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StarTech 3-Port M.2 Adapter, 1x NVMe and 2x SATA III, LEDs (PEXM2SAT32N1) | M-Key NVMe plus 2 B-Key SATA, 2280/2260/2242/2230, PCIe 3.0 x4, Pass-through SATA port, Both brackets
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StarTech.com StarTech 3-Port M.2 Adapter

Bottom line: The StarTech.com StarTech 3-Port M.2 Adapter: Runs 3 M.2 drives at once: 1x NVMe M-key plus 2x SATA B-key; main trade-off: needs a PCIe x4 or wider slot; x1 slots are not supported.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Runs 3 M.2 drives at once: 1x NVMe M-key plus 2x SATA B-key
  • ✓ PCIe 3.0 x4 lane for the NVMe slot, rated up to 40Gbps
  • ✓ Fits 2280, 2260, 2242 and 2230 M.2 lengths without extra parts
  • ✓ Ships with both full-height and low-profile brackets in the box
  • ✓ Pass-through SATA port frees a drive for laptop data recovery

Cons

  • ✗ Needs a PCIe x4 or wider slot; x1 slots are not supported
  • ✗ No M.2 SATA controller on board, so SATA slots draw motherboard ports
  • ✗ Power and activity LEDs are on-card only, invisible in a closed case

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored StarTech.com StarTech 3-Port M.2 Adapter using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the expansion cards category. StarTech.com's expansion cards lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

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Key Features

  • INCREASED PRODUCTIVITY: The M.2 NVME card provides a platform for up to 3x M.2 SSDs (solid-state drives) to any computer that has a PCIe slot. It supports common M.2 SATA SSDs and newer high-performance M.2 PCIe drives
  • BETTER PERFORMANCE: This 3-port PCIe M.2 adapter card works two M.2 SATA drives and a single NVMe M.2 drive with support for PCIe 3.0 x4 (40Gbps); Includes standard and low-profile brackets; Power and Activity LED Indicators
  • MAXIMUM COMPATIBILITY: This PCIe M.2 adapter card features compatibility with M.2 SATA (B-Key) and M.2 NVMe (M-Key) drives; Supported drive sizes: 2280, 2260, 2242 and 2230; Compatible with PCIe x4 slot or greater
  • HELPS WITH DATA RECOVERY: For your failed laptop with functioning M.2 drive, plug this M.2 SATA card to your desktop/workstation to recover your data; A pass-through SATA port connects to an additional drive for convenient data transfer or drive recovery

Full Specifications

BrandStarTech.com
Style1x M.2 NVMe/ 2x M.2 SATA |2x SATA
Style Name1x M.2 NVMe/ 2x M.2 SATA |2x SATA
Unit Count1 Count
Model NumberPEXM2SAT32N1
Built-In Media(1)3-port M.2 NGFF SSD adapter card, (1)low-profile bracket, (1)quick-start guide, (1)screwdriver, (3)M.2 mounting nuts, (3)M.2 mounting screws, (3)M.2 mounting standoffs
Item Type NameStarTech.com 3-Port M.2 SSD (NGFF) Adapter Card - 1 X PCIe (NVMe) M.2, x SATA III M.2(PEXM2SAT32N1)
Mfr Part NumberPEXM2SAT32N1
Item Part NumberPEXM2SAT32N1
Compatible DevicesLaptop, Personal Computer
Hardware InterfacePCI, SATA 6.0 Gb/s
Warranty Description2 Year Warranty
Item Dimensions L x W x H4.7"L x 0.8"W x 4.7"H
Global Trade Identification Number00065030865708
Full listing titleStarTech 3-Port M.2 Adapter, 1x NVMe and 2x SATA III, LEDs (PEXM2SAT32N1) | M-Key NVMe plus 2 B-Key SATA, 2280/2260/2242/2230, PCIe 3.0 x4, Pass-through SATA port, Both brackets

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