The AXAGON PCEM2-ND PCI-Express controller allows you to connect two M.2 SSD disks to a desktop computer and also supports the RAID function. Due to its high-quality construction, compact size and well-thought-out design, the adapter is an ideal choice for upgrading desktop computers that are not equipped with an M.2 slot. It can also be used in the absence of M.2 expansion slots.

The adapter is universal and compatible with any motherboard, and it also works on motherboards without PCI-Express Bifurcation support. The quality chip of the Asmedia company is behind the unique functionality. Thanks to the PCI-Express 3.0 interface compatible with x8 and x16 expansion slots, a maximum transfer speed of up to 4000 MB/s (4 GB/s) is available.

The adapter supports the use of single-sided and double-sided NVMe (PCI-Express) M.2 SSD disks. The reduction has no limit to the capacity of the SSD disk, and M.2 cards up to 22x110 mm in size can be used. For discs shorter than 22110, the back of the card can be detached to fit in a small space. The package also includes a low-profile backplate for installation in low-profile enclosures. The M.2 controller card also has an integrated PCI-Express slot lock for a better fit in the PCIe slot. The lock can be easily broken if necessary.

The PCIe adapter supports SW RAID, which can be created with appropriate software or tools integrated into the operating system. By setting up RAID 1, you can achieve effective data protection using mirroring.

The chip is cooled by a high-performance passive heatsink. Heatsinks up to 22 mm wide can be used to cool M.2 disks, AXAGON M.2 heatsinks CLR-M2L3, CLR-M2L6 and CLR-M2L10 are suitable. The LED indicates a disk connection or data transfer in the M.2 slot. The installation is completely automatic, anyone can do it.

- Full Plug and Play support.
- Simultaneous operation of both disks even on motherboards without PCIe branching support.
- Size 2230, 2242, 2260, 2280, 22110 mm M.2 disk support.
- The removable back cover of the card enables use in small spaces. In this case, the 22110 plate cannot be installed.
- Support for M key or B+M key NVMe (PCI-Express) M.2 SSD disks without limiting the maximum capacity.
- Support for single-sided and double-sided M.2 disks.
- SSD card booting support.
- The bandwidth / data transfer speed of the box is around 3500 MB/s (3.5 GB/s), due to the limitations of the PCI-Express 3.0 interface connector.
- RAID SW support allows software RAID to be created using appropriate SW or tools in the operating system.
- Integrated PCI-E slot lock for a better grip on the card. It can be broken off if necessary.
- Option to install heatsinks on disks in both slots. The maximum width of the heat sink is 22 mm, compatible with AXAGON CLR-M2L3, CLR-M2L6 and CLR-M2L10 heat sinks.
- No driver installation required.
- The adapter is powered directly from the PCI-Express busbar, no external power supply is required.
- The double LED signal indicates disk connection or data transfer in the M.2 slot.
- Dimensions: 180 x 64 x 20 mm.
- Weight 75 g.