StarTech.com Dual-Bay M.2 NVMe SSD to PCIe x8 Removable Mobile Rack; Bifurcation 2M2-REMOVABLE-PCIE

Use an available PCIe x8 or larger expansion slot to create two removable M.2 NVMe drive bays

Utilize an available PCIe x8 expansion slot to install, remove, or swap PCIe M.2 SSDs. Supports 2230, 2242, 2260, and 2280 M-Key M.2 NVMe SSDs with high-performance read/write speeds up to 64Gbps per drive.

Toolless Installation

Toolless installation allows an M.2 drive to be placed into the drive tray or inserted into the drive bay without needing tools. It features a power/activity LED indicator, a latching drive tray, and a lockable installation with two included keys.

Effective Expansion

Provide quick-swap external access to internal M.2 NVMe drives without needing external enclosures or adapters, which can affect throughput. Without chipsets or adapters, the drives maintain full performance of up to 64Gbps per drive. The ability to quickly remove drives is ideal for servicing, replacing, or upgrading M.2 drives. Additional drive trays, TR-M2-REMOVABLE-PCIE, are sold separately.

Reliable Performance

Vented stainless steel frame, bracket, and tray with thermal pads, along with an aluminum cover and active cooling fans help dissipate heat to ensure the drives stay cool during operation. Anti-vibration springs on the drive tray reduce shock or vibrations, and an optional screw provides additional stability.

Access Two M.2 PCIe SSDs Simultaneously

No on-board chip means to no drivers or software requirements and is compatible with any operating system, including Windows and Linux. M.2 backplane works with PCI Express 4.0/3.0 motherboards that support PCIe bifurcation and have an available x8 or x16 slot.

Note: This product is not compatible with M.2 SATA drives.

Note: PCIe bifurcation is required to read and write to multiple drives.

The StarTech.com Advantage

Features


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



Weight & dimensions


Height
mm


Width
6 mm


Depth
1 mm


Weight

500 g



Packaging content


Number of lock keys included

2 pc(s)


Quick start guide

Yes


Number of screws

2



Logistics data


Master (outer) case width

325 mm


Master (outer) case height

258 mm


Products per master (outer) case

28 pc(s)


Master (outer) case length

485 mm



Technical details


Compliance certificates

RoHS



Features


Number of fans

2 fan(s)


Product colour

Black


SSD interface

M.2


LED indicators

Yes


Data transfer rate
8 Gbit/s


Key lock

Yes


Type

Backplane


S?M?A?R?T? support

Yes


Number of SSDs supported

2


SSD form factor

M.2


RAID support

No


Mean time between failures (MTBF)

40000 h


Hot-swap

Yes


TRIM support

Yes



Operational conditions


Operating temperature (T-T)

-10 - 60 C


Operating relative humidity (H-H)
- 60


Storage temperature (T-T)

0 - 50 C



Ports & interfaces


Host interface

PCI Express


PCIe version

4.0



Packaging data


Package height

46 mm


Package depth
1 mm


Package width

230 mm


Package weight

500 g