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

Specification

Product
Product id	974052
Brand	StarTech.com
Partnr	2M2-REMOVABLE-PCIE
EAN/UPC code	065030904650
Warranty (months)	2 Years
Features
Type	Backplane
Number of SSDs supported	2
SSD interface	M.2
SSD form factor	M.2
Hot-swap	Y
Key lock	Y
RAID support	N
LED indicators	Y
Number of fans	2 ventilator(en)
S. M. A. R. T. support	Y
TRIM support	Y
Product colour	Black
Mean time between failures (MTBF)	40000 uur
Ports & interfaces
Host interface	PCI Express
PCIe version	4.0
Weight & dimensions
Width	186 mm
Depth	121 mm
Height	19 mm
Weight	500 g
Packaging data
Package width	230 mm
Package depth	151 mm
Package height	46 mm
Package weight	500 g
Packaging content
Quick start guide	Y
Number of lock keys included	2 stuk(s)
Number of screws	2
Operational conditions
Storage temperature (T-T)	0 - 50 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	-10 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 60 procent
Technical details
Data transfer rate	128 Gbit/s
Compliance certificates	RoHS
Logistics data
Quantity per master (outer) case	28 stuk(s)
Master (outer) case width	325 mm
Master (outer) case length	485 mm
Master (outer) case height	258 mm