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STARTECH Dual M.2 PCIe SSD Adapter NVME/AHCI - PEX8M2E2

VENDOR: STARTECH Mfg Part#: PEX8M2E2 UPC#: 065030886390
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  • Supports installation of 2 PCIe 3.0 M.2 SSDs (NVMe or AHCI)
  • Read/write speeds up to 3GB/s and 2.8GB/s (single drive)
  • Software RAID 0, 1, SPAN, and JBOD supported
  • Includes both full-height and low-profile brackets
  • TAA Compliant; made in Taiwan
  • Backed by 2-year StarTech warranty

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Key Benefits

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  • Enables high-speed SSD access with up to 3GB/s and 2.8GB/s throughput for improved system performance.
  • Supports versatile RAID configurations including 0, 1, SPAN, and JBOD for flexible storage strategy.
  • Compatible with multiple OS platforms and comes with low-profile bracket for wide system compatibility.

Product Overview

Dual M.2 PCIe SSD adapter to install 2 PCI Express M-Key SSD (NVMe/AHCI) in computer - Use M.2 NGFF SSDs individually or w/ software RAID 0 1 SPAN JBOD. Compatible w/ Samsung 970 Evo / 950 Pro / SM951. Windows Linux macOS. Full & low-profile bracket.

Specifications

Product Overview
Product Type Adapter Card
Form Factor Plug-in Card (Full-Profile and Low-Profile Brackets Included)
Chipset ASMedia ASM2824
Compatible Drive Type M.2 PCIe NVMe or AHCI SSD (M-Key, 2280, 2260, 2242 sizes supported)
RAID Support Software RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD, SPAN
Host Bus PCI Express 3.0 x8
Maximum Data Transfer Rate Up to 32 Gbps (theoretical)
Weight 80 g
Power Requirements Powered via PCIe slot

Wireless Features

Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin Taiwan
TAA Compliant Yes
RoHS Compliant Yes
Certifications CE, FCC
Warranty 2 Years
UPC 065030886390

Advanced Security Features

Interfaces
Interface Type PCIe 3.0 x8 (backward compatible with x4 and x16 slots)
Number of M.2 Slots 2
Supported Drive Interface PCIe NVMe (M-Key), AHCI
Supported M.2 Drive Sizes 2242 / 2260 / 2280
Hot-Plug Support No
Data Transfer Rate Per Drive Up to 3.0 GB/s Read, 2.8 GB/s Write (single drive)
RAID Modes Supported RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD, SPAN (via software)

Physical & Environmental
Width 0.6 Inch
Height 2.7 Inch
Depth 6.3 Inch
Operating Temperature 5°C to 50°C (41°F to 122°F)
Storage Temperature -25°C to 70°C (-13°F to 158°F)
Operating Humidity 15% to 90% RH, Non-condensing
Storage Humidity 15% to 90% RH
Heat Dissipation Passively cooled (no fans)
Brackets Included Standard and Low Profile

Cloud Management & Licensing
Software Included No (uses OS-integrated software RAID tools)
Driver Installation Required No (Plug-and-Play on modern OSes)