{"product_id":"startech-com-pex8m2e2-dual-m-2-pcie-ssd-adapter-x8-pcie-3-0","title":"StarTech.com PEX8M2E2 - Dual M.2 PCIe SSD Adapter - x8 PCIe 3.0","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"kw-advanced-description\" style=\"font-family:'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;color:#333;line-height:1.7;max-width:860px;margin:0 auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:22px;font-weight:700;color:#111;margin:24px 0 12px 0;border-bottom:2px solid #eaeaea;padding-bottom:8px;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-block=\"features\" data-scroll-amount=\"100\" data-scroll-top=\"true\" data-trigger-css=\"d-xl-none\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:16px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;color:#444;\"\u003eUpgrade your system speed and performance with this Dual M.2 PCIe SSD Adapter. It lets you add two high performance, enterprise-class PCIe 3.0 M.2 SSDs (NVMe and AHCI) into the PCIe 8-lane or larger slot of your desktop workstation or server. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:600;color:#222;margin:20px 0 10px 0;\"\u003eBoost System Performance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:16px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;color:#444;\"\u003eThe expansion card lets you take full advantage of the fast performance and compact size of PCIe M.2 internal solid-state drives. With the M.2 PCIe based drives in place, the adapter increases your storage capacity and gives your computer a significant speed boost, enhancing data transfer rates. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:600;color:#222;margin:20px 0 10px 0;\"\u003eAccess two M.2 PCIe SSDs simultaneously\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:16px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;color:#444;\"\u003eThe dual M.2 to PCIe expansion card employs a high-speed ASM2824 switch, allowing you to access two drives at the same time. Since the adapter card does not rely on PCIe bifurcation, it can easily be integrated into all systems, new and legacy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe M.2 PCI express adapter also gives you the flexibility to access your M.2 PCIe SSDs individually. Or, you can utilize software RAID to build a RAID array to add redundancy or enhance system performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:600;color:#222;margin:20px 0 10px 0;\"\u003eWide System Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:16px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;color:#444;\"\u003eThe adapterconnects directly to your computer motherboard to support two PCIe M.2 SSDs through a x8 PCIe expansion slot. The adapter is compatible with PCIe 3.0 motherboards and is backward compatible with PCIe 2.0 and PCIe 1.0. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:600;color:#222;margin:20px 0 10px 0;\"\u003eSupports a Wide Range of PCIe M.2 SSDs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:16px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;color:#444;\"\u003eThe PCIe M.2 NGFF (M Key) adapter supports PCIe 3.0 NVMe and PCIe-AHCI M.2 SSDs including 2242, 2260, and 2280 drives, supporting the most common drive sizes: 42, 60, and 80 mm lengths. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:600;color:#222;margin:20px 0 10px 0;\"\u003eEasy to Install\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:16px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;color:#444;\"\u003eThe expansion card comes with a full-profile bracket pre-installed, and includes a half-height \/ low-profile bracket, for installation in small form-factor computers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:600;color:#222;margin:20px 0 10px 0;\"\u003eVented Brackets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:16px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;color:#444;\"\u003eVented brackets on the PCIe M.2 NGFF SSD adapter card increases air flow to assist in heat dissipation. \u003cbr\u003eThe TAA compliant PEX8M2E2 is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:600;color:#222;margin:20px 0 10px 0;\"\u003e Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:16px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;color:#444;\"\u003e- Connect two PCIe M.2 SSDs to your desktop computer or server to boost system speed and increase internal data storage\u003cbr\u003e- Get ultra-fast data access, ideal for high-performance workstations\u003cbr\u003e- Install your operating system on an M.2 PCIe based drive for fast access, while keeping larger platter drives available for bulk storage\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:22px;font-weight:700;color:#111;margin:24px 0 12px 0;border-bottom:2px solid #eaeaea;padding-bottom:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-block=\"specifications\" data-scroll-amount=\"100\" data-scroll-top=\"true\" data-trigger-css=\"d-xl-none\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:600;color:#222;margin:20px 0 10px 0;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:14px;margin-top:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:9px 14px;background:#f8f8f8;width:35%;font-weight:600;text-align:left;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eOS independent; No software or drivers required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:9px 14px;background:#f8f8f8;width:35%;font-weight:600;text-align:left;\"\u003eConnector(s)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eDrive Connectors:2 - M.2 (PCIe, M-Key, AHCI\/NVMe, NGFF)Host Connectors:1 - PCI Express x8Other Interface(s):2 - IDC (2 pin, Motherboard Header)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:9px 14px;background:#f8f8f8;width:35%;font-weight:600;text-align:left;\"\u003eEnvironmental\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eOperating Temperature:0°C to 70°C (32°F to 158°F)Storage Temperature:-25°C to 70°C (-13°F to 158°F)Humidity:15% ~ 90% RH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:9px 14px;background:#f8f8f8;width:35%;font-weight:600;text-align:left;\"\u003eHardware\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eSupported Drive Height(s):224222602280Interface:PCI Express x8Bus Type:PCI ExpressNumber of Drives:2Drive Size:22m - M.2 NGFFCompatible Drive Types:M.2 (PCIe, AHCI, M-Key, NGFF)M.2 (PCIe, AHCI, M-Key, NGFF)Drive Installation:FixedChipset ID:ASMedia - ASM2824\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:9px 14px;background:#f8f8f8;width:35%;font-weight:600;text-align:left;\"\u003ePackaging Information\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:9px 14px;\"\u003ePackage Height:1,6 in [40,0 mm]Package Length:8,5 in [217,0 mm]Shipping (Package) Weight:7,1 oz [201,0 g]Package Width:6,2 in [157,0 mm]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:9px 14px;background:#f8f8f8;width:35%;font-weight:600;text-align:left;\"\u003ePerformance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eType and Rate:PCI Express 3.0 (8 Gbps)Hardware Raid Supported:NoHot Swap Capability:NoInsertion Rating:60 cyclesMTBF:3336103 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:9px 14px;background:#f8f8f8;width:35%;font-weight:600;text-align:left;\"\u003ePhysical Characteristics\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eProduct Height:2,7 in [6,9 cm]Product Length:6,3 in [15,9 cm]Weight of Product:3,1 oz [88 g]Product Width:0,6 in [1,6 cm]Colour:Red\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:9px 14px;background:#f8f8f8;width:35%;font-weight:600;text-align:left;\"\u003eSoftware\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eOS Compatibility:OS independent; No software or drivers required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:9px 14px;background:#f8f8f8;width:35%;font-weight:600;text-align:left;\"\u003eSpecial Notes \/ Requirements\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eNote: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.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:9px 14px;background:#f8f8f8;width:35%;font-weight:600;text-align:left;\"\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eIncluded in Package:1 - x8 PCI Express to Dual M.2 PCIe SSD Adapter1 - Low-Profile Bracket1 - Full-Profile Bracket (Pre-installed)2 - SSD Standoff and Installation Screws1 - Quick-Start Guide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"StarTech.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67017049407533,"sku":"PEX8M2E2","price":364.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/5088\/2861\/files\/76455096_5823447361.jpg?v=1783776823","url":"https:\/\/kwtech.co.nz\/de\/products\/startech-com-pex8m2e2-dual-m-2-pcie-ssd-adapter-x8-pcie-3-0","provider":"KW Tech","version":"1.0","type":"link"}