PCI Express card

This expansion card is designed for connecting internal NVMe storage to a desktop PC via a PCI Express slot. The card is inserted into a free PCI Express x4 slot and offers one internal M.2 NVMe connection and one internal SFF-8643 connection for NVMe storage. NVMe modules in sizes 2230, 2242, 2260, and 2280 can be installed via the M.2 slot. Alternatively, an NVMe solution with a U.2 interface can be connected via the SFF-8643 connection. Only one interface can be used at a time per card. The card supports NVM Express (NVMe) and is powered via the PCI Express interface. In addition, it supports booting from the M.2 slot when using a compatible UEFI environment. Safety features such as short-circuit and overheating protection are integrated. Specifications • Interface: PCI Express x4 (V3.0) • Internal connectors: 1 × M.2 key M slot (67-pin), 1 × SFF-8643 female (36-pin) • Supported M.2 sizes: 2230, 2242, 2260, 2280 • Supported M.2 keys: key M, key B+M (PCIe-based) • Storage protocol: NVMe • Maximum component height module: 1.35 mm • Double-sided modules: supported • Boot support: UEFI 2.3.1 or higher (M.2 slot) • Maximum output current: 4 A • Protection: short circuit, overheating, ESD up to 2 kV • Indication: LED status indicator • Power supply: via PCI Express System requirements • Operating system: Linux Kernel 3.2 or higher, Windows 7 / 8.1 / 10 / 11 (32/64-bit depending on version) • Hardware: PC with free PCI Express x4 / x8 / x16 / x32 slot Package contents • PCI Express card • Mounting material • Manual Explanation of terms used NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory Express) is a storage protocol for fast data transfer via PCI Express. M.2 and SFF-8643 are physical connection standards for NVMe storage, where only one interface can be active at a time per card. Ask a product question