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StarTech Quad M.2 NVMe to PCIe x16 Adapter Card

StarTech Quad M.2 NVMe to PCIe x16 Adapter Card

MPN: QUAD-M2-PCIE-CARD-B
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RS-232 Adapter Cards PCI Express
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Overview

The QUAD-M2-PCIE-CARD-B is a high-performance PCIe 4.0 expansion card designed to host up to four M.2 NVMe solid-state drives via a single x16 slot. It utilizes PCIe bifurcation to provide dedicated bandwidth to each drive, making it suitable for high-speed storage arrays and data-intensive computing tasks. The card features a vented bracket and large heatsink to maintain optimal operating temperatures between -40C and 80C.

Why Choose This Part

This adapter leverages PCIe 4.0 architecture to ensure maximum throughput for modern NVMe drives while remaining backward compatible with older generations. Its robust thermal design and wide operating temperature range support reliable performance in demanding industrial environments.

Applications

Edge Computing Nodes
Providing high-density, low-latency local storage for AI inference and data logging at the network edge.
High-Performance Workstations
Enabling rapid scratch disk performance for video editing, 3D rendering, and large-scale simulation processing.
Server Storage Expansion
Adding multiple NVMe volumes to rack-mount servers to support high-IOPS database applications.

Key Specifications

Type RS-232
Interface PCI Express
Number of Ports 4

Getting Started

Installation requires a motherboard or server backplane that supports PCIe bifurcation on the target x16 slot to recognize all four drives. No driver installation is required for the card itself, as it acts as a transparent physical bridge for the NVMe protocol.