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Overview


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




At-a-glance


  • COMPATIBILITY: No drivers or software required and works w/any OS (e.g.,Windows, Linux); Compatible with PCI Express 4.0/3.0 motherboards with PCIe Bifurcation and an available x8 or x16 slot; PCIe bifurcation required; Not compatible with M.2 SATA drives

  • DUAL REMOVABLE M.2 DRIVE BAYS: Use an available PCIe 4.0 x8 or x16 expansion slot to install, swap, or upgrade PCIe M.2 SSDs; Supports 2230, 2242, 2260, and 2280 M-Key M.2 NVMe SSDs; Additional drive trays sold separately (TR-M2-REMOVABLE-PCIE)

  • EFFECTIVE EXPANSION: Provide quick-swap external access to internal M.2 NVMe drives without requiring external enclosures or adapters; Maintain full drive performance of up to 64Gbps per drive; Ideal for servicing, replacing, or upgrading M.2 drives

  • RELIABLE PERFORMANCE: Vented stainless steel frame, bracket, & tray w/thermal pads, along w/an aluminum cover & active cooling fans, aid in heat dissipation; Anti-vibration springs on the drive tray reduce shock or vibrations; Optional screw for stability

  • TOOLLESS INSTALLATION: Install an M.2 drive into the drive tray or insert the tray into the drive bay without the need for tools; Power/Activity LED indicator; Drive tray features a latching mechanism and is lockable for secure installation (2 keys incl.)




Reasons to buy

  • COMPATIBILITY: No drivers or software required and works w/any OS (e.g.,Windows, Linux); Compatible with PCI Express 4.0/3.0 motherboards with PCIe Bifurcation and an available x8 or x16 slot; PCIe bifurcation required; Not compatible with M.2 SATA drives
  • DUAL REMOVABLE M.2 DRIVE BAYS: Use an available PCIe 4.0 x8 or x16 expansion slot to install, swap, or upgrade PCIe M.2 SSDs; Supports 2230, 2242, 2260, and 2280 M-Key M.2 NVMe SSDs; Additional drive trays sold separately (TR-M2-REMOVABLE-PCIE)
  • EFFECTIVE EXPANSION: Provide quick-swap external access to internal M.2 NVMe drives without requiring external enclosures or adapters; Maintain full drive performance of up to 64Gbps per drive; Ideal for servicing, replacing, or upgrading M.2 drives
  • RELIABLE PERFORMANCE: Vented stainless steel frame, bracket, & tray w/thermal pads, along w/an aluminum cover & active cooling fans, aid in heat dissipation; Anti-vibration springs on the drive tray reduce shock or vibrations; Optional screw for stability
  • TOOLLESS INSTALLATION: Install an M.2 drive into the drive tray or insert the tray into the drive bay without the need for tools; Power/Activity LED indicator; Drive tray features a latching mechanism and is lockable for secure installation (2 keys incl.)

Specification

Technical Description: StarTech.com Dual-Bay M.2 NVMe SSD to PCIe x8 Removable Mobile Rack; Bifurcation Required; Tool-less Installation, PCIe Backplane w/Two Hot-Swap Drive Bays
Features
Mean time between failures (MTBF):Statistical model used to indicate product/mechanism reliability; expressed in hours and percentage of duty cycle. This number (in hours) does not indicate the mean time before failure for a single unit/mechanism.
40000 h
Data transfer rate:Rate at which data can be transferred. Usually expressed in units per second. May vary with network configurations.
128 Gbit/s
Key lock:
Yes
LED indicators:
Yes
Number of fans:The quantity of fans (apparatus with rotating blades that creates a current of air for cooling or ventilation).
2 fan(s)
RAID support:The device uses RAID, which is a storage technology that combines multiple disk drive components into a logical unit for the purposes of data redundancy and performance improvement. Data is distributed across the drives in one of several ways, referred to as RAID levels, depending on the specific level of redundancy and performance required.
No
S.M.A.R.T. support:
Yes
TRIM support:
Yes
Hot-swap:
Yes
SSD form factor:
M.2
SSD interface:
M.2
Number of SSDs supported:
2
Product colour:
Black
Type:Characteristics of the device.
Backplane

Logistics data
Master (outer) case height:
258 mm
Master (outer) case length:
485 mm
Master (outer) case width:
325 mm
Products per master (outer) case:
28 pc(s)

Operational conditions
Operating relative humidity (H-H):
10 - 60%
Operating temperature (T-T):The minimum and maximum temperatures at which the product can be safely operated.
-10 - 60 °C
Storage temperature (T-T):The minimum and maximum temperatures at which the product can be safely stored.
0 - 50 °C

Packaging content
Number of lock keys included:
2 pc(s)
Number of screws:
2
Quick start guide:Instructions, either online, as a computer program or in paper form, to allow you to set up and start using the product quickly.
Yes

Packaging data
Package weight:Weight of the packaged product.
500 g
Package depth:The distance from the front to the back of the packaging.
151 mm
Package height:The distance from the top to the bottom of the packaging.
46 mm
Package width:The distance from one side of the packaging to the other.
230 mm

Ports & interfaces
PCIe version:
4.0
Host interface:Interface that enables a host controller to communicate with a driver.
PCI Express

Technical details
Compliance certificates:
RoHS

Weight & dimensions
Depth:The distance from the front to the back of something.
121 mm
Height:The measurement of the product from head to foot or from base to top.
19 mm
Weight:Weight of the product without packaging (net weight). If possible, the net weight is given including standard accessories and supplies. Please note that sometimes the manufacturer leaves out the weight of accessories and/or supplies.
500 g
Width:The measurement or extent of something from side to side.
186 mm

Product details

2M2-REMOVABLE-PCIE StarTech.com 0065030904650

StarTech.com Dual-Bay M.2 NVMe SSD to PCIe x8 Removable Mobile Rack; Bifurcation Required; Tool-less Installation, PCIe Backplane w/Two Hot-Swap Drive Bays

£160.99 and In stock

SKU: 2M2-REMOVABLE-PCIE

StarTech.com Dual-Bay M.2 NVMe SSD to PCIe x8 Removable Mobile Rack; Bifurcation Required; Tool-less Installation, PCIe Backplane w/Two Hot-Swap Drive Bays

Quick Code: Q1519149 MPN: 2M2-REMOVABLE-PCIE
£160.99

Quantity:
In Stock