PCIe 3.0 x4 to U. 2 (SFF-8643) NVMe SSD Adapter Product Description
This adapter card enables seamless integration of a single U. 2 NVMe SSD (via SFF-8643 connector) into any system with an available PCIe 3.0 x4 slot (or larger). Designed for simplicity and performance, its ideal for upgrading workstations, servers, or storage arrays with high-speed NVMe storage.
Key Features:
Single U. 2 NVMe SSD Support Connects one enterprise/prosumer U. 2 SSD (Intel, Samsung, Micron, WD, etc. ) via PCIe.
PCIe 3.0 x4 Bandwidth Delivers full NVMe speeds (up to ~ 3.5GB /s sequential read/write).
Plug-and-Play No external power or drivers required (OS-dependent).
SFF-8643 to U. 2 (SFF-8639) Cable Included Most models include a mini-SAS HD (SFF-8643) to U. 2 cable for flexible SSD mounting.
Low-Profile & Passive Design Compact form factor with no heatsink (suitable for mild workloads).
Compatibility & Use Cases:
OS Support: Windows, Linux, macOS (with NVMe driver support).
Ideal For:
Adding U. 2 NVMe storage to motherboards lacking native U. 2 ports.
Upgrading workstations/servers for fast boot drives or caching.
Test benches or storage expansions in data centers.
Notes:
Bifurcation Not Required Uses a direct PCIe x4 link (no lane splitting needed).
Hot-Swap Capable If supported by the OS/motherboard.
Backward Compatible Works in PCIe x8/x16 slots (at x4 speeds).
A cost-effective solution for unlocking U. 2 NVMe speeds on standard PCIe systems. Let me know if you need recommendations for compatible SSDs!