Sabrent
4-Drive M.2 NVMe SSD to PCIe 4.0 x16 Bifurcation Adapter Card with Active Cooling
Significantly expand your desktop storage with the Sabrent Quad NVMe SSD Adapter Card (EC-P4BF). This adapter fits into a single physical x16 PCIe slot, enabling the installation of up to four high-performance NVMe SSDs. It supports the latest PCIe 4.0 speeds and is backward compatible with older PCIe generations, accommodating M.2 2230 through 2280 form factors. The aluminum construction ensures stability and excellent passive cooling, enhanced by included thermal padding. For demanding workloads, optional active cooling via a switchable fan prevents thermal throttling. The card is plug and play and supports various RAID configurations.
$99.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
536
/ 1154
#536 in Computer Interface Cards & Adapters
Price vs Category Average
-82%
Below average
Interface Type
4.016
/ PCIe x (Physical slot required)
Who it's for
- Massive Storage Density & Speed
- Effective Active Cooling
- Full PCIe 4.0 Bandwidth
Who should skip it
- Strict Motherboard Bifurcation Requirement
- Occupies Primary x16 Slot
- Increased Noise and Power Draw
Key Specs
Interface Type
PCIe 4.0 x16 (Physical slot required)
Supported Form Factors
M.2 2230/2242/2260/2280
Material
Aluminum
Dimensions
7.1 in (L) x 5.4 in (W) x 0.65 in (H)
Weight
17 oz
Supported Protocols
NVMe
Operating System Support
Windows 8.1 or higher
System Requirement
Motherboard compatible with PCIe Bifurcation
Features
- Adds four NVMe SSDs via one x16 PCIe slot.
- Supports PCIe 4.0 speeds for maximum performance.
- Includes thermal padding and optional active cooling.
- Compatible with M.2 2230/2242/2260/2280 drives.
- Requires motherboard support for PCIe bifurcation.
- Plug and play installation; no drivers needed.
- Supports Intel VROC and AMD Ryzen NVMe RAID.
- Constructed with quality aluminum for stability.
What customers say
Power users highly value this adapter for its exceptional storage density and sustained speed. The core praise centers on the robust build and the effective active cooling, which successfully prevents thermal throttling across all four NVMe drives, maintaining peak PCIe 4.0 performance. While setup complexity related to motherboard BIOS bifurcation settings is a noted initial hurdle for some, satisfaction dramatically increases once configured correctly. Despite a premium cost, the consensus is that the superior thermal management and reliable stability fully justify the investment for demanding storage expansion needs.
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