Startech PEXM2SAT32N1 User Manual

3-Port M.2 NGFF SSD Adapter Card - 1 x PCIe
M.2, 2 x SATA III M.2 - PCIe 3.0

PEXM2SAT32N1

*actual product may vary from photos

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For the latest information, technical specications, and support for
this product, please visit www.startech.com/PEXM2SAT32N1.

Manual Revision: 05/25/2016

FCC Compliance Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the
receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Changes or modications not expressly approved by StarTech.com could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.

Industry Canada Statement

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe [B] est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)

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Instruction manual

Table of Contents

Introduction ............................................................................................1

Packaging contents .................................................................................................................................. 1

System requirements ...............................................................................................................................1

Product diagram ....................................................................................2

Top view .......................................................................................................................................................2

Bottom view ................................................................................................................................................ 2

Mounting hardware ................................................................................................................................. 2

LED indicators .........................................................................................3

LED diagram ................................................................................................................................................ 3

Hardware installation ............................................................................4

Install a drive on the PCIe card ............................................................................................................. 4

SATA M.2 drive-installation diagram (top side) .............................................................................. 4

PCIe M.2 drive-installation diagram (bottom side) ....................................................................... 5

Install the low-prole bracket ............................................................................................................... 5

Install the PCIe card .................................................................................................................................. 5

Initialize a drive ......................................................................................6

Prepare a drive for use on a computer running Windows .......................................................... 6

Prepare a drive for use on a computer running Mac OS .............................................................7

Technical support ................................................................................... 8

Warranty information ............................................................................8

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Introduction

This M.2 adapter card lets you mount both PCIe and SATA-based M.2 (NVMe) SSDs
inside your computer, through a PCI Express slot. It’s a versatile solution for upgrading
the performance and storage capacity of your desktop computer or server. The M.2
adapter card supports a single PCIe M.2 SSD, plus two SATA-based M.2 SSDs.

The adapter card oers wide installation compatibility, with support for virtually all M.2
drives (2230, 2242, 2260, 2280).

Packaging contents

• 1x 3-port M.2 NGFF SSD adapter card

• 1x low-prole bracket

• 3x M.2 mounting screws

• 3x M.2 mounting standos

• 3x M.2 mounting nuts

• 1x screwdriver

• 1x quick-start guide

System requirements

• A computer enabled with PCI Express (PCIe), and an available PCI Express x4, x8, or
x16 slot

• One or two SATA host ports on the host computer (for example, the SATA controller
card, or the motherboard SATA ports inside of your computer)

• An operating system that natively supports PCIe SSDs (NVMe), such as:

o Windows® 7 and later

o Mac OS 10.10.3 and later

Note: When installed in a compatible operating system, the card is natively supported
and doesn’t require any additional drivers or software. However, your operating system
must natively support PCIe SSDs (NVMe – Non-Volatile Memory Express).

System requirements are subject to change. For the latest requirements, please visit
www.startech.com/PEXM2SAT32N1.

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