Axagon PCEM2-XS adapter internal al.2 heatsink NVM

With the PCEM2-XS, AXAGON offers an internal adapter that connects NVMe M.2 SSDs to the PC via a PCI-Express slot. This is particularly useful when the motherboard does not have a corresponding M.2 slot or when those slots are already occupied. The adapter allows for the use of single-sided and double-sided SSDs in x16, x8, and x4 slots.

The PCI-Express bus powers the PCEM2-XS directly, eliminating the need for an external power source. Thermal pads and copper ventilation openings help dissipate the heat generated by the M.2 SSD under load. An LED indicator provides information about the connection and data transfer.

Technical Details:

• Input:

Interface: PCI-Express 3.0
Number of lanes: 4-Lane (x4)
Speed: 8 GB/s (bidirectional)
Compatibility:
PCI-Express 5.0 / 4.0 / 3.0 / 2.1 / 2.0 / 1.1 / 1.0a
PCIe Slot: x4 / x8 / x16

• Output:

Interface: M.2 NVMe (PCI-Express)
Connector: 75-pin M.2 M-key
Compatibility: all NVMe M.2 SSDs

• Supported Devices:

M.2 2280 / M.2 2260 / M.2 2242 / M.2 2230
Type: single-sided / double-sided M.2 SSDs
Max. Disk Capacity: no limit

• Compatibility:

MS Windows: 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7 (all 32- and 64-bit versions)
MS Windows Server: 2016 / 2012 / 2008 R2 (all 32- and 64-bit versions)
Linux: Kernel 2.6.31 and higher

• Package Contents:

1x PCI-Express adapter
Mounting materials
Installation manual.