DeLOCK PCI Express x16 Card to 4 x internal SFF-8654 4i NVMe Bifurcation

This PCI Express x16 card from Delock provides four internal SFF-8654 4i NVMe ports, allowing connection of U.2-compatible SSDs via optional cables. The card transmits PCI Express signals and uses the NVMe protocol to communicate with the host system. A PCIe bifurcation-capable motherboard is required to split the PCIe lanes and enable use of multiple ports; without bifurcation only the first SFF-8654 port is available.

Advantages

The card expands a system’s internal storage connectivity by adding four SFF-8654 interfaces on a single PCIe x16 slot. It supports NVMe protocol for direct PCIe storage access and preserves a compact internal connection layout. The product is internally oriented and comes in a white finish that matches many system interiors.

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How to use

Install the card into an available PCIe x16 slot on a motherboard that supports PCIe bifurcation. Connect SFF-8654-to-U.2 cables (sold separately) between the card’s internal ports and compatible SSDs. Configure the motherboard BIOS/UEFI to enable the appropriate bifurcation mode so that the PCIe lanes are split across the four ports. Once installed and configured, the NVMe drives will be accessible to the operating system as PCIe storage devices.

Recommendations

Verify that your motherboard supports PCIe bifurcation and select the correct bifurcation setting (for example x16->4x4) before installation. Use quality SFF-8654 to U.2 cables and ensure proper cooling for multiple NVMe drives installed in the system.