Tripp Lite PCE-U2-PX4 User manual

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U.2 to PCIe Adapter for 2.5"
U.2 NVMe SSD, SFF-8639,
PCI Express (x4) Card
Model: PCE-U2-PX4
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Quick Start Guide
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• Enhance your PC’s speed and increase internal storage by
adding a U.2 PCIe SSD
• Supports U.2 SSD and 2.5” SATA I/II/III SSD/HDD
• Compatible with Tripp Lite’s P970-U2M2 (sold separately)
U.2 to NVMe/SATA M.2 adapter for installing an M.2 module
• PCle U.2 SSD speeds provide ultra-fast data access to your
computer
• Compatible with PCle 3.0 motherboards; backward
compatible with PCle 2.0 and PCle 1.0
• Plug-and-play, no software or drivers required
• No external power required
Features

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• PCE-U2-PX4 U.2 to PCle Adapter
• (x2) Bracket Screws
• (x4) SSD Screws
• Screwdriver
• 7-Pin SATA Cable
• Quick Start Guide
Optional Hardware
• P970-U2M2 M.2 to U.2 PCIe NVMe SSD Adapter (Sold
Separately)
Package Contents

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Notes:
• The following instructions apply to the PCE-U2-PX4 when used with
a U.2 (4-lane PCIe) 2.5” NVMe SSD or HDD. The PCE-U2-PX4 can
be combined with a U.2 to NVMe/SATA M.2 adapter, such as
Tripp Lite’s P970-U2M2 (sold separately) to add support for M.2
modules.
• PCl Express cards are static-sensitive devices that require proper
handling. An Anti-Static ESD Wrist Strap (such as Tripp Lite’s
P999-000) or similar device should always be used when handling.
• Handle the card with care when installing. Hold it by the edges and
not the PCle interface connectors.
• When disconnecting the drive, go through the proper disconnection
steps of your operating system to safely remove it. Removing the
drive prior to proper disconnection can result in losing or corrupting
data stored on the drive.
• Ifyourdrivehasnotbeenformatted,youwillrstneedtoformatit
using your computer’s disk management utility to copy and access
les.
RoHS
Installation
U.2 connector
SATA interface
PCIe×4 interface

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Installation
Installing an HDD/SSD Drive
1. Insert a 2.5” HDD/SSD drive (sold separately) into the 2.5”
SATA HDD/SSD adapter. Secure the drive into place using
the provided SSD screws.
Note:TheconnectorontheU.2SSDiskeyedsothedrivewillt
only one way.

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Installation
2. Turn o󰀨 the computer you are installing the PCle card in.
Unplug its power cord and disconnect all peripheral devices
(monitor, keyboard, mouse, etc.) from it.
3. Remove the cover from your PC to locate the motherboard
and available PCl Express slots.
4. Locate an available PCl Express slot (if necessary, remove
the metal bracket from the back of the PC to allow for
insertion of the card).
5. Gently connect the 7-pin SATA cable from PCl Express
Card to the motherboard on your PC.
6. Connect the PCl Express Card adapter to the PCle x4 slot
on the motherboard.

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Installation
7. Fix the full prole bracket to the tower rear panel of the PC
and screw tightly to secure connection.
8. If necessary, fasten the metal bracket to the back of the
computer using the included screws.
9. Place the cover back onto the computer and reconnect its
power cords and peripheral devices.
10.Your adapter is now ready for use.

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Installation
Installing an M.2 M-Key or B-Key NVMe
SSD Using a Tripp Lite P970-U2M2 U.2
to PCIe Adapter (Sold Separately)
Refer to the instructions and diagrams in the P970-U2M2
Quick Start Guide to install an M.2 module in a computer’s
PCIe port.

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Operation
1. After turning your computer back on, locate the
“Computer Management” system tool and go to the “Disk
Management” dropdown menu to nd the new disk.
2. Before formatting the new disk, make sure to delete the
volume.
3. Right click on the external disk you want to format. Click on
“New Simple Volume”.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen, choosing the size of
partition, and click “Next” to nish.
5. The new hard disk will be found in the list of drive locations
on your computer.
6. Once found, it is ready to be used.

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Specications
Drive Connection U.2 SFF-8639
PCle Card Connection PCIe X4
Supported SSD 2.5” SATA or 2.5” U.2
Operating Temperature
Range
50°F to 158°F
(10°C to 70°C)
Storage Temperature
Range
32°F to 149°F
(0°C to 65°C)
Relative Humidity 10 to 80% RH, Non-Condensing
Unit Dimensions
[L x W x H]
5.5 x 4.76 x 3.66 inches
(140 x 121 x 93 mm)
Certications FCC, CE
Supported Operating
Systems
Windows (7, 8.1, 10, 11),
Mac OS (High Sierra and above;
older Mac OS versions do not
support NVMe)