive directly onto the adapter, giving you an easy and convenient way to improve your system performance and expand overall internal storage.Boost your system speed and performanceThe expansion card lets you take full advantage of the fast performance and compact size of PCIe M.2 internal solid-state drives. The adapter connects directly to your computer motherboard to support an M.2 PCIe-based SSD (NVMe or AHCI) through ultra-fast x4 PCIe. The adapter is compatible with PCIe 3.0 motherboards and is also backward compatible with PCIe 2.0 and PCIe 1.0. With the M.2 PCIe based drive in place, the adapter gives your computer a significant speed boost.Supports PCIe M.2 SSDsThe 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 installThe 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.The StarTech.com Advantage
| Technical details |
| Sustainability certificates | CE, RoHS |
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| System requirements |
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 IoT Enterprise, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64 |
| Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina |
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| Ports & interfaces |
| Host interface | PCIe |
| Output interface | M.2 |
| Expansion card form factor | Full-height / Low-profile |
| Expansion card standard | PCI 3.0 |
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| Weight & dimensions |
| Width | 121 mm |
| Depth | 179 mm |
| Height | 184 mm |
| Weight | 47 g |
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| Operational conditions |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 5 - 50 °C |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -25 - 70 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 15 - 90% |
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| Packaging data |
| Mounting brackets included | Y |
| Quick installation guide | Y |
| Package width | 219 mm |
| Package depth | 159 mm |
| Package height | 46 mm |
| Package weight | 151 g |
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| Design |
| Internal | Y |
| Product colour | Red |
| LED indicators | Y |
| Hot-swap | N |
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| Features |
| Data transfer rate (max) | 8 Gbit/s |
| Plug and Play | Y |
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| Logistics data |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 84733020 |
| Products per master (outer) case | 60 pc(s) |
| Master (outer) case width | 380 mm |
| Master (outer) case length | 500 mm |
| Master (outer) case height | 310 mm |
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