StarTech.com PEX4SFF8639 User manual

Manual Revision: 03/21/2017
For the latest information, technical specications, and support for
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PEX4SFF8639
U.2 (SFF-8639) Drive to PCIe
Host Adapter
*actual product may vary from photos

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Table of Contents
Introduction............................................................................................1
Product diagram........................................................................................................................................ 1
Package contents...................................................................................................................................... 2
Requirements ............................................................................................................................................. 2
Connect an SSD to the adapter card...................................................3
Install the adapter card.........................................................................3
About the LED terminal.........................................................................4
Technical support...................................................................................5
Warranty information............................................................................5

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Introduction
Product diagram
Top view
Bracket
PCIe x4 connector
SSD mounting holes
SSD mounting holes
SFF-8639 connector
LED terminal
Application image
Drive adapter card
SSD
(not included)

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Package contents
• 1 x drive adapter card
• 4 x drive-mounting screws
• 1 x quick-start guide
Application image
(underside)
SSD
(not included)
Drive adapter card
Drive-mounting screw
Drive-mounting screw
Drive-mounting screw
Drive-mounting screw
Requirements
• Computer or server enabled with PCI Express and an available PCIe x4, x8, or x16
slot
• Phillips screwdriver
• U.2 compatible SSD
The PEX4SFF8639 is OS independent and doesn’t require any additional drivers or
software.
Note: To determine if the drive and motherboard that you’re using are compatible,
consult the technical specications that came with the drive and motherboard.
System requirements are subject to change. For the latest requirements, please visit
www.StarTech.com/PEX4SFF8639.

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Connect an SSD to the adapter card
Warning! Drives should be handled carefully, especially when you transport them. If
you’re not careful with your drives, you may experience lost or corrupted data. Make
sure that you’re properly grounded by wearing an anti-static strap when you install
any computer component. If an anti-static strap isn’t available, touch a large, grounded
metal surface for several seconds to discharge any built-up static electricity.
1. Carefully slide the SSD into the drive adapter card and connect it to the SFF-8639
connector on the card.
2. Turn the drive adapter card over.
3. Use a Phillips screwdriver and insert the four drive-mounting screws into the
mounting holes on the drive adapter card and into the SSD.
4. Tighten the screws.
Install the adapter card
Warning! PC components can be severely damaged by static electricity. If an anti-
static strap isn’t available, discharge any built-up static electricity by touching a large,
grounded metal surface for several seconds.
1. Turn o your computer and any devices or peripherals that are connected to it
(for example, printers, external storage, and so on).
2. Unplug the power cable from the back of your computer.
3. Disconnect any peripheral devices that are connected to your computer.
4. Open your computer case. For more information about how to do this, consult
the documentation that came with your computer system.
5. Locate an open PCIe slot and remove the corresponding metal cover plate from
the back of your computer case. Consult the documentation that came with your
computer system for detailed instructions about how to do this.
Note: This drive adapter card works in PCIe slots of x4, x8, or x16 lanes.
6. Gently insert the drive adapter card into the open PCIe slot and use a computer
case screw (not included) to fasten the bracket to the back of the case.
7. Place the cover back onto your computer case.

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8. Reconnect the power cable to the back of your computer and reconnect all of
the peripheral devices that you disconnected in step 3.
9. Turn on your computer.
There may be additional steps required to enable drive functionality, such as installing
drivers or updating the rmware for the drive or motherboard. For more information,
consult the documentation that came with the drive or motherboard.
About the LED terminal
You can connect an LED (not included) to the LED terminal on the drive adapter card.
The LED terminal generates an activity LED, but the exact behavior of the LED indicator
is dependent upon the SSD connected to the drive adapter card.

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Technical support
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Warranty information
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for the periods noted, following the initial date of purchase. During this period,
the products may be returned for repair, or replacement with equivalent
products at our discretion. The warranty covers parts and labor costs only.
StarTech.com does not warrant its products from defects or damages arising from
misuse, abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.
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