Connect an M.2 PCIe (NVMe or AHCI) SSD to your computer using PCI Express for ultra-fast data accessGet ultra-fast data access by adding an M.2 PCI-E SSD to your computer. This adapter allows you to add a high-speed 4-lane M.2 (PCI-E) SSD, such as Samsung 950 Pro or Samsung SM 951, to a PC with a PCI Express x4 expansion slot. You can attach the M.2 PCI-E drive directly to the adapter, which will easily and conveniently improve your system's performance and increase the overall internal storage capacity.Maximize the speed and performance of your systemThe expansion card allows you to take full advantage of the fast performance and compact form factor of internal M.2 PCI-E SSDs. The adapter connects directly to your computer's motherboard to support an M.2 PCI-E (NVMe or AHCI) SSD via ultra-fast PCI-E x4. The adapter is compatible with PCI-E 3.0 motherboards and backward compatible with PCI-E 2.0 and PCI-E 1.0. With the PCI-E M.2 drive installed, the adapter gives your computer a significant speed boost.Supports PCI-E M.2 SSDsThe adapter supports PCI-E 3.0 x4 NVMe (M Key) and PCI-E-AHCI M.2 SSDs, including 2242, 2260, 2280, and 22110 drives. The expansion slot adapter supports the most common drive form factors, including 110mm, 80mm, 60mm, and 42mm.Easy to InstallThe expansion card features a full-height bracket and includes a low-profile/half-height 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
| Connectivity |
| Host Interface |
PCIe |
| Output interface |
M.2 |
| Expansion Card Form Factor |
Overall height / Low profile |
| Expansion card standard |
PCI 3.0 |
| Design
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| Internal |
Yes |
| Product color |
Red |
| Seers |
Yes |
| Hot swapping |
No |
| Features
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| Data transfer rate (max) |
8 Gbit/s |
| Plug and Play |
Yes |
| Environmental conditions
|
| Operating temperature |
5 - 50 °C |
| Non-operating temperature |
-25 - 70 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (HH) |
15 - 90% |
| Minimum system requirements
|
| Windows operating system support |
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 System Support |
Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS |
| Technical details
|
| Sustainability certificates |
CE, RoHS |
| Weight and dimensions
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| Width |
121 mm |
| Depth |
179 mm |
| Height |
184 mm |
| Weight |
47 g |
| Packaging information
|
| elevation hooks included |
Yes |
| Quick Installation Guide |
Yes |
| Package width |
219 mm |
| Package depth |
159 mm |
| Package height |
46 mm |
| Package weight |
151 g |
| Logistics data
|
| Harmonized System Code |
84733020 |
| Produced by main (external) locker |
60 piece(s) |
| Main locker width (external) |
380 mm |
| Main locker length (external) |
500 mm |
| Height of main locker (external) |
310 mm |
