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Reliable M.2 adapter card for high-speed caching. It has significantly improved the random IOPS performance of our server.
M2D20
M.2 ADAPT CARD
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M2D20 Overview
M2D20-M.2 ADAPT CARD is an innovative expansion card designed to convert M.2 devices into a versatile PCIe interface, delivering reliable performance for storage expansion and server enhancement. It features a PCIe x4 interface operating on the PCIe 3.0 generation, ensuring fast data transfers and broad compatibility with popular operating systems such as Windows and Linux.
Engineered with a low-profile bracket and passive cooling design for optimized thermal performance, the M2D20-M.2 ADAPT CARD is ideal for data-intensive scenarios in industrial, server, and multimedia environments. Its streamlined architecture supports high-bandwidth applications and is targeted at users seeking an efficient solution for storage expansion and system upgrade without compromise.
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M2D20 Specifications
- Product Type
- Expansion Card
- Card Type
- Other
- Interface
- PCIe x4
- PCIe Version
- PCIe 3.0
- Chipset / Controller
- N/A
- Supported Ports
- N/A
- Port Count
- N/A
- Max Data Rate
- N/A
- RAID Levels Supported
- N/A
- Capture Resolution
- N/A
- Capture Frame Rate
- N/A
- Low Profile Bracket
- Yes
- Full Height Bracket
- Yes
- Cooling
- Passive
- Operating System Compatibility
- Windows / Linux
- Bus Width
- 64-bit
- Power Requirements
- 3.3V
- Use Case
- Storage Expansion
- Product Name
- M2D20-M.2 ADAPT CARD
- Height
- 0.5 inches
- Width
- 3.4 inches
- Depth
- 4.2 inches
- Weight
- 0.1 lbs
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Product Comparison Table
 M2D20 |  E10G21-F2 |  M2D18 |  FXC17 |  E10M20-T1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Expansion Card | Expansion Card | Expansion Card | Expansion Card | |
| Card Type | Other | Network Interface Card | Storage Controller | Network Interface Card | |
| Interface | PCIe x4 | PCIe x4 | PCIe x8 | M.2 | |
| PCIe Version | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 | |
| Chipset / Controller | N/A | Intel X520 | N/A | Intel X550-T1 | |
| Supported Ports | N/A | SFP+ | N/A | RJ-45 | |
| Port Count | N/A | 2 | N/A | 1 | |
| Max Data Rate | N/A | 10Gbps | N/A | 10Gbps | |
| RAID Levels Supported | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Capture Resolution | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Capture Frame Rate | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Low Profile Bracket | Yes | Yes | N/A | Yes | |
| Full Height Bracket | Yes | No | N/A | Yes | |
| Cooling | Passive | Passive | Passive | Passive | |
| Operating System Compatibility | Windows / Linux | Linux / Windows / macOS / VMware ESXi / FreeBSD | N/A | Windows / Linux / VMware ESXi | |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit | 64-bit | 64-bit | |
| Power Requirements | 3.3V | 3.3V | N/A | 3.3V | |
| Use Case | Storage Expansion | Server Expansion / Networking / Storage Expansion | Storage Expansion | Network Upgrade | |
| Product Name | M2D20-M.2 ADAPT CARD | E10G21-F2-DUAL-PORT 10GBE SFP+ ADD-IN CARD FOR SYNOLOGY SERVERS | FXC17-FXC17 - PCIe - Mini-SAS - PCIe 3.0 - NAS / Storage server - 12 Gbit/s - 5 - 35 °C | E10M20-T1-M.2 ADAPT AND 10GB ENET CARD | |
| Height | 0.5 inches | 1.5 inches | N/A | 0.5 inches | |
| Width | 3.4 inches | 3.4 inches | N/A | 3.0 inches | |
| Depth | 4.2 inches | 5.5 inches | N/A | 0.8 inches | |
| Weight | 0.1 lbs | 0.4 lbs | N/A | 0.15 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
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Thea Dalton
4
Exceptional build quality and stable data throughput. This card is essential for accelerating our intensive database and virtualization.
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Arthur Briggs
5
Perfect compatibility with Synology NVMe drives. It provides a professional and efficient way to boost our NAS storage performance.
F
Flora Kent
3
Robust performance and easy installation. The M2D20 effectively reduces latency for all our high-traffic network-attached storage applications.
H
Hugo Barrett
4
Superior reliability for professional caching needs. It consistently delivers the speed boost required for our high-demand office workflows.
M
Maisie Pratt
5
Outstanding throughput and consistent uptime. This adapter is a trustworthy solution for optimizing server responsiveness and data access.
L
Leon Rhodes
5
Excellent M.2 NVMe support. It provides the high-performance caching capability necessary for our business-critical storage and server tasks.
Questions & Answers
What is the StarTech.com M2D20 M.2 Adapt Card?
The M2D20 is a PCIe adapter card that lets you install an M.2 NVMe SSD into a standard PCI Express slot for high-speed storage expansion.
Which M.2 SSD form factors are supported by the M2D20?
The M2D20 supports M.2 2230, 2242, 2260, and 2280 SSDs with an M-key socket.
Does the M2D20 support SATA as well as NVMe M.2 SSDs?
No. The M2D20 only supports PCIe NVMe Gen3 x4 M.2 SSDs and is not compatible with M.2 SATA drives.
What interface and maximum transfer speeds does the M2D20 provide?
It provides a PCI Express 3.0 x4 interface for up to 32 Gbps of data throughput.