Description
The ASUS Hyper M.2 x16 Gen5 Card is engineered for users who demand the absolute maximum from their storage subsystem. By utilizing the full PCIe 5.0 x16 interface, this card provides an aggregate bandwidth of up to 512 Gbps, allowing for unprecedented data transfer speeds. The card features a robust server-grade PCB and a comprehensive thermal solution, including a large heatsink and an active cooling fan, to ensure that high-speed Gen5 drives operate at peak performance without thermal throttling.
This product is for:
- Professional video editors and colorists working with uncompressed 8K and 12K footage.
- Data scientists and AI developers requiring high-speed local scratch space for large dataset processing.
- Hardcore PC enthusiasts and overclockers looking to maximize storage benchmarks on HEDT platforms.
- Workstation users needing to configure high-speed RAID 0 or redundant RAID 1/5/10 arrays.
- System integrators building high-density storage servers in compact form factors.
Detailed specifications:
- Interface: PCIe 5.0 x16 (backward compatible with PCIe 4.0 and 3.0).
- Storage Capacity: 4 x M.2 slots (Key M) supporting PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSDs.
- Supported Form Factors: M.2 type 2242, 2260, 2280, and 22110.
- Power Delivery: Integrated 6-pin PCIe power connector with dual-phase power solution (up to 14W per drive).
- Cooling System: Active fan with integrated heatsink and motherboard fan header synchronization.
- Physical Dimensions: 29 cm (Length) x 12.2 cm (Width) x 1.5 cm (Height).
Integrating the ASUS Hyper M.2 x16 Gen5 Card into a system provides a seamless upgrade to enterprise-level storage performance. The card is designed with a dedicated M.2 FAN power switch and four access LEDs, allowing users to monitor drive activity at a glance. The inclusion of a 6-pin power connector is a vital feature for modern Gen5 drives, which can draw significant power during sustained write operations. By connecting the fan cable to a motherboard chassis fan header, the cooling profile can be managed directly through the BIOS or system software for a perfect balance of noise and temperature.
Compared to standard motherboard-integrated M.2 slots, the ASUS Hyper M.2 x16 Gen5 Card offers significantly better thermal management and higher drive density. While most consumer motherboards are limited to one or two Gen5 slots, this card allows for four drives to run at full speed simultaneously, provided the motherboard supports PCIe bifurcation. Unlike passive M.2 adapters, the active cooling and dedicated power delivery system on this card prevent the performance drops commonly seen in uncooled expansion solutions during heavy workloads.
Q&A:
- Does my motherboard support all four SSD slots? To use all four drives, your motherboard must support PCIe bifurcation (splitting the x16 slot into x4/x4/x4/x4 mode) in the BIOS settings.
- Can I use this card with PCIe 4.0 or 3.0 SSDs? Yes, the card is fully backward compatible with previous generations of PCIe NVMe storage devices.
- Is the active cooling fan loud? The fan speed can be controlled and regulated via your motherboard's chassis fan header, allowing for silent operation during low-load periods.
- What is the maximum power output per SSD slot? The card features a dual-phase power solution that provides up to 14 watts of power per M.2 slot to support the latest high-performance drives.
- Do I need to connect the 6-pin PCIe power cable? Yes, the 6-pin power connector is required to ensure stable power delivery to all four high-speed NVMe drives simultaneously.
