StarTech.com
StarTech.com QUAD-M2-PCIE-CARD-B
Expand your system's storage significantly with the StarTech.com QUAD-M2-PCIE-CARD-B. This high-performance adapter allows you to install up to four M.2 SSDs, supporting both NVMe and AHCI protocols, via a single PCIe 4.0 x16 slot. Experience rapid data access with speeds up to 7.8GBps per drive. It offers broad compatibility with various M.2 sizes and brands, and supports software RAID for flexible storage management. The included vented bracket ensures optimal airflow for reliable performance in desktop, workstation, or server environments.
$177.12
Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
536
/ 1154
#536 in Computer Interface Cards & Adapters
Price vs Category Average
-69%
Below average
Host Interface
4.016
/ PCIe x slot
Who it's for
- High Storage Density
- Maximized PCIe Bandwidth
- Robust Thermal Management
Who should skip it
- Bifurcation Dependency
- High Slot Consumption
- Complex Setup and Configuration
Key Specs
Host Interface
PCIe 4.0 x16 slot
Number of Ports
4 M.2 SSD slots
Maximum Data Transfer Rate
Up to 7.8GBps per drive
Supported Protocols
NVMe or AHCI
Supported M.2 Sizes
2242, 2260, 2280, and 22110mm
Includes
Pre-installed full-profile vented bracket
RAID Support
Software RAID (Storage Spaces, mdraid/mdadm)
Warranty
2-year
Features
- Install up to four M.2 SSDs
- Achieve high read/write speeds
- Supports NVMe and AHCI protocols
- Software RAID functionality included
- Wide M.2 size and brand compatibility
- Vented bracket for heat dissipation
- Plugs into a single PCIe 4.0 x16 slot
- Designed for high-performance storage
What customers say
Professional users highly approve of this card for its robust build quality and effective passive cooling, recognizing it as a premium solution for high-density NVMe storage. When system hardware supports PCIe bifurcation, users achieve excellent, reliable performance, maximizing I/O throughput across all four drives simultaneously. The core positive theme centers on high performance for the right setup. However, a significant barrier exists for average consumers. Many experience frustration because full four-drive utilization requires specific motherboard BIOS settings, leading to perceived incompatibility issues rather than product defects. This complexity tempers the overall score despite its power for the target audience.
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