Startech PEX4M2E1 User Manual

x4 PCI Express to M.2 PCIe SSD Adapter

StarTech ID: PEX4M2E1

Get ultra-fast data access by adding a PCIe M.2 SSD to your existing computer. This adapter lets you add a
high-speed, 4-lane M.2 SSD (PCIe-based), such as a Samsung 950 Pro or Samsung SM 951, to a PC with an
available x4 PCI Express expansion slot. You can mount the PCIe M.2 drive directly onto the adapter, giving you
an easy and convenient way to improve your system performance and expand overall internal storage.

Boost your system speed and performance

The expansion card lets you take full advantage of the fast performance and compact size of PCIe M.2 internal
solid-state drives. The adapter connects directly to your computer motherboard to support an M.2 PCIe-based
SSD (NVMe or AHCI) through ultra-fast x4 PCIe. The adapter is compatible with PCIe 3.0 motherboards and is
also backward compatible with PCIe 2.0 and PCIe 1.0. With the M.2 PCIe based drive in place, the
adapter gives your computer a significant speed boost.

Supports PCIe M.2 SSDs

The adapter supports PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe (M Key) and PCIe-AHCI M.2 SSDs including 2242, 2260, 2280, and
22110 drives. The expansion slot adapter supports the most common drive sizes including 110 mm, 80 mm, 60
mm and 42 mm.

Easy to install

The expansion card is equipped with a full-profile bracket and includes a half-height/low-profile bracket, for
installation in small form-factor computers.

The PEX4M2E1 is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

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Applications

Connect a PCIe M.2 SSD to your computer through an available x4 PCI Express expansion slot to boost
system speed and increase internal data storage
Get ultra-fast data access, ideal for gaming or high-performance workstations
Install your operating system on an M.2 PCIe based drive for fast access, while keeping larger platter
drives available for bulk storage

Features

Boost system speed and performance by adding a PCIe M.2 SSD to your PC
Supports PCIe M.2 SSDs (NVMe and AHCI): 2242, 2260, 2280, and 22110 drives
Compatible with PCIe 3.0 motherboards, and backward compatible with PCIe 2.0 and PCIe 1.0
Fast and easy setup with native OS support
Installs into x4, x8 or x16 PCIe slots
Equipped with a full-profile bracket, and includes a half-height/low-profile bracket for installation in small
form-factor computers

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