ASUS M.2 growth card can help as much as 4 Gen5 SSDs
The cardboard has restricted help on Intel platforms.
ASUS has launched a brand new iteration of its Hyper M.2 PCIe growth card, complementing the present Gen4 mannequin. This M.2 SSD growth card can accommodate as much as 4 drives, making optimum use of the PCIe x16 slot’s full bandwidth. Nevertheless, it’s vital to notice that the introduction of the PCI Gen5 normal with this mannequin might prohibit compatibility with the present lineup of motherboards.
As per info discovered on ASUS’s product web page, this storage answer can deal with as much as 512 Gbps (64 GB/s) of bandwidth in RAID0 mode. Attaining this pace would require storage producers to provide Gen5 gadgets with learn speeds of as much as 16 GB/s, which aren’t but out there available in the market.
Hyper M.2 x16 Gen 5 card, Supply: ASUS
The Hyper M.2 card is flexible, supporting varied kind components reminiscent of 2242, 2260, 2280, and 22110, and is appropriate with each Gen4 and Gen5 requirements. Set up and drive swapping are made hassle-free due to ASUS’s Q-Latch system, eliminating the necessity for screws.
This card calls for a 6-pin PCIe exterior energy connection to successfully energy all 4 SSD drives concurrently, with every drive being able to receiving as much as 14 watts of energy, in accordance with ASUS. Customers can choose to function them individually or in varied RAID configurations.
Hyper M.2 x16 Gen 5 card, Supply: ASUS
Notably, the cardboard options an lively cooling system that covers the complete board whereas sustaining a single-slot design. Curiously, ASUS gives an choice to disable the fan by means of a small button positioned on the I/O bracket. Moreover, there are 4 LEDs on the bracket, one for every SSD, indicating their operational standing.
Hyper M.2 x16 Gen 5 card, Supply: ASUS
When it comes to compatibility, the growth card can help SSD configurations starting from 1 to 4 drives. The particular supported configurations will depend on each the platform and CPU chosen (some CPUs restrict what number of PCIe lanes are enabled). Excessive-end desktop (HEDT) platforms like TRX40 and X299 supply wider PCIe lane help and may accommodate extra growth playing cards.
Nevertheless, PCIe Gen5’s efficient use is primarily seen on newer platforms reminiscent of Intel W690, Z790, W790, or AMD X670 and B650. For Intel, the optimum platform for this card is the HEDT W790 chipset, which boasts PCIe Gen5 help and extra lanes in comparison with the patron line, which is proscribed to a complete of 16 lanes. Consequently, Intel Z690/Z790 motherboards can solely help two drives, whereas AMD X670 can accommodate as much as 4 drives when put in on Hyper growth card. The complete checklist with particular person ASUS motherboard SKUs listed will be discovered right here.
ASUS Product Supervisor for North America, Juan Jose Guerrero, has confirmed that the Hyper M.2 growth card will price $79.
Supply: ASUS
