StarTech.com M2E4SFF8643 User manual

Manual Revision: 03/23/2017
For the latest information, technical specications, and support for
this product, please visit www.StarTech.com/M2E4SFF8643.
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M2E4SFF8643
U.2 (SFF-8643) to M.2 PCI Express 3.0 x4
Host Adapter Card for 2.5” U.2 NVMe SSDs
*actual product may vary from photos

Instruction manual
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 .........................................................................................1
Install the adapter..................................................................................2
Technical support...................................................................................3
Warranty information............................................................................3

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Product diagram
Package contents
• 1 x drive adapter card
• 1 x adapter-mounting screw
• 1 x quick-start guide
Adapter-mounting
hole
SFF-8643 connector
M.2 M key x4
PCIe connector
Requirements
• U.2 PCI Express® NVMe SSD
• Computer or server with a 2.5” SSD or HDD mounting bay
• Computer or server with an M.2 x4 PCIe slot
• SFF-8643 to SFF-8639 U.2 cable
• Screwdriver
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/M2E4SFF8643.

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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. Gently insert the adapter into an open M.2 M key x4 PCIe slot.
6. Secure the adapter to the motherboard or controller card.
For more information about how to do this, consult the documentation that
came with the system motherboard or controller card. The adapter-mounting
hole and adapter-mounting screw may or may not be required to secure the
adapter.
7. Connect an SFF-8643 to SFF-8639 U.2 cable to the SFF-8643 connector on the
adapter and to a U.2 PCIe NVMe SSD.
Note: For more information about how to mount your U.2 drive, consult the
documentation that came with the drive and your computer.
8. Place the cover back onto your computer case.
9. Reconnect the power cable to the back of your computer.
10. Reconnect the peripheral devices.
11. 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.
Limitation of Liability
In no event shall the liability of StarTech.com Ltd. and StarTech.com USA LLP (or their
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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