StarTech.com M.2 NVMe SSD to PCIe x4 Mobile Rack/Backplane with Removable Tray for PCI Express Expansion Slot, Tool-less Installation, PCIe 4.0/3.0 Hot-Swap Drive Bay, Key Lock - 2 Keys Included
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StarTech M.2 NVMe SSD to PCIe x4 Mobile Rack/Backplane with Removable Tray for PCI Express Expansion Slot, Tool-less Installation, PCIe 4.0/3.0 Hot-Swap Drive Bay, Key Lock (M2-REMOVABLE-PCIE-N1)
Part M2-REMOVABLE-PCIE-N1 · UPC 065030898997
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Add to cart Continue browsing- REMOVABLE M.2 DRIVE BAY: Use an available PCIe 4.0 x4 expansion slot to install, remove, or swap PCIe M.2 SSDs (NVMe or AHCI); Supports 2230, 2242, 2260, and 2280 M-Key M.2 NVMe SSDs; Capable of reaching high-performance read/write speeds up to 64Gbps
- TOOLLESS INSTALLATION: Install an M.2 drive into the drive tray or insert the tray into the drive bay without the need for tools; Power/Activity LED indicator; Drive tray features a latching mechanism and is lockable for secure installation (2 keys incl.)
- OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE: Vented stainless steel frame, bracket, and tray with thermal pads and aluminum cover aid heat dissipation; Anti-vibration springs on the drive tray reduce shock or vibrations; Optional screw for stability; Incl. Low-profile bracket
- COMPATIBILITY: No drivers or software required and works on any operating system including Windows, Windows Server, Linux; Supports PCI Express 4.0 and 3.0 motherboards with an available x4, x8, or x16 slot; Not compatible with M.2 SATA drives
- HOT SWAP: Additional drive trays (TR-M2-REMOVABLE-PCIE, sold separately) offer flexibility/convenience when working with multiple drives; PCIe hot swap support is dependent on the motherboard, check with the manufacturer to confirm support
About this product
Install into a PCIe x 4 (and up) expansion slot to add a removable and lockable M.2 NVMe drive tray (drive not included)
Utilize an available PCIe 4.0 x4 expansion slot for the installation, removal, or interchange of PCIe M.2 SSDs. The drive tray accommodates M-Key M.2 NVMe SSDs in 2230, 2242, 2260, and 2280 sizes.
Toolless Installation
Install an M.2 drive into the drive tray and insert the tray into the drive bay, without the need for tools. The drive tray features a power/activity LED indicator to monitor drive status. A latching mechanism with optional lock (2 keys included) deters the theft of mission-critical data storage devices.
Optimal Performance
The vented stainless-steel frame and tray with thermal pads aids heat dissipation, ensuring optimal and reliable performance while reducing potential thermal throttling. Anti-vibration springs on the drive tray reduce impact during installation and enhance the overall stability and longevity of the drive. A low-profile bracket is included for small form-factor systems.
Hot-Swappable
Additional drive trays (TR-M2-REMOVABLE-PCIE, sold separately) provide flexibility and convenience when managing multiple M.2 drives. NVMe PCIe hot swap support is dependent on the motherboard. Verify hot swap support with the manufacturer of the motherboard, and for instructions regarding how to enable this feature.
Manufacturer warranty information
2 Years
Ports & interfaces
- Host interface
- PCIe
- Output interface
- M.2
- Expansion card standard
- PCIe 4.0
Design
- Internal
- Yes
- Product colour
- Black, Silver
- Purpose
- PC
- Number of fans
- 0 fan(s)
- LED indicators
- Yes
- Mean time between failures (MTBF)
- 10000 h
- Hot-swap
- Yes
Features
- Data transfer rate (max)
- 64 Gbit/s
- S.M.A.R.T. support
- Yes
- TRIM support
- Yes
- Plug and Play
- Yes
Operational conditions
- Operating temperature (T-T)
- 0 - 65 °C
- Storage temperature (T-T)
- -35 - 70 °C
- Operating relative humidity (H-H)
- 0 - 90%
Technical details
- Sustainability compliance
- Yes
- Compliance certificates
- RoHS
Weight & dimensions
- Width
- 120 mm
- Depth
- 167 mm
- Height
- 19 mm
- Weight
- 65 g
Packaging data
- Mounting brackets included
- Yes
- Quick installation guide
- Yes
- Package width
- 119 mm
- Package depth
- 153 mm
- Package height
- 47 mm
- Package weight
- 215 g
Logistics data
- Products per master (outer) case
- 20 pc(s)
- Master (outer) case width
- 325 mm
- Master (outer) case length
- 485 mm
- Master (outer) case height
- 270 mm
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