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Black metal 5.25 inch backplane with eight NVME M.2 slots and three 4010mm fans

Athena Power

Athena Power BP-M28NVME525 5.25" 8-bay NVME backplane

SKU CH-M9QX-F2WGA

Holds eight NVME M.2 SSDs in a single 5.25" bay with Slimline 4i x 8 connectivity, built-in blower fans and a locking metal carrier

  • Size5.25 in (13.3 cm)
  • Drive interfaceM.2 NVME M-Key
  • Bay count8
  • Power details12 V/2A, 3V3/0.5A
  • Product colorBlack
  • Product typeEnclosure
  • Holds eight NVME drives in one 5.25" bay
  • SlimSAS 4i x 8 interface links all eight drives to the host
  • Aluminium carrier with thermal pads and three 4010 blowers keep temperatures low
  • Spring-loaded anti-vibration design maintains steady drive operation
  • Metal keylock with two keys secures physical access to the array

Eight-bay NVME backplane

The Athena Power BP-M28NVME525 fits a standard 5.25-inch bay and holds up to eight M.2 NVME SSDs. It accepts drive lengths of 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 mm. The unit is built from an aluminium backplane with a stainless steel carrier and includes a metal keylock with two keys. Three 4010 mm blower fans provide active cooling.

Suits high-density storage builds

This backplane is aimed at builders who want maximum NVME capacity in a single optical-bay slot. It requires a host connection through a Slimline (SlimSAS) 4i x 8 interface, so systems without that connector cannot use it. Buyers who need external connectivity or an included power supply should look elsewhere.

Slimline 4i x 8 host link

The only data path is the Slimline (SlimSAS) 4i x 8 connector on the rear of the module. All eight drives share this single link, so the host controller and cable must support the same interface for any drives to be recognised.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameAthena Power
Product lineM2U2 Series
Model nameM.2 SSD Enclosure
Part numberBP-M28NVME525
Product colorBlack
Product typeEnclosure
Storage
Drive interfaceM.2 NVME M-Key
Bay count8
Ports & slots
External connectionNo
Power
Power adapterNo
Power details12 V/2A, 3V3/0.5A
Size & build
Size5.25 in (13.3 cm)
Main materialMetal
Product dimensions171.0(L) × 145.8(W) × 41.5(H)mm
Product weight1.15 Kgs
More details
Cooling fansYes

Questions about this item

What M.2 lengths does the BP-M28NVME525 accept?

The backplane accommodates NVME M.2 SSDs in 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280mm lengths.

How loud and hot does the unit get when all eight drives run continuously?

Three 4010mm blower fans and aluminum carrier covers with thermal pads dissipate heat across the 171.0 x 145.8 x 41.5mm chassis.

Which host connector must my system already provide for this backplane to function?

The module requires a Slimline (SlimSAS) 4i x 8 interface on the host side to communicate with the eight NVME drives.

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