StarTech.com U2M2E125 User manual

Manual Revision: 03/24/2017
For the latest information, technical specications, and support for
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U2M2E125
M.2 Drive to U.2 (SFF-8639) Host
Adapter for M.2 NVMe SSDs
*actual product may vary from photos

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FCC Compliance Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modications not expressly approved by StarTech.com could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
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Table of Contents
Product diagram ....................................................................................1
Package contents ...................................................................................1
Requirements .........................................................................................2
Connect an M.2 NVMe SSD...................................................................2
Install the adapter..................................................................................3
Technical support...................................................................................4
Warranty information............................................................................4

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Product diagram
Drive-mounting holes
Drive-mounting hardware
Adapter-mounting hole
Adapter-mounting hole Adapter-mounting
hole
Adapter-mounting
hole
M.2 NVMe
connector
U.2 SFF-8639 connector
Package contents
• 1 x M.2 drive to U.2 adapter
• 4 x adapter-mounting screws
• 1 x set of drive-mounting hardware
• 1 x quick-start guide

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Requirements
• M.2 NVMe SSD
• Computer or server with a 2.5” SSD or HDD mounting bay
• Computer or server with an SFF-8643 port
• SFF-8643 to SFF-8639 cable
• Screwdriver
• Pliers
This adapter 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.
Requirements are subject to change. For the latest requirements, please visit
www.StarTech.com/U2M2E125.
Connect an M.2 NVMe SSD
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. Depending on the length of the drive, you may need to move the preinstalled
drive-mounting hardware. Place the drive next to the adapter and note the
drive-mounting hole that matches the length of your drive. If the drive-mounting
hardware is already installed in the correct position, proceed to step 4.
2. Use a small pair of pliers to remove the nut from the reverse side of the converter.
3. Place the nut and stando that you removed in the previous step in the drive-
mounting hole that matches the length of the drive, and use a screwdriver to
tighten them.
4. Gently slide the connector on the drive into the M.2 NVMe connector on the
adapter.
5. Insert the drive-mounting screw through the drive and into the stando, and use
a screwdriver to tighten the drive-mounting screw.

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To remove a drive, use a screwdriver to remove the drive-mounting screw that is
holding the drive in place and slide the drive out of the adapter.
Install the adapter
Warning! Computer components can be severely degraded 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. Connect an SFF-8643 to SFF-8639 cable to the U.2 SFF-8639 connector on the
adapter and to the system motherboard or controller card.
6. The top or side mounting holes and provided adapter-mounting screws may or
may not be required to secure the adapter.
For more information about how to secure the adapter to the motherboard or
controller card, consult the documentation that came with the system
motherboard or controller card.
7. Place the cover back onto your computer case.
8. Reconnect the power cable to the back of your computer.
9. Reconnect the peripheral devices.
10. Turn on your computer.

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Technical support
StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commitment to
provide industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help with your product, visit
www.startech.com/support and access our comprehensive selection of online tools,
documentation, and downloads.
For the latest drivers/software, please visit www.startech.com/downloads
Warranty information
This product is backed by a two-year warranty.
StarTech.com warrants its products against defects in materials and workmanship
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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ocers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect,
special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of prots, loss of business,
or any pecuniary loss, arising out of or related to the use of the product exceed the
actual price paid for the product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation
of incidental or consequential damages. If such laws apply, the limitations or exclusions
contained in this statement may not apply to you.

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