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SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK PCIe X1 to 2-Port M.2 NVMe Adapter Card

SKU CH-EFC6-AV662

Adds two M.2 NVMe SSD slots to a PCIe X1 slot for extra high-speed storage

  • Adds two NVMe drives from one PCIe X1 slot
  • Fits PCIe X1, X4, X8 or X16 motherboard slots
  • Stable signal design for daily and light server use
  • Compact riser saves chassis space
  • Driver-free setup on Windows and Linux

Dual M.2 NVMe expansion from one PCIe X1 slot

This adapter converts a single PCIe X1 slot into two independent M.2 M-Key NVMe ports, letting you install a pair of NVMe SSDs in desktops, mini servers or NAS units. The card uses a compact riser design that fits tight chassis spaces and operates driver-free on mainstream Windows and Linux systems.

Check slot availability and operating system

Verify that your motherboard has a free PCIe X1, X4, X8 or X16 slot and that the firmware can boot from an add-in NVMe controller if you plan to use one of the SSDs as a boot drive. Confirm your operating system is a current Windows or Linux release so the plug-and-play behaviour works without extra drivers.

Replaces single-drive M.2 adapters

The jump is worth it when you have exhausted onboard M.2 sockets or need two NVMe drives without stepping up to a wider PCIe card. It is not suited for builds that require more than two NVMe devices or demand full PCIe X4 bandwidth per drive.

Highlights

  • Adds two NVMe drives from one PCIe X1 slot
  • Fits PCIe X1, X4, X8 or X16 motherboard slots
  • Stable signal design for daily and light server use
  • Compact riser saves chassis space
  • Driver-free setup on Windows and Linux

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

What comes in the box and what must I buy separately to use this adapter?

The adapter card itself is included; you will need to supply two M.2 M-Key NVMe SSDs and a free PCIe X1 (or larger) slot on your motherboard.

How do I decide which M.2 NVMe SSD version or capacity to install in the two ports?

Choose any M.2 M-Key NVMe drive that fits your motherboard's supported lengths (2230, 2242, 2260, 2280); the card simply passes the PCIe lanes through to each slot.

What does the PCIe X1 interface mean for real-world NVMe performance once the card is installed?

Each SSD will run at PCIe X1 lane speeds, so sequential throughput is limited to that single lane rather than the full X4 potential of the drive.

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