ASUS HYPER M.2 X16 CARD V2 PCIe 3.0 x 16 Adapter, 4x M.2 Slots, 128 Gbit/s Bandwidth

ASUS HYPER M.2 V2 – Expand Your Storage Potential

We offer the ASUS HYPER M.2 X16 CARD V2 PCIe 3.0 x 16 Adapter, 4x M.2 Slots, 128 Gbit/s Bandwidth for users needing significant storage expansion. This adapter is ideal for professionals and enthusiasts looking to maximise their system’s M.2 SSD capabilities. It provides a robust solution for enhancing data throughput and storage capacity within compatible systems. With four M.2 slots, it supports high-performance NVMe storage configurations.

Key Technical Specifications

Maximise Performance with Four M.2 Slots

This adapter features four M.2 slots, allowing you to integrate multiple high-speed NVMe SSDs into your system. This significantly increases your available storage and enhances data access speeds. For demanding applications, this expansion capability can prove invaluable.

Advanced Power and Cooling for Stability

The ASUS Hyper M.2 x16 V2 card incorporates an upgraded power supply. This delivers up to 14W of power to each drive, ensuring stable operation. A large heatsink and active fan work together to maintain optimal drive temperatures. This design prevents thermal throttling, so your drives consistently perform at their best.

Unlock RAID Capabilities with CPU Integration

We find this card particularly useful for its support of Intel Virtual RAID on CPU (VROC) and AMD Ryzen Threadripper platforms. It allows you to utilise unused CPU PCIe lanes for storage. This enables the creation of bootable RAID arrays using multiple M.2 SSDs, offering enhanced data redundancy or performance. The ASUS HYPER M.2 X16 CARD V2 PCIe 3.0 x 16 Adapter, 4x M.2 Slots, 128 Gbit/s Bandwidth is specifically designed for these advanced configurations.

Package Contents

• ASUS HYPER M.2 X16 CARD V2
• User Manual

Before You Order

• Confirm your motherboard has an available PCIe 3.0 x16 slot.
• Confirm your system supports Intel VROC or AMD Ryzen Threadripper for NVMe RAID.
• Confirm your PC case has adequate space for the card’s dimensions (202 mm width, 96 mm height).

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does this card require a specific CPU?

A: It is compatible with Intel VROC and AMD Ryzen Threadripper platforms for NVMe RAID.

Q: Can I use this card with older PCIe slots?

A: It uses the PCIe 3.0 standard; compatibility with older slots may vary in performance.

Q: How many M.2 SSDs can this card hold?

A: The adapter provides four M.2 slots for SSD expansion.

Q: Is active cooling included on the card?

A: Yes, it features a large heatsink and an active fan for thermal management.

Our Assessment

This adapter is an excellent choice for users needing to expand their M.2 NVMe storage and leverage advanced RAID configurations. Its robust design ensures performance and stability for demanding workloads. Warranty cover varies by product, so please contact us to confirm.