Add support for two M.2 SSDs to your compatible QNAP NAS, Windows/Linux PC, or server using the QNAP Dual M.2 PCIe Gen3 NVMe SSD Expansion Cardfrom QNAP. The two M.2 slots support 2280 or 22110 NVMe PCIe Gen3 x4 M.2 SSDs and interfaces with your host system using a PCIe Gen3 x4 connection, which provides up to 32 Gb/s of bandwidth. M.2 SSDs can be installed to form caching pools or an auto-tiering volume, while integrated thermal sensors allow for real-time temperature monitoring. A quiet cooling module, made up of a heat sink and a fan, help minimize overheating risks and maintain high performance.

Please be aware that M.2 SSDs are not included.

Supports Two M.2 2280 or 22110 PCIe SSDs    Dual NVMe PCIe Gen3 x4 SSD Slots    PCIe Gen3 x4 Host Interface    Up to 32 Gb/s of Bandwidth    Includes Low-Profile Bracket (Default)    Includes Low-Profile Flat Bracket    Includes Full-Height Bracket    SSDs Not Included    Windows, Linux, and QNAP NAS Compatible

The efficient architecture of the QM2-2P-344A allows you to easily install NVMe SSDs and maximize their performance with a quiet cooling module.

Install M.2 SSDs to configure SSD caching, an SSD volume, or Qtier (QNAP's auto-tiering technology) to improve overall NAS/PC performance, with no screwdrivers required.

Monitor the status of any installed M.2 SSDs with the LED indicators.

Monitor the temperature of any installed M.2 SSDs with the thermal sensors.

A quiet cooling module (heatsink and smart fan) helps minimize overheating risks and sustains constant high performance.

Enable SSD caching to optimize system performance and reduce I/O latency. Caching is especially ideal for IOPS-demanding applications such as virtual machines and systems with a large number of small files.

Alternatively, you can set up Qtier auto-tiering to your NAS to improve overall system performance and maximize storage utilization.

Qtier is only supported by x86-based NAS (Intel or AMD) and 64-bit ARM-based NAS with 2GB RAM and QTS 4.4.1 (or later).

Photographers and videographers can tackle high-resolution raw multimedia editing directly on NVMe SSD volumes. There will also be improved performance for apps that require faster speeds, including Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro, or Adobe After Effects. RAID configurations can help prevent data loss from drive failure and application load times can be minimized by offloading bandwidth-demanding tasks to SSDs.

Add M.2 SSDs to your Windows/Linux computer using the QM2-2P-344A to boost overall IOPS performance. PCIe provides higher bandwidth to deliver faster computing speed and data access.

Configure RAID in the QM2-2P-344A to obtain data protection and/or performance acceleration with your computer's built-in software RAID 0/1 functionality.

• Windows users can set up software RAID groups in "Control Panel" > "Storage Spaces."
• Windows Server users can set up software RAID groups in "Server Manager."
• Ubuntu users must enter commands into "mdadm" to set up software RAID groups.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will this work with A Dell Optiplex 9020 MT Computer?

A: Yes, the Sabrent NVMe M.2 SSD to PCIe Adapter Card with Aluminum Heatsink will be fully compatible with your Optiplex 9020 MT.

Q: 2. What Q nap software is available of which is able to be used on a Win 10 64 bit machine for creating RAID arrays etc.? Where can it be obtained or downloaded? Name of file to look for?? Thx

A: This is specifically for a QNAP NAS.

Q: 3. I have an HP Envy 795-0030qd CTO computer with a 844c Berks motherboard that has a PCIe x16 slot. 1. Will this adapter work in my computer? 2. Will this adapter work with a Samsung 970 EVO Plus 2TB M.2 SSD? I have a Samsung 970 EVO 2 TB installed in the M.2 slot as the boot drive and would like a second to clone my boot drive.

A: Yes, the Sabrent NVMe M.2 SSD to PCIe Adapter Card with Aluminum Heatsink will work with HP Envy 795-0030qd CTO computer with a 844c Berks motherboard and the Samsung 970 EVO Plus 2TB M.2 SSD.

Q: 4. Hi, just want to make sure if this card has a built-in bifurcation, so I can plug it to a no bifurcation support motherboard?

A: The Sabrent 4-Drive NVMe M.2 SSD PCIe 4.0 x 16 Bifurcation Adapter Card requires a motherboard with Bifurcation support.

Q: 5. Must all SSD's be same memory size?

A: You can use different sized SSD in the QNAP TBS-464 M.2 NVMe SSD NASbook BH #QNTBS4648GUS. Depending on the RAID mode this could impact performance or total size available. It is best to use matching drives.

Q: 6. will this work in Synology 1821+ NAS?

A: The QNAP QM2-2P2G2T Dual M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe SSD & Dual-Port 2.5GbE Expansion Card is not compatible with the Synology 1821+ NAS.

Q: 7. What's the maximum size SSDs that it can accept?

A: The maximum size of SSD the QNAP QM2-2P10G1TB Dual M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe SSD & 10GbE Expansion Card can accept is dictated by the parent device it is being installed into. Even within those devices, different amounts of on board system RAM can affect those maximum amounts.

Q: 8. Has anyone tried this NAS with (4) Crucial 4TB P3 NVMe PCIe 3.0 M.2? It's not listed on the compatability page, but QNAP usually works well with everything. I saw one review online saying this NAS does not allow for four 4TB NVMEs - want to make sure it works before purchasing.

A: Yes, the Crucial 4TB P3 NVMe PCIe 3.0 M.2 Internal SSD will be compatible with the QNAP TBS-464 M.2 NVMe SSD NASbook.

Q: 9. Can this run off usb-c PD power?

A: The QNAP TBS-464 M.2 NVMe SSD NASbook, B&H # QNTBS4648GUS, does not support USB C Power Delivery. The only way to power it is using the included AC adapter.

Q: 10. Would this work in a Mac Pro 2010 tower to connect two NVMe drives via one PCIe slot? (in High Sierra which supports NVMe)

A: No, the QNAP Dual M.2 22110 / 2280 PCIe Gen2 x4 NVMe SSD Expansion Card B&H # QNQM22P244A is designed to work only with select QNAP NAS systems.