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PLX8749 PEX8749 8 Port M.2 NVMe SSD PCI-E 3.0 X16 Adapter 8X M.2 for ZFS TrueNAS Applicable to Windows Server/Windows/Linux/VMware ESX/ESXi FreeBSD14
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YiBaoTong PLX8749 PEX8749 8 Port M.2 NVMe SSD PCI-E 3.0 X16 Adapter 8X M.2

Bottom line: The PLX8749 PEX8749 8 Port M.2 NVMe SSD PCI-E 3.0 X16 Adapter 8X M.2 is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the ssds & storage category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Product Name:PCI-e 3.0 x16 to Dual 8*M.2 NVMe SSD Adapter
  • ✓ Backed by YiBaoTong's warranty and support channels

Cons

  • ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
  • ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated

Manufacturer description

Split free PLX8749 expands 8 M.2 NVMe SSDs, PCIe 3.0x16 driver free NVMe supports 8 M.2 supports 2280/22110 Supports 8 m.2 (2240 to 22110 lengths), 4-channel independent Nvme power supply design to ensure Nvme read and write stability, standard GPU 6Pin power supply, Nvme movable bolts ensure compatibility with any Nvme size! Supports PCIe 5.0-PCIE4.0-PCIE3.0 disk without splitting Powerful Technology _ Compatible with PCIe 5.0-4.0-3.0 Brand new, quiet, stable, low heat generation, strong compatibility The motherboard does not support splitting and can still be used (direct mode) PCIe…

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored PLX8749 PEX8749 8 Port M.2 NVMe SSD PCI-E 3.0 X16 Adapter 8X M.2 using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the ssds & storage category. YiBaoTong's ssds & storage 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.

Common buyer scenarios for ssds & storage of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • Product Name:PCI-e 3.0 x16 to Dual 8*M.2 NVMe SSD Adapter
  • Motherboard does not require splitting and can be used without supporting splitting (direct mode)
  • Supports PCIe 5.0-PCIE4.0-PCIE3.0 disk without splitting Powerful Technology _ Compatible with PCIe 5.0-4.0-3.0
  • Split free PLX8749 expands 8 M.2 NVMe SSDs, PCIe 3.0x16 driver free NVMe supports 8 M.2 supports 2280/22110
  • Support esxi Support Black Synology

Full Specifications

BrandYiBaoTong
Stylecompact
Style Namecompact
Unit Count8 Count
Model NumberPLX8749 8*M.2 X16
Product NamePCI-e 3.0 x16 to Dual 8*M.2 NVMe SSD Adapter
CompatibilityLinux
Number of Items1
Compatible DevicesPersonal Computer, Laptop, VMware ESX/ESXi, FreeBSD14, Thunderbolt-enabled devices
Hardware InterfacePCI Express x16
Warranty Description1 year
Item Dimensions L x W x H9.06"L x 9.06"W x 9.06"H
Full listing titlePLX8749 PEX8749 8 Port M.2 NVMe SSD PCI-E 3.0 X16 Adapter 8X M.2 for ZFS TrueNAS Applicable to Windows Server/Windows/Linux/VMware ESX/ESXi FreeBSD14

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