The motherboard or add-on card must support PCIe bifurcation, allowing the PCIe x16/x8 slot to be split into 4x4 or 4x2 configurations.
Included backplane supports four PCIe 3.0/4.0 x4 capable SlimSAS 4i (SFF-8654) interfaces for achieving transfer speeds of 32Gbps/64Gbps.
Fits four 2.5” U.2 (SFF-8639) SSDs up to 15mm thickness into a single 5.25” device bay
High-grade steel construction with individual key lock for enhanced security and two 40mm fans for efficient cooling
Supports hot-swap (requires system support) with independent LED indicators for each drive
Description
The FS204-US fits into a single 5.25" bay and can house four 2.5" U.2 (SFF-8639) SSDs. The U.2 SSD form factor supports the NVMe standard protocol and PCIe 4.0 x4 bus, typically used in high-performance servers and data centers. The FS204-US features a backplane with four SlimSAS 4i (SFF-8654) connectors, capable of reaching up to 32Gbps per channel, depending on the drives' capabilities. To manage heat generated by U.2 SSDs, the unit includes two 40mm x 20mm cooling fans. Additionally, the FS204-US is equipped with LED indicators to provide at-a-glance information on drive operational status and includes independent security locks for enhanced protection.