The STARTECH 2M2-REMOVABLE-PCIE is a dual-bay M.2 NVMe SSD to PCIe x8 removable mobile rack designed for IT environments requiring flexible storage solutions. This unit allows for the integration of two M.2 NVMe SSDs (up to 2280) into an available PCIe x8 or x16 slot, effectively transforming it into a hot-swappable drive bay. It supports read/write speeds up to 64Gbps per drive, leveraging PCIe Express 4.0/3.0. The design facilitates toolless installation of drives into trays and trays into the bay, which is beneficial for system administrators managing multiple storage devices. Active cooling fans and a vented frame contribute to heat dissipation, while thermal pads and anti-vibration springs on the trays enhance drive stability. This solution is suitable for servers or workstations where quick drive access, data migration, or system maintenance is a regular requirement, provided the host system supports PCIe bifurcation.
This mobile rack is compatible with M.2 NVMe SSDs up to 2280 in size. It is not compatible with M.2 SATA drives.
The mobile rack includes two lockable drive trays and two keys. Additional drive trays are sold separately under part number TR-M2-REMOVABLE-PCIE.
No, this product does not require any specific drivers for operation. However, PCIe bifurcation is required on the host system for proper functionality.
The device is capable of read/write speeds up to 64Gbps per drive, utilizing PCI Express 4.0/3.0.
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