The EATON TRIPP LITE SERIES CONNECTIVIT U.2 TO PCIE ADAPTER 2.5 NVME, part number PCE-U2-PX4, is designed for IT professionals and businesses requiring the integration of U.2 SSDs into systems lacking native U.2 support. This adapter facilitates the connection of a U.2 SSD (SFF-8639) to a PCI Express slot, enabling the utilization of NVMe storage within compatible server or workstation environments. It addresses the challenge of leveraging high-performance U.2 NVMe drives in systems that primarily offer PCIe expansion. This solution is suitable for upgrades, system builds, or expansions where maximizing storage performance and capacity with U.2 form factor drives is a priority, without necessitating a motherboard replacement for U.2 connectivity. The adapter provides a direct interface for these drives, ensuring data transfer capabilities consistent with PCIe standards.
This adapter is designed for U.2 SSDs, specifically those utilizing the SFF-8639 connector and NVMe protocol.
The product data specifies the item as a U.2 to PCIe adapter card. No additional accessories are listed as included.
The primary use case is to integrate U.2 NVMe SSDs into systems that have available PCI Express slots but do not offer native U.2 connectivity.
The product description indicates it is a PCI Express card, implying compatibility with standard PCIe slots. Specific PCIe generation or lane requirements are not detailed in the provided data.
PCE-U2-PX4 - Eaton Tripp Lite Series Connectivit U.2 TO PCIE ADAPTER 2.5 NVME