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Green PCIe expansion card with five M.2 B-key SATA slots

Vszerda

Vszerda SI-PEX40142 5-slot M.2 B-Key SATA expansion card

SKU CH-2N3E-TFQC3

Adds five M.2 B-Key SATA SSDs through a PCIe 3.0 x16 slot using JMB585 switching for up to 1700 MB/s

  • Interface typePCI
  • Bus interfacePci
  • Key featuresM.2 NGFF SSD drives
  • Product dimensions8.5 in × 4.5 in × 0.3 in
  • Product weight0.3 lb (0.14 kg)
  • Add five M.2 SATA SSDs through one PCIe x16 slot
  • JMB585 chipset delivers 1700 MB/s over PCIe Gen3 x2
  • FIS-based switching removes bottlenecks with multiple drives
  • Supports 2230 2242 2260 2280 22110 form factors
  • Storage-only card cannot boot an operating system

Five SATA M.2 slots on one card

The Vszerda SI-PEX40142 occupies a PCIe x16 slot and presents five M.2 B-key connectors for SATA SSDs. It targets builders who need many solid-state drives without using SATA ports on the motherboard. The JMB585 controller handles the traffic through a PCIe 3.0 x2 link.

Upgrade from single-drive adapters

A single M.2 riser or a motherboard slot only adds one drive. This card adds five at once, so the step up makes sense when the chassis has spare x16 lanes but no more SATA headers. The FIS-based switching design keeps simultaneous transfers from choking on the shared x2 bandwidth ceiling of 1700 MB/s.

Fits any x16 slot, boots not supported

The board measures 8.5 by 4.5 inches and accepts M.2 lengths from 2230 to 22110. It draws power from the slot and needs no extra cables or drivers. Because the firmware marks the array as storage-only, the operating system must live on a different drive.

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Price $166.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSYBA
Model nameSI-PEX40142
Part numberSI-PEX40142
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI
Bus interfacePci
Size & build
Product dimensions8.5 in × 4.5 in × 0.3 in
Product weight0.3 lb (0.14 kg)

Questions about this item

What PCIe slot width does the SI-PEX40142 require on the motherboard?

The card needs a physical x16 slot even though it operates over two PCIe 3.0 lanes.

Which step is often missed when installing the M.2 SSDs onto the card?

Secure each drive with the correct-length standoff and screw for its 2230, 2242, 2260, 2280 or 22110 form factor before closing the case.

When will the JMB585 controller need a driver update or replacement?

The controller is supported in-box by modern operating systems; replacement is only necessary if the card itself fails.

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