| Product Type | Drive Converters |
| Form Factor | Plug-in Card |
| Compatible Drive Type | M.2 PCIe NVMe or AHCI SSD |
| Supported Drive Interface | PCIe 3.0 x4 (NVMe or AHCI) |
| Connector Type | M-Key M.2 |
| Internal/External | Internal |
| Mounting Type | Expansion Slot (PCI Express) |
| Power Requirements | Powered via PCIe bus |
| Hot-Swap Support | No |
| Weight | 45 g |
| Warranty | 2 Years |
StarTech PEX4M2E1 PCIe 3.0 x4 to M.2 NVMe/AHCI SSD Adapter Card

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- Enhances performance by enabling ultra-fast PCIe data access via M.2 NVMe or AHCI SSDs.
- Built for long-term use with high-quality steel construction and compact form factor.
- TAA compliance and 2-year warranty make it an ideal choice for secure and professional IT environments.
Product Overview
Connect a PCIe M.2 SSD (NVMe or ACHI) to your computer through PCI Express for ultra-fast data access - x4 PCI Express to M.2 PCIe SSD Adapter - M.2 NGFF SSD (NVMe or ACHI) Adapter Card - Expansion bay adapter supports M key M.2 NGFF PCIe SSDSpecifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
| Color | Red |
| Material | Steel |
| Width | 3.1 Inch (79 mm) |
| Depth | 5.3 Inch (135 mm) |
| Height | 0.2 Inch (5 mm) |
| Operating Temperature | 5°C to 50°C (41°F to 122°F) |
| Storage Temperature | -25°C to 70°C (-13°F to 158°F) |
| Humidity (Operating) | 20% ~ 80% RH (Non-Condensing) |
| LED Indicators | Drive Power/Activity |
Cloud Management & Licensing
| Cloud Management | |
| Licensing Required |
Interfaces
| Host Interface | PCI Express 3.0 x4 |
| Drive Interface | M.2 PCIe NVMe or AHCI (M-Key) |
| Port Count | 1 x M.2 Slot |
| Data Transfer Rate | Up to 32 Gbps (Theoretical Max via PCIe 3.0 x4) |
| Bus Type | PCI Express |
Compliance & Origin
| Country of Origin | Taiwan |
| TAA Compliant | Yes |
| RoHS Compliance | Yes |
| CE Certified | Yes |
| FCC Certified | Yes |
| REACH Compliant | Yes |
Advanced Security Features
| Hardware Encryption | Dependent on Installed SSD |
| Security Features | Not Applicable – Passive Adapter Card |