StarTech.com Dual-Bay M.2 NVMe SSD To PCIe X8 Removable Mobile Rack; Bifurcation Required; Tool-less Installation, PCIe Hot-Swap Drive Bay.

Supports 2230, 2242, 2260, and 2280 M-Key M. 2 drive to be placed into the drive tray or inserted into the drive bay without needing tools. It features a power/activity LED indicator, a latching drive tray, and a lockable installation with two included keys. Provide quick-swap external access to internal M. 2 NVMe drives without needing external enclosures or adapters, which can affect throughput. The ability to quickly remove drives is ideal for servicing, replacing, or upgrading M.2 drives. Additional drive trays, TR-M2-REMOVABLE-PCIE, are sold separately. No on-board chip means to no drivers or software requirements and is compatible with any operating system, including Windows and Linux. M. 2 backplane works with PCI Express 4.0/3.0 motherboards that support PCIe bifurcation and have an available x8 or x16 slot. DUAL REMOVABLE M. 2 DRIVE BAYS: Use an available PCIe 4.0 x8 or x16 expansion slot to install, swap, or upgrade PCIe M. 2 SSDs; Supports 2230, 2242, 2260, and 2280 M-Key M. 2 NVMe SSDs; Additional drive trays sold separately (TR-M2-REMOVABLE-PCIE) TOOLLESS INSTALLATION: Install an M. 2 drive into the drive tray or insert the tray into the drive bay without the need for tools; Power/Activity LED indicator; Drive tray features a latching mechanism and is lockable for secure installation (2 keys incl.) 2 NVMe drives without requiring external enclosures or adapters; Maintain full drive performance of up to 64Gbps per drive; Ideal for servicing, replacing, or upgrading M.2 drives RELIABLE PERFORMANCE: Vented stainless steel frame, bracket, & tray w/thermal pads, along w/an aluminum cover & active cooling fans, aid in heat dissipation; Anti-vibration springs on the drive tray reduce shock or vibrations; Optional screw for stability Windows, Linux); Compatible with PCI Express 4.0/3.0 motherboards with PCIe Bifurcation and an available x8 or x16 slot; PCIe bifurcation required; Not compatible with M.2 SATA drives