With the PCEM2-N, AXAGON offers an internal adapter that connects an NVMe M.2 SSD to the PC via a PCI-Express slot. This is particularly useful when the motherboard does not have a suitable M.2 slot or when those slots are already occupied. The adapter allows the use of single-sided and double-sided M.2 SSDs in x16, x8, and x4 PCIe 3.0 slots.

The PCI-Express bus powers the PCEM2-N directly, eliminating the need for an external power source. Thermal pads and copper ventilation openings help dissipate the heat generated by the M.2 SSDs under load. Two LED indicators provide information on the connection status and data transfer activity.

Technical details:

• Dimensions: 105 x 8 x 49 mm (W x H x D)
• Input:
• Interface: PCI-Express 3.0
• Number of lanes: 4-Lane (x4)
• Speed (PCI-Express 3.0): 8 GB/s (bidirectional)
• Compatibility: PCI-Express 1.0a / 1.1 / 2.0 / 2.1 / 3.0
• PCIe Slot: x4 / x8 / x16
• Output:
• Interface: M.2 NVMe (PCI-Express)
• Connector: 75-pin M.2 M-Key or B+M-Key
• Compatibility: all M.2 NVMe SSDs (M-Key)
• Supported sizes:
• 2280 / 2260 / 2242 / 2230
• Height: 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 with standard bracket
• Low-profile bracket
• 2x thermal pads
• Mounting materials and screwdriver
• Installation manual.