Add two Next Generation Form Factor M.2 SSDs and two SATA ports to your computer through PCI Express. This M.2 SSD RAID controller card lets you install two M.2 NGFF (Next Generation Form Factor) drives in your desktop computer. The card also features two SATA III (6Gbps) ports and supports hardware RAID. Now, you can merge the speed and compact size of M.2 solid state drives (SSD) with the storage capacity of traditional hard disk drives (HDD).
Leverage the size and speed of M.2 drives
This M.2 controller card lets you take advantage of the size and performance benefits of NGFF SSDs. M.2 drives are smaller than typical platter drives or mSATA-based SSDs, so you can install them in small form-factor PCs and servers, or in tighter areas within your computer case.
When you couple the card with an M.2 drive, you can give your computer’s performance a noticeable speed boost. By installing your operating system on the M.2 drive, you'll have faster access to the files you commonly use, and you can continue to use your higher-capacity platter HDD for bulk storage.
Peace of mind, with simple and cost-effective data recovery
Due to their performance and size advantages, M.2 drives are commonly used in laptops. If your laptop has failed but its M.2 drive is functional, then this card can help with data recovery. Once the M.2 drive is installed and the data recovery is complete, you can continue to use the drive for storage and backup purposes.
Build a high-performance RAID array
If you need a scalable, internal storage solution that you can count on, then this card can help. It supports a range of RAID configurations (RAID 0, 1, and 10), giving you multiple ways to expand your storage, improve your computer’s performance, or to create data redundancy backups.
Connect even more drives with port multiplication
Because the M.2 card supports port multiplication, you can connect up to four drives to one of the card’s SATA ports. With a built-in port multiplier, you can install up to seven drives (two M.2 SSDs, five SATA drives) in your computer through this single drive controller.
Supports a wide range of drives
You can rest assured that your M.2 SATA drives are compatible with the card. It supports the most common drive sizes, including 22110, 2280, 2260, 2242 and 2230. For more versatility, the card also supports hybrid drives.
The PEXM2SAT3422 is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.
Note:
- The full product specifications below are from the manufacturer and may contain information related to other package quantities that will not apply to the product that you are reviewing. Please confirm the actual content and/or package quantity from the main product specifications page.
- These specifications may represent the entire product series/model/line to which this product belongs with specific configuration differences between the individual products stated.
- These specifications may have been copied from the same product in other region/country in which case there might be minor differences in region-specific data such as Input Voltage, Terms of Warranty etc.
Warranty Information
Warranty: 2 Years
Hardware
Bus Type: PCI Express
Card Type: Standard Profile (LP bracket incl.)
Chipset ID: Marvell - 88SE9230
Industry Standards:
Serial ATA 3.0 specification - SATA I/II/III (1.5/3/6Gbps)
PCI Express 2.0
Hardware RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10
Interface: M.2 SATA (NGFF)
SATA
Port Style: Integrated on Card
Ports: 2
Performance
Port Multiplier: Yes
RAID: Yes
Supported RAID Modes:
JBOD - (Just a Bunch of Disks)
RAID 1 (Mirrored Disks)
RAID 0 (Striped Disks)
RAID 10 (1+0; Striped set of Mirrored Subset)
Type and Rate: SATA III (6 Gbps)
Connector(s)
Connector Type(s):
1 - PCI Express x4 Male
Internal Ports: 2 - M.2 (NGFF; B-Key) Receptacle
2 - SATA (7 pin; Data) Plug
1 - SP4 (4 pin; Small Drive Power) Male
Software
OS Compatibility:
Windows® 10 (32-bit or 64-bit), 8 / 8.1 (32-bit or 64-bit), 7 (32-bit or 64-bit)
Windows Server® 2012, 2008 R2
Mac OS 10.8 and later (tested up to 10.11)
Linux® 3.5
Special Notes / Requirements
Note: The maximum throughput of this card is limited by the bus interface. If used with PCI Express Gen 1.0 enabled computers, the max throughput is 2.5Gbps per lane. If used with PCI Express Gen 2.0 enabled computers, the max throughput is 5Gbps per lane.
The card's two SATA ports support port multiplier, up to seven drives total (including two M.2 drives). Only one SATA port can use port multiplier at a time, with up to four drives total connected through PM (in a non-RAID configuration)
System and Cable Requirements: PCI Express x4 slot (backward compatible with x8, and x16 slots)
Indicators
LED Indicators: 2 - M.2 drive LEDs (Green)
3 - Pin headers for LEDs
Environmental
Humidity: 20%~80% RH (Non-condensing)
Operating Temperature: 5°C to 50°C (41°F to 122°F)
Storage Temperature: -25°C to 70°C (-13°F to 158°F)
Physical Characteristics
Product Height: 4.7 in [120 mm]
Product Length: 7.1 in [180 mm]
Product Weight: 3.5 oz [100 g]
Product Width: 0.8 in [20 mm]
Packaging Information
Shipping (Package) Weight: 6.7 oz [190 g]
What's in the Box
Included in Package: 1 - M.2 SSD RAID controller card
1 - low-profile bracket
2 - M.2 mounting screws
1 - quick start guide