ASUS Hyper M.2 X16 Gen 5 Card

The ASUS Hyper M.2 X16 Gen 5 Card is an elite storage expansion accelerator streamlined to deliver next-gen performance for data dense production environments, high-velocity content creation workstations, and ultra-spec gaming configurations. At its centre is a premium, server-grade low-loss PCB engineered to accommodate up to four high-speed NVMe M.2 SSD's across multiple form factors (2242, 2260, 2280, and 22110), utilising a native PCIe 5.0 x16 host interface to unlock an aggregate data transfer rate of up to 512 Gbps. To ensure complex, multi-drive RAID arrays remain entirely flawless and perfectly stabilised under prolonged workload intensity, the card integrates a comprehensive active cooling solution composed of top and bottom high-deformation thermal pads, an air-ducted aluminum shroud, and a blower-style active cooling fan that links directly to motherboard fan headers for dynamic acoustic management via Fan Xpert 4. Outfitted with dedicated diagnostic access LEDs, toolless Q-Latch mounting mechanisms, an external fan cutoff toggle, and a dedicated 6-pin PCIe power input backed by a two phase delivery system yielding up to 14 W of power per drive, this storage powerhouse secures uncompromised, low-latency high-bandwidth connectivity to serve as a durable, support for any high capacity architecture.

Features

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Hyper M.2 x16 Gen5 Card

ASUS Hyper M.2 x16 Gen5 Card (PCIe 5.0/4.0) supports up to four NVMe M.2 (2242/2260/2280/22110) devices at up to 512 Gbps for RAID functions across diverse CPU platforms.

• 1 x 6-pin PCIe power connector and two-phase power solution with up to 14-watt output to support the latest NVMe drives
• Large heatsink and active fan reduces M.2 SSD temperatures for unthrottled transfer speeds and enhanced reliability; additional fan cable connects to the motherboard's chassis fan header to allow the motherboard to control and regulate fan speed
• Adapted server-grade PCB supports up to four PCIe 5.0/4.0 M.2 drives, with up to 512 Gbps bandwidth for smooth data transfers

Support RAID Function

The ASUS Hyper M.2 x16 Gen5 Card is able to support RAID functions across different CPU platforms. For ultimate flexibility , unused CPU PCIe lanes can be assigned to storage to create a bootable RAID array with up to four M.2 SSDs (M.2 SSD support dependent on CPU and motherboard design. Please check the specifications and user manual of your motherboard. Update to the latest BIOS and set up PCIe bifurcation settings before using the NVMe RAID function.).

One Card, 8X the Bandwidth

The ASUS Hyper M.2 x16 Gen5 Card uses PCIe 5.0, which offers twice the bandwidth per lane compared to PCIe 4.0. With four M.2 slots, it enables up to 512 Gbps of bandwidth per card — 8X the bandwidth of a single PCIe 4.0 drive.

Bandwidth (RAID)

• PCIe 5.0 x 16 - 512 Gb/s (8X)
• PCIe 4.0 x 16 - 256 Gb/s

Bandwidth (Single SSD)

• PCIe 5.0 x 4 - 128 Gb/s
• PCIe 4.0 x 4 - 64 Gb/s

Enhanced Cooling

The ASUS Hyper M.2 x16 Gen5 Card not only enhances hardware but also incorporates advanced software solutions for efficient thermal management, effectively dissipating heat to keep SSDs at optimal temperature for unwavering performance.

Effective Thermal Solution

A full-cover heatsink that attaches to the M.2 SSD and features air duct and blower-style fan. Plus, the four M.2 slots are supported by top and bottom thermal pads to reduce temperature-induced throttling during heavy, sustained data transfers.

Fan Xpert 4 Support

The integrated blower-style active fan easily connects to the motherboard chassis fan header, allowing users to adjust fan speed in ASUS Fan Xpert 4.

Designed for Unthrottled Transfer Speeds

The ASUS Hyper M.2 x16 Gen5 Card has four M.2 slots — supporting both PCIe 5.0 and 4.0 — that allow users to supplement entire Designed for latest-generation NVMe drives, the card features a stable power supply that provides up to 14 watts of power per drive. The card also supports RAID functions across four M.2 slots ,providing up to 128 GT/s bandwidth per M.2 slot.

Stylish Heatsink Cover - Function-first Aesthetics

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