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StarTech.com x4 PCI Express 3.0 to M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD Adapter - TAA

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StarTech M2 PCIe SSD Adapter - x4 PCIe 3.0 NVMe / AHCI / NGFF / M-Key - Low Profile and Full Profile - SSD PCIe M.2 Adapter , TAA (PEX4M2E1)

Part PEX4M2E1 · UPC 065030865043

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  • ENHANCE YOUR PERFORMANCE: Connect a PCIe M.2 SSD (M-Key / NGFF / NVMe or AHCI) to your computer through PCI Express for ultra-fast data access and to boost your system’s performance
  • BROAD COMPATIBILITY: This M2 PCIe SSD adapter is compatible with PCIe 3.0 motherboards, and backward compatible with PCIe 2.0 and PCIe 1.0. It also supports PCIe M.2 SSDs (NVMe and AHCI): 2242, 2260, 2280, and 22110 drives for ultimate compatibility
  • HASSLE-FREE SETUP: With native OS support, this M 2 PCIe 3.0 x4 adapter is fast to install, ensuring an easy setup - Also compatible with PCIe x8 and x16 slots
  • FULL AND LOW PROFILE: This SSD PCIe M.2 adapter is equipped with a full-profile bracket, and includes a half-height/low-profile bracket for installation in small form-factor computers
  • THE IT PRO'S CHOICE: IT professionals choice for over 30 years - This NVMe PCIe adapter card is backed for 2 years, including free 24/5 North America based multi-lingual assistance

About this product

Connect a PCIe M.2 SSD (NVMe or AHCI) to your computer through PCI Express for ultra-fast data access

Get ultra-fast data access by adding a PCIe M.2 SSD to your existing computer. This adapter lets you add a high-speed, 4-lane M.2 SSD (PCIe-based), such as a Samsung 950 Pro or Samsung SM 951, to a PC with an available x4 PCI Express expansion slot. You can mount the PCIe M.2 drive directly onto the adapter, giving you an easy and convenient way to improve your system performance and expand overall internal storage.

Boost your system speed and performance

The expansion card lets you take full advantage of the fast performance and compact size of PCIe M.2 internal solid-state drives. The adapter connects directly to your computer motherboard to support an M.2 PCIe-based SSD (NVMe or AHCI) through ultra-fast x4 PCIe. The adapter is compatible with PCIe 3.0 motherboards and is also backward compatible with PCIe 2.0 and PCIe 1.0. With the M.2 PCIe based drive in place, the adapter gives your computer a significant speed boost.

Supports PCIe M.2 SSDs

The adapter supports PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe (M Key) and PCIe-AHCI M.2 SSDs including 2242, 2260, 2280, and 22110 drives. The expansion slot adapter supports the most common drive sizes including 110 mm, 80 mm, 60 mm and 42 mm.

Easy to install

The expansion card is equipped with a full-profile bracket and includes a half-height/low-profile bracket, for installation in small form-factor computers.

The PEX4M2E1 is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

Manufacturer warranty information

2 Years

Ports & interfaces

Host interface
PCIe
Output interface
M.2
Expansion card form factor
Full-height / Low-profile
Expansion card standard
PCI 3.0

Design

Internal
Yes
Product colour
Red
LED indicators
Yes
Hot-swap
No

Features

Data transfer rate (max)
8 Gbit/s
Plug and Play
Yes

Operational conditions

Operating temperature (T-T)
5 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)
-25 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
15 - 90%

System requirements

Windows operating systems supported
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 systems supported
Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina

Technical details

Compliance certificates
CE, RoHS

Weight & dimensions

Width
121 mm
Depth
179 mm
Height
184 mm
Weight
47 g

Packaging data

Mounting brackets included
Yes
Quick installation guide
Yes
Package width
176 mm
Package depth
143 mm
Package height
33 mm
Package weight
151 g

Logistics data

Harmonized System (HS) code
84733020
Products per master (outer) case
60 pc(s)
Master (outer) case width
500 mm
Master (outer) case length
394 mm
Master (outer) case height
327 mm

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