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Athena Power

Athena Power SP-M22NVME9SPB M.2 NVMe drive enclosure full-height bracket dual SSD SlimSAS

SKU CH-Q6WG-CBYD1

Holds two M.2 NVMe SSDs in a full-height PCIe bracket with dual SlimSAS connectors and keylocked aluminum tray

  • SizeM.2
  • Drive interfaceM.2 NVME M-Key
  • Supported drivesDual SSD
  • Product colorBlack
  • Product typeEnclosure
  • Main materialMetal
  • Supports two M.2 NVMe SSDs for expanded storage
  • Full-height PCIe bracket enables straightforward installation
  • SlimSAS x4 connectors deliver high-speed data paths
  • Anti-vibration springs keep each drive firmly seated
  • Aluminium frame and stainless-steel tray provide rugged protection

Dual M.2 NVMe adapter with SlimSAS connectivity

The Athena Power SP-M22NVME9SPB is a full-height PCIe bracket that holds two M.2 NVMe SSDs. It targets builders adding high-speed storage to a workstation or server chassis. The metal frame and lockable front bezel suit environments where drives must stay physically secure.

Two Slimline 4i device ports

Each SSD connects through its own SlimSAS x4 device port and receives dedicated Mini 4-pin power. This layout is the single specification that determines whether the host backplane or RAID card can drive both slots simultaneously. Without matching SlimSAS x4 and auxiliary power cables the adapter cannot function.

Aluminium frame and anti-vibration springs sustain

The stainless-steel tray uses springs to keep each SSD seated during continuous read-write cycles. A lockable aluminium bezel prevents accidental ejection while the open bracket allows chassis airflow to cool both drives under sustained load. No onboard fan is present, so case ventilation must handle the thermal output.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameAthena Power
Product lineM2U2 Series
Model nameM.2 SSD Enclosure
Part numberSP-M22NVME9SPB
Product colorBlack
Product typeEnclosure
Storage
Drive interfaceM.2 NVME M-Key
Supported drivesDual SSD
Ports & slots
External connectionNo
Power
Power adapterNo
Size & build
SizeM.2
Main materialMetal
Product dimensions159 mm × 120 mm × 18.5 mm
Product weight282 g
More details
Cooling fansNo

Questions about this item

What does PCIe 4.0 x4 mean for my M.2 SSD speed inside this enclosure?

Each slot runs at PCIe 4.0 x4, giving up to 8 GB/s per drive if the host platform and SSD both support Gen4; Gen3 drives fall back to 4 GB/s.

What SlimSAS connectors are on the card and what bandwidth do they limit?

Two Slimline 4i (SlimSAS x4) device ports each carry one PCIe 4.0 x4 link, so the cable and backplane become the practical ceiling.

Will this full-height bracket fit my 2280 NVMe drives and standard case slot?

Yes — the 159 mm x 120 mm bracket accepts 2242, 2260 and 2280 M-key SSDs and mounts in any full-height PCIe slot.

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