PCIe 5.0 x16 4-Port NVMe M.2 Expansion Card | 2230–2280
PCIe 5.0 x16 4-Port NVMe M.2 Expansion Card | 2230–2280
PCIe 5.0 x16 to 4-Port NVMe M.2 Expansion Card
Unlock the full potential of your desktop PC with this PCIe 5.0 x16 4-Port NVMe M.2 Expansion Card. Designed for enthusiasts and professionals who demand maximum storage bandwidth, this adapter lets you run four NVMe M.2 drives simultaneously from a single PCIe 5.0 x16 slot — dramatically expanding your system's storage capacity and throughput without sacrificing any existing slots.
Key Features
- 4 Independent NVMe M.2 Slots — Support up to four NVMe SSDs at once, compared to the single drive limitation without this card
- PCIe 5.0 x16 Interface — Delivers cutting-edge bandwidth to keep pace with the latest high-speed NVMe drives
- Wide M.2 Size Compatibility — Accommodates M.2 form factors 2230, 2242, 2260, and 2280 for maximum drive flexibility
- Bifurcation Support — Requires motherboard BIOS setting "PCIEX16 Bifurcation" configured to "PCIE 4x4" or "PCIE X4X4X4X4" mode for full 4-drive operation
- Durable Construction — Built from a robust plastic and metal combination for long-lasting reliability
- Compact Footprint — Measures just 14.3 × 12 cm, fitting neatly inside standard ATX and mid-tower cases
What's in the Box?
- 1 × PCIe 5.0 x16 4-Port NVMe M.2 Expansion Card
- Mounting hardware (screws included)
Specifications
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| Number of M.2 Slots | 4 |
| Supported M.2 Sizes | 2230 / 2242 / 2260 / 2280 |
| Drive Protocol | NVMe |
| Material | Plastic + Metal |
| Dimensions | 14.3 × 12 cm |
| BIOS Requirement | PCIEX16 Bifurcation → PCIE 4x4 / PCIE X4X4X4X4 |
Important Setup Note
To enable all four NVMe drives simultaneously, you must enable PCIe x16 Bifurcation in your motherboard's BIOS settings. Look for "PCIEX16 Bifurcation" and set it to "PCIE 4x4" or "PCIE X4X4X4X4" mode. If your motherboard does not support bifurcation, the card will only recognize a single NVMe drive.
For guidance on understanding storage interfaces and specifications, visit the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What does this PCIe 5.0 x16 NVMe expansion card do?
A: This expansion card converts a single PCIe 5.0 x16 motherboard slot into four independent M.2 NVMe drive slots. This allows you to run up to four NVMe SSDs simultaneously, massively increasing your available high-speed storage capacity in one system.
Q: What M.2 SSD sizes are compatible with this card?
A: This card accommodates M.2 NVMe drives in the following form factors: 2230, 2242, 2260, and 2280. This covers the most common M.2 SSD sizes available on the market today.
Q: Do I need to change any BIOS settings to use all four drive slots?
A: Yes. To use all four NVMe drives simultaneously, you must enable PCIe x16 Bifurcation in your motherboard BIOS. Navigate to the bifurcation setting and select "PCIE 4x4" or "PCIE X4X4X4X4" mode. If this option is not available on your motherboard, only one NVMe drive will be recognized by the system.
Q: Is this card compatible with PCIe 4.0 motherboards?
A: PCIe is backward compatible, so this card can physically seat in a PCIe 4.0 or 3.0 x16 slot. However, maximum transfer speeds will be limited to the capabilities of your motherboard's PCIe generation. Full PCIe 5.0 speeds are only achieved on PCIe 5.0-capable motherboards.
Q: What is the card made of and how large is it?
A: The card is constructed from a combination of plastic and metal for durability and effective heat dissipation. It measures 14.3 × 12 cm, making it compact enough to fit in most standard desktop PC cases.