EXSYS EX-3649 Dual M.2 SATA III SSD RAID Controller Card - PCIe 2.0 x2, ASM1062R, RAID 0/1/JBOD, Bootable, Hot-Swap, Low-Profile

Unlock dual M.2 SATA SSD performance with the EXSYS EX-3649, a PCIe 2.0 x2 controller card engineered around the ASMedia ASM1062R chipset. With two M.2 B/M-key slots supporting 2230 to 22110 form factors, this card delivers hardware RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD modes for speed, redundancy, or flexibility—all powered directly from the PCIe bus.

Overview

The EX-3649 is a low-profile PCIe add-in card that brings two SATA III (6 Gbps) M.2 SSD slots to any compatible desktop or server. Its PCIe 2.0 x2 host interface provides up to 10 Gbps of aggregate bandwidth, ensuring both SSDs can operate at full speed without bottlenecks. The card supports SATA-based M.2 SSDs in B-key or M-key configurations, making it ideal for upgrading systems with modern, compact storage.

What stands out

• Dual M.2 slots accept 2230, 2242, 2260, 2280, and 22110 SATA SSDs for versatile storage options.
• Hardware RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD modes—no driver overhead, just set and boot.
• Bootable and hot-swap capable, perfect for OS drives or removable storage.
• Bus-powered design eliminates extra cables; activity and power LEDs keep you informed.
• Broad OS compatibility: Windows, Linux, and macOS out of the box.

Technical details

• Host Interface: PCI Express 2.0 x2
• Controller Chipset: ASMedia ASM1062R
• Supported SSD Interface: SATA III (6 Gbps)
• Number of SSD Slots: 2 (M.2 B-Key / M-Key for SATA)
• Supported M.2 Form Factors: 2230, 2242, 2260, 2280, 22110
• RAID Levels: RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD
• Max Data Transfer Rate (per port): 6 Gbps
• LED Indicators: Power LED, Activity LED
• Bootable: Yes
• Hot-Swap Support: Yes
• Operating System Compatibility: Windows, Linux, macOS
• Compliance: CE, FCC, WEEE, RoHS
• Power Source: PCI Express Bus Power
• Product Type: Internal SSD RAID Controller Card
• Form Factor: PCI Express Add-in Card (Low-Profile)

Our verdict

The EXSYS EX-3649 is a compact, no-nonsense solution for adding high-speed M.2 SATA storage with RAID capabilities. Its hardware RAID controller, broad SSD compatibility, and bootable design make it a reliable choice for both performance enthusiasts and small business servers.