Dual-Bay M.2 NVMe SSD to PCIe x8 Removable Mobile Rack; Bifurcation Required; Tool-less Installation, PCIe Backplane w/Two Hot-Swap Drive Bays

DUAL REMOVABLE M.2 DRIVE BAYS: Use an available PCIe 4.0 x8 or x16 expansion slot to install, swap, or upgrade PCIe M.2 SSDs; Supports 2230, 2242, 2260, and 2280 M-Key M.2 NVMe SSDs; Additional drive trays sold separately (TR-M2-REMOVABLE-PCIE)

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.)

EFFECTIVE EXPANSION: Provide quick-swap external access to internal M.2 NVMe drives without requiring external enclosures or adapters; Maintain full drive performance of up to 64Gbps per drive; Ideal for servicing, replacing, or upgrading M.2 drives

RELIABLE PERFORMANCE: Vented stainless steel frame, bracket, & tray w/thermal pads, along w/an aluminum cover & active cooling fans, aid in heat dissipation; Anti-vibration springs on the drive tray reduce shock or vibrations; Optional screw for stability

COMPATIBILITY: No drivers or software required and works w/any OS (e.g.,Windows, Linux); Compatible with PCI Express 4.0/3.0 motherboards with PCIe Bifurcation and an available x8 or x16 slot; PCIe bifurcation required; Not compatible with M.2 SATA drives

Highlights

• Drive Connectors: 2 - M.2 (NVMe, M-Key, PCIe x4)
• Host Connectors: 1 - PCI Express x8
• Front Door Key Lock: Yes
• Fan(s): Yes
• Interface: PCI Express x8
• Bus Type: PCI Express
• Industry Standards: PCI Express 4.0
• Number of Drives: 2
• Drive Size: 22 mm - M.2 NVMe
• Compatible Drive Types: M.2 (PCIe, NVMe, M-Key, NGFF)
• Drive Installation: Removable
• Supported Drive Height(s): 2230, 2242, 2260, 2280
• LED Indicators: 2 - Red: Connected Drive is Not Supported, 2 - Green: Connected Drive is Supported, 2 - Yellow: Flashes to indicate Drive Activity
• Maximum Data Transfer Rate: 128 Gbps
• TRIM Support: Yes
• 4Kn Support: Yes
• S.M.A.R.T. Support: Yes
• Shock Protection: Yes
• Type and Rate: PCI Express 4.0 (16 Gbps per lane)
• Hardware Raid Supported: No
• Hot Swap Capability: Yes
• MTBF: 40,000 Hours
• Color: Black
• Power Source: Bus Powered
• OS Compatibility: No Drivers or Software Required
• System and Cable Requirements: PCIe bifurcation is required to read and write to multiple drives
• Note: This product is not compatible with M.2 SATA drives. NVMe SSDs require drivers provided by the manufacture of the drive or may be natively provided by the OS (Windows®? 8 and later - Mac OS 10.10.3 and later). Earlier OS versions do not have native NVMe support. Consult the documentation that came with the Computer/Motherboard for details regarding how to enable and configure PCIe Bifurcation.
• In the Box: 1 - Dual-Bay M.2 NVMe SSD Backplane, 2 - Removable M.2 Drive Tray, 2 - M.2 Drive Mounting Screw, 1 - Set of Keys, 1 - Quick-Start Guide
• Warranty: 2 Years