StarTech.com M.2 RAID CONTROLLER CARD + 2X SATA PORTS

2Slot PCI Express M.2 RAID Card with 2x SATA3 Ports - PCIe
2x M.2 NGFF SSD RAID Controller Card plus 2x SATA III Ports - PCIe
Add two Next Generation Form Factor M.2 SSDs and two SATA ports to your computer through PCI Express - 2x M.2 NGFF SSD RAID Controller Card plus 2x SATA Ports
2 Year warranty

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.

Hardware
Port Style	Integrated on Card
Ports	2
Indicators
LED Indicators	M.2 drive LEDs (Green)
	Pin headers for LEDs
Packaging Information
Package Height	47 mm [1.9 in]
Package Length	16.2 cm [6.4 in]
Package Width	21.9 cm [8.6 in]
Shipping (Package) Weight	169 g [6 oz]
Performance
ATAPI Support	Yes
Bootable	Yes
Hardware Raid Supported	Yes
Number of Drives Supported Through Port Multiplier	1 to 4
Number of Ports That Support Port Multiplier	2 (can only use 1 PM at a time)
Port Multiplier	Yes
Supported RAID Modes	JBOD - (Just a Bunch of Disks)
	RAID 0 (Striped Disks)
	RAID 1 (Mirrored Disks)
	RAID 10 (1+0, Striped set of Mirrored Subset)
Type and Rate	SATA III (6 Gbps)
Physical Characteristics
Material	Steel
Product Height	12 cm [4.7 in]
Product Length	18 cm [7.1 in]
Product Width	20 mm [0.8 in]
Weight of Product	64 g [2.3 oz]
Software
OS Compatibility	Windows® XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10 Windows Server® 2003, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019 Mac OS® 10.6 to 10.14 Linux 3.5.x to 4.11.x LTS versions only Note: Connected drives cannot be used as System / Primary drive in Windows Server 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019
Special Notes / Requirements
Note	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)
	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.
System and Cable Requirements	PCI Express x4 slot (backward compatible with x8, and x16 slots)
What's in the Box
Included in Package	low-profile bracket
	M.2 mounting screws
	M.2 SSD RAID controller card
	quick-start guide
Hardware
Interface	SATA
	M.2 SATA
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
Chipset ID	Marvell - 88SE9230
Card Type	Standard Profile (LP bracket incl.)
Bus Type	PCI Express
Environmental
Storage Temperature	-25°C to 70°C (-13°F to 158°F)
Operating Temperature	5°C to 50°C (41°F to 122°F)
Humidity	20%~80% RH (Non-condensing)
Connector(s)
Internal Ports	SP4 (4 pin, Small Drive Power) Male
	SATA (7 pin, Data) Plug
	M.2 (SATA, B-Key, NGFF) Receptacle
Connector Type(s)	PCI Express x4 Male

Manufacturer Information:https://www.startech.com/en-au/PEXM2SAT3422