StarTech.com U.3 to PCIe 4.0 x4 Adapter Card for 2.5″ NVMe SSDs, Red
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About this item
- PCIe 4.0 x4 host interface
- Supports 2.5-inch U.3 NVMe SSDs
- U.3 SFF-TA-1001 connection; not compatible with U.2
- Fits PCIe x4, x8 and x16 slots
- Plug-and-play, with no additional drivers required
- Vented full-profile bracket promotes airflow
- Red adapter card with activity and power LEDs
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StarTech.com U.3 to PCIe 4.0 x4 Adapter Card – Fit a U.3 SSD in a desktop or server
We recommend the StarTech.com U.3 to PCIe 4.0 x4 Adapter Card for desktop and server builds that need to add a 2.5-inch U.3 NVMe SSD. It connects the drive directly to a PCIe slot, so you do not need a drive backplane or extra cables.
Key details for your build
| Metric | Specification |
|---|---|
| Drive interface | U.3 |
| Host interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Drive format | 2.5-inch U.3 NVMe SSD |
| Slot compatibility | PCIe x4, x8 and x16; backward compatible with PCIe 3.0 |
| Supported drive heights | 5, 7, 9.5, 12.5 and 15 mm |
| Hot-swap support | No |
Install directly into a PCIe slot
The card lets you install an SFF-TA-1001 U.3 SSD in a desktop or server with an available PCIe slot. Its full-profile bracket is pre-installed, and the included screws secure the drive to the card.
It is backward compatible with PCIe 3.0 motherboards. The card is plug and play, with no additional drivers or software required, and works with Windows, Windows Server and Linux.
Airflow and status at a glance
A vented bracket and a large PCB cutout help airflow around the card. Activity and power LEDs give you a quick visual indication of drive and card status.
Included with the card
- Quick installation guide
- Drive mounting screws
Check before you order
- Confirm your desktop or server has an available PCIe x4, x8 or x16 slot.
- Check that your SSD is a 2.5-inch U.3 NVMe drive, not a U.2 drive.
- Confirm your drive height is one of the supported sizes: 5, 7, 9.5, 12.5 or 15 mm.
- Check that your case can accommodate a full-profile bracket.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I use a U.2 SSD with this adapter?
A: No. This card is designed for U.3 NVMe SSDs and is not compatible with U.2 drives.
Q: Do I need to install drivers?
A: No. The adapter is plug and play and requires no additional drivers or software.
Q: Does it support hot-swapping?
A: No. Hot-swapping is not supported.
Q: Which operating systems does it work with?
A: It works with Windows, Windows Server and Linux.
A practical choice for adding U.3 storage
Choose the StarTech.com U.3 to PCIe 4.0 x4 Adapter Card if you need to connect a compatible 2.5-inch U.3 NVMe SSD directly to a desktop or server PCIe slot. It suits builds that need a straightforward installation without a backplane or extra cables.
| Ports & interfaces | |
|---|---|
| Internal | Yes |
| Output interface | U.3 |
| Host interface | PCIe |
| Technical details | |
| Plug and Play | Yes |
| Performance | |
| Hot-swap | No |
| Plug and Play | Yes |
| Product colour | Red |
| Supported storage drive heights | 5,7,9.5,12.5,15 mm |
| Design | |
| Supported storage drive heights | 5,7,9.5,12.5,15 mm |
| Mean time between failures (MTBF) | 21693912 h |
| Hot-swap | No |
| Internal | Yes |
| Product colour | Red |
| LED indicators | Activity, Power |
| Colour | |
| Product colour | Red |
| Features | |
| Plug and Play | Yes |
| Operational conditions | |
| Operating temperature | 0 - 60 °C |
| Storage temperature | -40 - 80 °C |
| Operating relative humidity | 20 - 80% |
| System requirements | |
| Supported storage drive heights | 5,7,9.5,12.5,15 mm |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Width | 90 mm |
| Depth | 154 mm |
| Height | 1.5 mm |
| Weight | 62 g |
| Package width | 220 mm |
| Package depth | 158 mm |
| Package height | 33 mm |
| Package weight | 130 g |
| Packaging data | |
| Package width | 220 mm |
| Package depth | 158 mm |
| Package height | 33 mm |
| Package weight | 130 g |
| Quick installation guide | Yes |
| Screws included | Yes |
| Logistics data | |
| Products per master (outer) case | 60 pcs |
| Master (outer) case width | 455 mm |
| Master (outer) case length | 340 mm |
| Master (outer) case height | 495 mm |
| Packaging content | |
| Quick installation guide | Yes |
| Screws included | Yes |
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