Dual-bay M.2 Nvme SSD To Pci-e X8

Introduction

Use an available PCIe x8 or larger expansion slot to create two removable M.2 NVMe drive bays

Utilize an available PCIe x8 expansion slot to install, remove, or swap PCIe M.2 SSDs. Supports 2230, 2242, 2260, and 2280 M-Key M.2 NVMe SSDs with high-performance read/write speeds up to 64Gbps per drive.

Toolless Installation

Toolless installation allows an M.2 drive to be placed into the drive tray or inserted into the drive bay without needing tools. It features a power/activity LED indicator, a latching drive tray, and a lockable installation with two included keys.

Effective Expansion

Provide quick-swap external access to internal M.2 NVMe drives without needing external enclosures or adapters, which can affect throughput. Without chipsets or adapters, the drives maintain full performance of up to 64Gbps per drive. The ability to quickly remove drives is ideal for servicing, replacing, or upgrading M.2 drives. Additional drive trays, TR-M2-REMOVABLE-PCIE, are sold separately.

Reliable Performance

Vented stainless steel frame, bracket, and tray with thermal pads, along with an aluminum cover and active cooling fans help dissipate heat to ensure the drives stay cool during operation. Anti-vibration springs on the drive tray reduce shock or vibrations, and an optional screw provides additional stability.

Access Two M.2 PCIe SSDs Simultaneously

No on-board chip means to no drivers or software requirements and is compatible with any operating system, including Windows and Linux. M.2 backplane works with PCI Express 4.0/3.0 motherboards that support PCIe bifurcation and have an available x8 or x16 slot.

Note: This product is not compatible with M.2 SATA drives.

Note: PCIe bifurcation is required to read and write to multiple drives.

The StarTech.com Advantage

Features

Type

Backplane

Product colour

Black

Number of SSDs supported

2

SSD interface

M.2

SSD form factor

M.2

Hot-swap

Yes

Number of fans

2 fan(s)

Data transfer rate

128 Gbit/s

LED indicators

Yes

Key lock

Yes

RAID support

No

S.M.A.R.T. support

Yes

TRIM support

Yes

Mean time between failures (MTBF)

40000 h

Ports & interfaces

Host interface

PCI Express

PCIe version

4.0

Weight & dimensions

Width

186 mm

Depth

121 mm

Height

19 mm

Weight

500 g

Packaging data

Package width

230 mm

Package depth

151 mm

Package height

46 mm

Package weight

500 g

Packaging content

Quick start guide

Yes

Number of lock keys included

2 pc(s)

Number of screws

2

Operational conditions

Storage temperature (T-T)

0 - 50 °C

Operating temperature (T-T)

-10 - 60 °C

Operating relative humidity (H-H)

10 - 60%

Technical details

Compliance certificates

RoHS

Logistics data

Products per master (outer) case

28 pc(s)

Master (outer) case width

325 mm

Master (outer) case length

485 mm

Master (outer) case height

258 mm