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Dual U.2 SSD To PCIe 4.0 X8 Adapter Lightning-Fast Data Transfer.
Attention:
Please check if your motherboard supports the PCIe signal splitting function and be changed to x4x4x4x4 and X8X4X4 and Hyper M.2 X16 mode carefully before buying.
Only when your motherboard has PCIe signal splitting function,
multiple hard drives can be recogn.
The PCI-E16X slot on the motherboard needs to support signal splitting function | ||
PCI-E X4 X4 X4 X4 | PCI-E X8 X4 X4 | Hyper M.2 x16 |
Product specifications:
1.Dual U.2 to PCIe 4.0 X8 Adapter: By installing 2 x U.2 SSDs on this PCIe 4.0 X8 adapter, your computer will be able to access 2 x U.2 SSDs at the same time
2.Hardware Platform: Support Soft RAID in Intel/AMD platform, not
support Mac Pro 5.1 (Note: To set up Intel's RAID-on-CPU (VROC),
you need to purchase your license)
3.Set the PCIe Bifurcation mode of the corresponding PCIe slot in
the BIOS, support X4X4X4X4 or X4X4X8 or Hyper M.2 X16 mode (Note:
Can not support X8X4X4 mode)
4.Important: Because this adapter does not support PCIe
Bifurcation, it requires a motherboard that supports PCIe
Bifurcation. Otherwise, only the Port-1 port can recognize the U.2
SSD. Before purchasing, please check the PCIe expansion slot part
of the motherboard manual on the motherboard manufacturer's
website, or consult us directly
5.To reach PCIe 4.0 X4 (64Gbps) full speed, the CPU and motherboard
PCIe slot and PCIe M.2 SSD should all be PCIe 4.0 features (Note:
PCIe 4.0 is not supported on Intel CPUs below 11th generation)
6.Support OS Booting: Reinstall the OS, and set up BIOS/UEFI boot
from this U.2 SSD (Note: Some motherboards are too old to support
OS booting. In this case, U.2 SSDs can be used as storage disks)
7.OS compatibility: Plug-and-play in Windows 11/10/8/Linux/Mac OS
(Note: Not support Windows 7). The new U.2 SSD needs to be
initialized and formatted before it can be recognized by the
computer host.
Product Overview:
This product is an adapter expansion card designed specifically to
meet the needs of high-capacity and high-performance storage
expansion. By providing two U.2 (SFF-8639) slots, it can
simultaneously connect two U.2 (SFF-8639) SSDs and connect to the
computer motherboard through PCI-E 8X output ports, creating an
efficient storage solution for users. However, its use relies on
the support of the motherboard PCI-E slot for branching function,
which means that the motherboard needs to have the ability to split
the PCI-E slot into X4X4X4 or X4X4X8 in order to achieve normal
reading and use of two SSDs. It is suitable for data centers,
high-performance servers, and professional application scenarios
with high requirements for storage capacity and read/write speed.
Product features:
1. Dual U.2 (SFF-8639) slot design: The adapter card extender is carefully equipped with two SFF-8639
slots, specifically designed for installing U.2 (SFF-8639) SSDs.
These two slots are designed and manufactured strictly in
accordance with the standard specifications of U.2 (SFF-8639), with
precise internal dimensions and high-quality metal materials used
for contact points. After fine processing, they have excellent
conductivity and oxidation resistance, ensuring a tight and stable
connection with the SSD's gold fingers and ensuring the stability
of data transmission. In this way, users can easily access two
high-capacity U.2 (SFF-8639) SSDs simultaneously, greatly expanding
storage capacity and meeting the storage needs of massive data.
Whether it is storing large database files, high-definition video
materials, or dealing with complex data storage scenarios in
enterprise applications, it can be easily handled.
2. PCI-E 8X High Performance Output: The product's output port adopts PCI-E 8X interface, which has
high-speed data transmission capability and can fully utilize the
performance advantages of U.2 (SFF-8639) SSD. The PCI-E 8X
interface has significantly improved bandwidth compared to low
bandwidth interfaces, enabling fast data read and write operations,
effectively avoiding transmission bottlenecks when processing large
amounts of data, and ensuring efficient and stable data
transmission channels between two SSDs and motherboards in
scenarios such as multi-user concurrent access in data centers and
large-scale data processing in high-performance servers, ensuring
smooth operation of the entire storage system and meeting the
strict storage speed requirements of modern data intensive
applications.
3. Dependency on motherboard fork function: A key feature of this adapter expansion card is its dependence on
the motherboard PCI-E slot fork function. It requires the
motherboard to be able to split the PCI-E slot into X4X4X4 or
X4X4X8 forms to provide sufficient PCI-E channel bandwidth for two
U.2 (SFF-8639) SSDs, respectively, in order to achieve normal
reading and data transfer of the two SSDs. Although this design has
certain requirements for the motherboard, it can fully leverage the
dual SSD expansion advantages of the adapter card on motherboards
with corresponding conditions, achieve flexible configuration of
high-performance storage, and create a storage architecture that
better meets the needs of professional users.
4. Stable and reliable structure and circuit: The overall adapter card is constructed with high-quality
materials and has a sturdy and durable physical structure. The
bracket is made of metal material with good heat dissipation
performance, which can effectively protect the internal circuit
from external interference and help dissipate heat, ensuring
stability during long-term operation. The internal circuit board
utilizes rigorous wiring design, high-quality electronic
components, and advanced signal shielding and conditioning
technology to enhance the stability of signal transmission, reduce
the impact of electromagnetic interference on data transmission,
ensure the integrity and accuracy of data transmission between the
two SSDs and the motherboard, extend the product's service life,
and reduce maintenance costs.
Product Slot and Interface Introduction:
U. Slot 2 (SFF-8639): These two slots located on the adapter card are the core
components for connecting the U.2 (SFF-8639) SSD. They are strictly
built according to the U.2 (SFF-8639) standard, with a reasonable
layout of gold finger contact points inside. High quality
conductive alloy materials are used and treated with special gold
plating technology, resulting in extremely low contact resistance
and excellent oxidation resistance, ensuring reliable electrical
connection with SSDs. The slot is equipped with a stable fixing
structure around it, which can firmly fix the inserted SSD through
buckles or screws (depending on the design of the SSD), preventing
the SSD from loosening or shifting due to vibration, collision,
etc. during device operation, providing a solid guarantee for the
stable operation and data transmission of the SSD, and ensuring
that the SSD can maintain good performance even under long-term
high load read and write operations.
PCI-E 8X output interface: As a key interface connected to the motherboard, it is designed
and manufactured strictly in accordance with the PCI-E 8X standard.
Its golden fingers are made of high-quality metal materials and
undergo precise processing techniques to ensure dimensional
accuracy and shape tolerances meet requirements. They can
accurately dock with PCI-E slots on the motherboard that support
fork function. The pin layout inside the interface is optimized
according to the PCI-E 8X signal transmission specification, with
reasonable allocation of power, data, and control signal lines to
ensure high-speed and stable data transmission. At the same time,
the interface shell has good shielding performance, made of metal
material and grounded, effectively blocking external
electromagnetic interference, ensuring the integrity and accuracy
of data transmission, and laying a solid foundation for the
efficient operation of the entire storage system.
Transmission advantages:
Dual SSD collaborative performance: With the simultaneous connection of two U.2 (SFF-8639) SSDs,
significant expansion of storage capacity and significant
improvement in read and write performance can be achieved. In
practical applications, two SSDs can achieve parallel data read and
write operations through reasonable configuration and data
allocation strategies. For example, in scenarios such as
large-scale data backup and recovery in data centers, and data
interaction in complex virtualization environments on
high-performance servers, the collaborative work of dual SSDs can
fully utilize the bandwidth advantage of PCI-E 8X, greatly reducing
the waiting time for data read and write, improving the overall
efficiency of the storage system, and meeting the stringent storage
performance requirements of modern data intensive applications.
High speed and stable transmission guarantee: With the PCI-E 8X output interface and optimized circuit design
inside the adapter card, this product can achieve high-speed and
stable data transmission. It has a high theoretical transmission
rate, which is sufficient to cope with complex application
scenarios such as concurrent read and write of sea volume data and
multitasking data processing. At the same time, by using
high-quality signal transmission lines and advanced signal
conditioning technology, signal attenuation and interference are
effectively reduced, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of data
during transmission. Even in complex electromagnetic environments,
stable and reliable data transmission can be guaranteed, avoiding
system lag or data loss caused by data transmission problems, and
providing users with reliable and efficient storage services.
Usage:
Installing the U.2 (SFF-8639) SSD: First, make sure the computer is turned off and unplug the power
cord to ensure safe operation and avoid damage to the SSD. Find the
two SFF-8639 slots on the adapter card expander, carefully align
the gold fingers of the two U.2 (SFF-8639) SSDs with the
corresponding slots, pay attention to the markings on the SSDs and
the corresponding features of the slots, and ensure that the
orientation is correct. Then, smoothly insert the SSDs into the
slots one by one until each SSD is fully inserted and firmly
secured by the fixed structure of the slot, avoiding damage to the
SSD or slot caused by forced insertion.
Confirm motherboard support: Before installing the adapter card, it is necessary to confirm
whether the computer motherboard supports the PCI-E slot branching
function and can split the PCI-E slot into X4X4X4 or X4X4X8 forms.
You can refer to the product manual of the motherboard or search
for relevant technical specifications information on the official
website of the motherboard manufacturer to confirm. If the
motherboard does not have this function, it may not be able to read
two SSDs properly, and it is necessary to consider replacing the
motherboard with one that has the corresponding function.
Connect the motherboard: Carefully align the PCI-E 8X output interface of the adapter card
with the PCI-E slot on the motherboard that supports branching
function (channels have been split as required), and refer to the
markings on the interface to ensure correct orientation. Gently
insert the interface of the adapter card into the motherboard slot,
and then press it evenly to ensure that the interface is fully
inserted and tightly fitted, preventing poor contact. For some
interfaces that require additional fixation, screws or buckles
should be used to firmly fix the adapter card according to the
design requirements of the motherboard, to ensure that it will not
loosen due to vibration during computer operation.
System identification and configuration: After completing the hardware connection, reconnect the power cord
and start the computer. The system will automatically recognize the
two connected SSDs during the boot process, and users can perform
operations such as recognition, partitioning, and formatting on the
newly connected SSDs in the disk management tool of the operating
system. Depending on the operating system, the specific steps may
vary, but generally speaking, in Windows systems, users can perform
corresponding operations through the "Disk Management" tool; In
Linux systems, command-line tools such as "fdisk" and "mkfs" can be
used to partition and format hard drives. After completing these
basic configurations, users can store and read data on two SSDs
just like using a regular hard drive, and begin to enjoy the
convenience brought by the expanded large capacity and high-speed
storage.
Applicable scenarios:
Data center storage expansion: In a data center environment, massive amounts of data need to be
stored, and there are extremely high requirements for data read and
write speed, storage capacity, and system stability. This adapter
expansion card connects two U.2 (SFF-8639) SSDs and utilizes the
PCI-E slot branching function of the motherboard to provide larger
storage capacity and faster data transfer speed for data center
servers, meeting the needs of complex operations such as multi-user
concurrent access, large-scale data backup and recovery, database
management, etc., effectively improving the overall storage
performance of the data center, ensuring secure storage and
efficient processing of data.
High performance server upgrade: For high-performance servers, storage performance is often one of
the key factors affecting overall performance. When the server
needs to further expand storage capacity and improve read and write
speed, this adapter expansion card is an ideal choice. It allows
servers to simultaneously utilize the advantages of two U.2
(SFF-8639) SSDs, accelerate application startup, data loading, and
file transfer operations through reasonable configuration and
optimization of data storage strategies, meet the strict
requirements for storage speed and capacity in different
application scenarios such as database servers, graphics processing
servers, virtualization servers, etc., and improve the overall
performance and responsiveness of servers.
Enterprise level storage solution: In the daily operation of enterprises, a large amount of business
data, file information, databases, etc. need to be processed, which
has high requirements for the reliability, capacity, and
performance of storage devices. This adapter expansion card can be
used as part of an enterprise level storage system. By connecting
two U.2 (SFF-8639) SSDs and adapting them to internal servers or
storage devices, it provides a high-speed and high-capacity storage
solution for enterprises, meeting the needs of data storage and
access in different departments and business scenarios, ensuring
the stable operation of enterprise storage systems, and improving
the level of enterprise information management.
Package contents:
1x u.2 to PCI-e 8x Adapter.
1x long metal bracket.
1x screw kit.