StarTech.com Dual M.2 PCIe 3.0 SSD Adapter Card, 2 NVMe/AHCI Drives, PCIe x8, 2242/2260/2280
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About this item
- Dual M.2 slots support two NVMe or AHCI SSDs
- PCIe 3.0 x8 host interface
- ASM2824 switch enables simultaneous drive access
- Supports M.2 2242, 2260 and 2280 drives
- Compatible with PCIe 3.0, 2.0 and 1.0
- Full-height and low-profile mounting brackets included
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StarTech.com PEX8M2E2 – add two PCIe M.2 SSDs
The StarTech.com PEX8M2E2 suits desktop workstations and servers with a free PCIe x8 slot. It lets you use two PCIe M.2 SSDs at the same time, without relying on PCIe bifurcation.
Essential specifications
| Metric | Specification |
|---|---|
| M.2 drives | 2 |
| Host interface | PCIe x8 |
| Expansion card standard | PCIe 3.0 |
| Supported SSD types | NVMe and PCIe AHCI, M-Key |
| Supported drive lengths | 2242, 2260 and 2280 |
| Chipset | ASMedia ASM2824 |
Use two drives without bifurcation
The onboard ASM2824 switch allows both installed SSDs to be accessed simultaneously. Because the card does not rely on PCIe bifurcation, it can suit systems that do not offer that motherboard feature.
You can access the drives individually or use software RAID to combine them. This gives you options for organising storage or building a RAID array.
Check your drive and slot
The card supports PCIe M.2 NVMe and AHCI SSDs in M-Key format. It accommodates 2242, 2260 and 2280 lengths, covering common 42, 60 and 80 mm drive sizes.
It connects to a PCIe x8 slot or larger and supports PCIe 3.0. It is also backward compatible with PCIe 2.0 and PCIe 1.0 motherboards.
Brackets and airflow
A full-profile bracket is pre-installed, and a low-profile bracket is included for small form-factor computers. Vented brackets help airflow around the SSDs, supporting heat dissipation.
Included in the box
- Dual M.2 PCIe adapter card with full-profile bracket fitted
- Low-profile bracket
- Screws
- User guide
Check these points before ordering
- Confirm your computer has a free PCIe x8 slot or larger.
- Check that your SSDs are PCIe NVMe or PCIe AHCI models with M-Key connectors.
- Confirm each drive is 2242, 2260 or 2280 in length.
- Check your computer’s available clearance for a full-profile or low-profile bracket.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can the card use two SSDs at once?
A: Yes. The ASM2824 switch supports simultaneous access to two installed PCIe M.2 SSDs.
Q: Does my motherboard need PCIe bifurcation?
A: No. The adapter does not rely on PCIe bifurcation.
Q: Which M.2 SSD types and lengths are supported?
A: It supports PCIe NVMe and AHCI M-Key SSDs in 2242, 2260 and 2280 lengths.
Q: Is it compatible with older PCIe motherboards?
A: Yes. It supports PCIe 3.0 and is backward compatible with PCIe 2.0 and PCIe 1.0.
A practical choice for dual-drive upgrades
Choose the StarTech.com PEX8M2E2 if you want to add two PCIe M.2 SSDs to a compatible workstation or server. Its dual-drive support, included bracket options and freedom from PCIe bifurcation make installation more flexible.
| Ports & interfaces | |
|---|---|
| Internal | Yes |
| Output interface | M.2 |
| Host interface | PCIe |
| Number of M.2 (M) slots | 2 |
| SATA connector insertion cycles | 60 |
| Expansion card standard | PCI 3.0 |
| Technical details | |
| Plug and Play | Yes |
| Chipset | ASMedia - ASM2824 |
| Data transfer rate (max) | 8 Gbit/s |
| Compliance certificates | RoHS |
| Performance | |
| Hot-swap | Yes |
| Plug and Play | Yes |
| Chipset | ASMedia - ASM2824 |
| Data transfer rate (max) | 8 Gbit/s |
| Product colour | Red |
| Supported storage drive heights | 22 mm |
| SATA connector insertion cycles | 60 |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 84733020 |
| Design | |
| Supported storage drive heights | 22 mm |
| Mean time between failures (MTBF) | 3336103 h |
| Hot-swap | Yes |
| Internal | Yes |
| Product colour | Red |
| Certification | CE, FCC, TAA, REACH |
| Certificates | |
| Certification | CE, FCC, TAA, REACH |
| Colour | |
| Product colour | Red |
| Features | |
| Plug and Play | Yes |
| Chipset | ASMedia - ASM2824 |
| Data transfer rate (max) | 8 Gbit/s |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 84733020 |
| Operational conditions | |
| Operating temperature | 0 - 70 °C |
| Storage temperature | -25 - 70 °C |
| Operating relative humidity | 15 - 90% |
| System requirements | |
| Supported storage drive heights | 22 mm |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Width | 16 mm |
| Depth | 159 mm |
| Height | 69 mm |
| Weight | 88 g |
| Package width | 158 mm |
| Package depth | 219 mm |
| Package height | 49 mm |
| Package weight | 157 g |
| Packaging data | |
| Mounting brackets included | Yes |
| Package width | 158 mm |
| Package depth | 219 mm |
| Package height | 49 mm |
| Package weight | 157 g |
| User guide | Yes |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Screws included | Yes |
| Logistics data | |
| Products per master (outer) case | 40 pcs |
| Master (outer) case width | 342 mm |
| Master (outer) case length | 468 mm |
| Master (outer) case height | 498 mm |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 84733020 |
| Packaging content | |
| Mounting brackets included | Yes |
| User guide | Yes |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Screws included | Yes |
| Other features | |
| Chipset | ASMedia - ASM2824 |
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