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Green PCB adapter board with gold PCIe edge connector and silver ruler SSD slot

SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK PCIe 4.0 x4 Host Adapter to NVMe Ruler E1.S Carrier (5.9mm/8.0mm)

SKU CH-CXN8-SV6K3

Connects NVMe E1.S ruler SSDs (5.9mm or 8.0mm) to a PCIe 4.0 x4 slot for 1U server storage expansion

  • PCIe 4.0 x4 interface delivers high-speed NVMe throughput
  • Dual 5.9mm and 8.0mm thickness support fits standard 1U server racks
  • Purpose-built carrier for E1.S short SSDs in dense storage nodes
  • Stable signal integrity maintains performance under continuous heavy loads
  • Plug-and-play compatibility works with Windows, Linux and mainstream server OS

PCIe 4.0 x4 E1.S Carrier Adapter

This PCIe 4.0 x4 host adapter connects NVMe E1.S ruler SSDs to a standard expansion slot. It supports both 5.9mm and 8.0mm drive thicknesses for flexible deployment. The carrier is designed for 1U server racks and high-density storage nodes. Plug-and-play operation works with Windows, Linux and mainstream server operating systems.

Suits 1U rack builds needing E1.S NVMe expansion

Builders fitting short E1.S SSDs into a 1U chassis will find the dual-thickness support and compact carrier practical. It is not intended for M.2 or U.2 drive form factors. Users requiring hot-swap backplane integration should verify chassis compatibility separately. The adapter targets enterprise storage density rather than desktop upgrades.

Stable signal integrity under sustained heavy loads

The design prioritises reliable signal integrity for continuous heavy-load operation in enterprise environments. Performance remains consistent during extended write and read cycles typical of data centre workloads. Thermal behaviour scales with the installed SSD and system airflow. No active cooling is included on the carrier itself.

Highlights

  • PCIe 4.0 x4 interface delivers high-speed NVMe throughput
  • Dual 5.9mm and 8.0mm thickness support fits standard 1U server racks
  • Purpose-built carrier for E1.S short SSDs in dense storage nodes
  • Stable signal integrity maintains performance under continuous heavy loads
  • Plug-and-play compatibility works with Windows, Linux and mainstream server OS

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

What PCIe slot width and version does the SMUGDESK adapter need to run at full speed?

It requires a PCIe 4.0 x4 slot to deliver the rated interface bandwidth for the E1.S SSD.

Will the carrier accept both 5.9 mm and 8.0 mm thick E1.S ruler SSDs at the same time?

The adapter supports either thickness option, but only one drive is mounted per carrier at a time.

How can I confirm the E1.S drive is recognised and running at PCIe 4.0 x4 after installation?

Check the OS device manager or `lspci -vv` output for a PCIe 4.0 x4 link width and speed on the adapter.

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