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    Vszerda ST538 8-Port SFF-8643 to PCIe 3.0 X16 Adapter Card, PEX8749 | 8x SFF-8643 Ports, PEX8749 Switch, U.2/U.3/M.2 NVMe + SAS/SATA HDD, All Platforms incl. Mac Pro, No Bifurcation Needed

    • 8-port SFF-8643 to PCIe 3.0 x16 adapter card: convert a single PCIe 3.0 x16 slot into 8x SFF-8643 ports - ideal for high-density U.2/U.3/M.2 NVMe RAID storage solutions.
    • Flexible connectivity: run U.2/U.3/M.2 NVMe SSDs via SFF-8639/SFF-8611 (Oculink) cables and SAS/SATA HDDs via SFF-8643 cables on the same card (cables not included).
    • Universal compatibility: powered by the Broadcom PEX8749 PCIe 3.0 switch - no motherboard/CPU bifurcation needed, works with all platforms including x86, ARM and Mac Pro.
    • Bandwidth: PCIe 3.0 x16 upstream with up to PCIe 3.0 x4 per SFF-8643 port (shared); handles unlimited capacities - 2TB/4TB NVMe SSDs and 10TB/22TB SAS/SATA drives alike.
    • Cross-platform plug and play with Windows 11/10/8, Linux and macOS; configure SSD RAID via native OS disk management tools. Backed by GLOTRENDS technical support.
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    Model: ST538

    Interface to PC PCI-Express 3.0 X16 (128Gbps speed at max), PCIE X16 Installation
    Interface to SSD 8 x SFF-8643 port shares PCI-Express 3.0 X16 bandwidth
    OS Compatibility Windows/Linux/macOS (Note: not support windows 7)
    PCIe Bifurcation Support,it powered by the PEX 8749 controller with PCIe switching technology
    Hardware Platform Intel and AMD, and support Mac Pro
    RAID Setup Software RAID setups via native OS disk management tools.
    Installation Low-profile and Regular-profile bracket

    Model: ST538

    Interface to PC PCI-Express 3.0 X16 (128Gbps speed at max), PCIE X16 Installation
    Interface to SSD 8 x SFF-8643 port shares PCI-Express 3.0 X16 bandwidth
    OS Compatibility Windows/Linux/macOS (Note: not support windows 7)
    PCIe Bifurcation Support,it powered by the PEX 8749 controller with PCIe switching technology
    Hardware Platform Intel and AMD, and support Mac Pro
    RAID Setup Software RAID setups via native OS disk management tools.
    Installation Low-profile and Regular-profile bracket

    GLOTRENDS ST538 8-Port SFF-8643 to PCIe 3.0 X16 Adapter Card, PEX8749 Eight drives, one slot. The ST538 is the high-density flagship: a Broadcom PEX8749 PCIe 3.0 switch turns a single x16 slot into eight SFF-8643 ports, each accepting U.2/U.3/M.2 NVMe SSDs (via SFF-8639/SFF-8611 Oculink cables) or SAS/SATA HDDs (via SFF-8643 cables). Build a 100TB+ mixed array without touching your motherboard's own ports. UNIVERSAL BY DESIGN The onboard switch handles lane splitting: no motherboard/CPU bifurcation, no BIOS settings - works across x86, ARM platforms and Mac Pro. BANDWIDTH YOU CAN PLAN AROUND PCIe 3.0 x16 upstream with up to PCIe 3.0 x4 per port (shared across ports). Handles unlimited drive capacities - 2TB/4TB NVMe SSDs and 10TB/22TB SAS/SATA HDDs alike. KEY FEATURES 8x SFF-8643 ports, NVMe (U.2/U.3/M.2) + SAS/SATA capable PEX8749 switch: no bifurcation needed, all platforms Plug and play on Windows 11/10/8, Linux and macOS RAID via native OS disk management tools


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    Brand GLOTRENDS
    Hardware Interface PCI Express 3.0
    Style standard
    Compatible Devices Personal Computer, Laptop, Server, Storage Device
    Number of Items 1
    Model Number ST538
    Manufacturer glotrends
    Item Highlight 8x SFF-8643 Ports, PEX8749 Switch, U.2/U.3/M.2 NVMe + SAS/SATA HDD, All Platforms incl. Mac Pro, No Bifurcation Needed
    Unit Count 1 Count
    Mfr Part Number ST538
    Warranty Description 30 Day Warranty Against Manufacturer Defects
    Operating System Windows 11/10/8, Linux, macOS
    Style Name standard

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