Dual U.2 SSD To PCIe 4.0 X8 Adapter Lightning-Fast Data Transfer

Product Specification

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.

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.