Highlights
  • Upstream: PCIe x16 Edge Finger
  • Downstream: Four M.2 (Socket 3 Key M PCIe-based SSD Module Pinout)
    • Supports the following type M.2 PCIe SSD :
      • Type 2230: 30mm(L) x 22mm(W)
      • Type 2242: 42mm(L) x 22mm(W)
      • Type 2260: 60mm(L) x 22mm(W)
      • Type 2280: 80mm(L) x 22mm(W)
  • Your mainboard needs to have PCIe bifurcation mode (x4, x4, x4, x4) support.
Introduction

QM2-PCIE16XB02 is four M.2 (Socket 3 Key M PCIe-based SSD Module Pinout) to PCI Express x16 Bifurcation Adapter.

PCI Express bifurcation means splitting the PCI Express bus into smaller multi-slots . For example, one x16 PCI-Express Port can be bifurcated into four x4 PCI-Express Ports. This can be achieved from BIOS level if you want to split an existing lane.

QM2-PCIE16XB02 is a cost-effective and useful solution for installing multiple M.2 PCIe SSD Modules.

You can install four M.2 PCIe SSD Modules into the QM2-PCIE16XB02 then insert it into PCIe x16 slot on the computer.

Please be noted that your mainboard needs to have PCIe bifurcation mode (x4, x4, x4, x4) support.

Technical Specifications

Upstream PCIe interface

  • 16-lane PCI Express

Downstream M.2 interface

  • Four M.2(Socket 3 Key M PCIe-based SSD Module Pinout)
  • Supports M.2 PCIe SSD Module
    • M.2 PCIe-based SSD with M Key (including B+M Key)
    • Module card Types:
      • Type 2230: 30mm(L) x 22mm(W)
      • Type 2242: 42mm(L) x 22mm(W)
      • Type 2260: 60mm(L) x 22mm(W)
      • Type 2280: 80mm(L) x 22mm(W)
LEDs
  • Power LED (Green)
    • Power (12V and 3V3) Status LED
  • DAS LED1 ~ DAS LED4 (Red)
    • Drive Activity Signal LED
Power Switch (only for QM2-PCIE16XB02-PS)
  • PWR SW1 (Rocker Switch) and PWR SW2 (JST compatible 2pin wafer  pitch=2.5mm)
    • Power ON/OFF the M.2 Socket Power Supply
SMbus Slave Address Setting Switch

Slave Address
A1 A0

SW1-1 SW1-2 SW1-3 SW1-4
0 0

0xE0 W
0xE1 R

ON ON X X
0 1

0xE2 W
0xE3 R

OFF ON X X
1 0

0xE4 W
0xE5 R

ON OFF X X
1 1

0xE6 W
0xE7 R

OFF OFF X X
Computer Platform
  • Computer with PCI Express slot ( x16) supporrt PCIe bifurcation mode.

Note: Please verify with your mainboard manufacturer (such as Intel, Gigabyte, Supermicro, Portwell, Axiomtek, ASRock ...) to make sure the mainboard is bifurcated.

Physical Dimensions
  • 102(H)x150.5(L)mm
  • NW: 86.3g
Available Models
QM2-PCIE16XB02

QM2-PCIE16XB02-PS

Power Switch to Turn ON/OFF the M.2 Socket Power Supply

Related Products
  • CB-00713-30---PCI Express x16 (gold finger) to x16 Slot Gen 4 Riser Card Extension Cable
  • 8643-M2 Mini SAS HD (SFF-8643) 4i to M.2 Adapter (Type 2260)
  • 8643-M2S Mini SAS HD (SFF-8643) 4i to M.2 Adapter (Type 2242)
Application for Heatsink Kit

Heatsink Kit

  • EC-00601-01-2030K1
    • EC-00601-01-2030---Heatsink
    • 4*SC-00002-01---Screws


Application for QM2-PCIE16XB02-PS

For Four M.2 NVMe SSDs Testing

  • CB-00713-30---PCI Express x16 (gold finger) to x16 Slot Gen 4 Riser Card Extension Cable
  • S-EC-00613-00-9021---Metal Bracket
  • 4*SC-00097---Steel Pillars, L:119.6mm
  • 6*SC-00098---Plastic Standoffs
  • 10*SC-00030---Flat head screws