Product Overview:

This product is a sophisticated hard drive expansion card that focuses on providing users with efficient storage expansion solutions based on SATA protocol. Through two carefully designed NGFF (M.2) KEY-B slots, it is compatible with multiple sizes of SATA protocol M.2 Key-B hard drives, and has both SATA3.0 and regular SATA interface outputs, meeting the diverse storage capacity and performance needs of users in different scenarios. Its compact design and practical LED indicator lights can provide users with a convenient and reliable storage expansion experience, helping to improve the efficiency of data storage and management, whether in personal computer upgrades, small server expansion, or industrial control fields.

Product features:

1. Multi dimensional hard drive size adaptation: The product is equipped with two NGFF (M.2) KEY-B slots, each optimized for different sizes of SATA protocol hard drives. SSD interface 1 can accurately support three sizes of hard drives: 2230, 2242, and 2260, while SSD interface 2 is compatible with two sizes of hard drives: 2230 and 22 * 42. This design allows users to flexibly choose different brands, capacities, and sizes of hard drives for combination use according to their own storage needs and hardware configurations, fully meeting the diverse storage capacity requirements of entry-level to professional users. It provides users with a wide range of hard drive selection space and maximizes the utilization of storage resources.

2. Dual interface output guarantee: It has two different interface outputs, among which SSD1's output port is high-speed SATA3.0, with a theoretical transmission speed of up to 6Gbps, which can fully meet the data transmission needs of modern high-speed hard drives. It is suitable for application scenarios that require high read and write speeds, such as operating system installation, large game loading, video editing, etc. The output interface of SSD2 is ordinary SATA, which can provide stable and reliable transmission performance in some scenarios with less demanding speed requirements, such as data backup, daily document storage, etc., ensuring that users' data can be safely and efficiently stored and read. This dual interface design provides comprehensive protection for users' storage needs in different application scenarios, enhancing the practicality and applicability of the product.

3. Intuitive LED indicator lights: The connection and transmission of two NGFF (M.2) KEY-B are equipped with LED indicator lights, which can reflect the working status of the hard drive in real time. When the hard drive is connected to the expansion card normally and data transfer is performed, the corresponding LED lights will light up. By flashing frequency and color (such as setting continuous light to indicate normal connection, fast flashing to indicate high-speed read/write operation, etc.), users can intuitively understand the working condition of the hard drive, including whether data is being read/written, whether the connection is stable, etc. This is of great significance for users to monitor the operating status of hard drives, detect potential hardware failures in a timely manner, and ensure secure data transmission. It provides users with a simple and effective means of monitoring the status of hard drives, enhancing their sense of control and confidence in the storage system.

4. Compact and portable design: The overall product adopts a compact and small design concept, with a lightweight volume that is easy to carry and install. Whether in a small computer case or in application scenarios that require frequent movement and replacement of storage devices, it is easy to find a suitable installation location without taking up too much space resources. At the same time, the compact design also facilitates users to migrate and share expansion cards between different devices, providing users with more flexible storage solutions and meeting modern users' pursuit of portability and flexibility.

Product Slot Introduction:

NGFF (M.2) KEY-B slot 1 (SSD interface 1): Designed and manufactured strictly in accordance with industry standards, using high-precision mold processing technology to ensure that the size accuracy and shape tolerance of the slot are controlled within a very small range, and can accurately adapt to SATA protocol M.2 Key-B hard drives with sizes of 2230, 2242, and 22 * 60. The contact points inside the slot are made of high-quality metal materials, which have been finely polished and gold-plated to effectively improve conductivity and oxidation resistance, ensuring stable and reliable electrical connection between the hard drive and the slot. At the same time, the slot is equipped with a sturdy fixing structure around it. Through a special buckle design, the hard drive can be tightly fixed in the slot to prevent loosening or displacement of the hard drive due to vibration or collision during use, providing a solid physical foundation for the stable operation of the hard drive and ensuring the stability and continuity of data transmission.

NGFF (M.2) KEY-B slot 2 (SSD interface 2): Following rigorous design specifications and utilizing advanced manufacturing technology, it ensures a perfect match with hard drives of 2230 and 2242 sizes. The circuit layout inside the slot has been optimized and designed, with a reasonable distribution of power and data transmission lines, effectively reducing electromagnetic interference and improving the quality and accuracy of data transmission. Its fixed structure adopts a reliable screw fixing method (or other fixing methods designed according to the hard disk), ensuring that the hard disk can be firmly fixed on the slot after insertion. Even in complex working environments, it can ensure a stable connection between the hard disk and the slot, fully utilizing the storage performance of the hard disk and providing reliable protection for user data storage.

Transmission advantages:

SATA3.0 High speed Transmission: The SATA3.0 output interface of SSD1 fully utilizes its high-speed transmission advantages and can achieve theoretical transmission rates of up to 6Gbps. In practical use, this means that users can complete the transfer of large amounts of data in a short amount of time, such as quickly copying high-definition videos, large game files, complex design drawings, etc. Compared to traditional SATA interfaces, the high-speed performance of SATA3.0 can significantly reduce the waiting time for data read and write, improve the overall response speed of the system, provide users with a smooth and efficient storage experience, meet the strict storage speed requirements of modern data intensive applications, and make users more adept at handling various large files and complex tasks.

Stable SATA transmission: Although the regular SATA interface of SSD2 has relatively low transmission speed, it performs well in terms of data transmission stability. For some application scenarios that do not require particularly high speed, but have high requirements for data integrity and reliability, such as enterprise level data backup, server log storage, etc., ordinary SATA interfaces can stably transmit data and ensure secure storage of data. It can maintain stable transmission performance in various complex working environments, such as long-term continuous work, environments with strong electromagnetic interference, etc., provide reliable storage services for users, avoid data loss or damage caused by unstable transmission, and safeguard user data security.

Usage:

1.Firstly, select the appropriate NGFF (M.2) KEY-B slot based on your storage requirements and hard drive size. If the hard disk size used is one of 2230, 2242, or 2260, insert it into the NGFF (M.2) KEY-B slot of SSD interface 1; If the hard drive size is 2230 or 22 * 42, you can choose to insert it into the slot of SSD interface 2. When inserting, make sure that the gold finger of the hard drive is perfectly aligned with the contact point of the slot, and then smoothly insert the hard drive into the slot until it is fully inserted and firmly fixed by the fixed structure of the slot, avoiding damage to the hard drive or slot caused by forced insertion.

2.After inserting the hard drive into the slot, connect the output interface of the expansion card (SATA3.0 or SATA) to the target device (such as the corresponding SATA interface of the computer motherboard). When connecting, pay attention to the correct direction of the interface. Gently insert the interface of the expansion card into the target device interface, and then press it evenly to ensure that the interface is fully inserted and tightly fitted to prevent poor contact. For some interfaces that require additional fixation, screws or buckles should be used to firmly fix the expansion card according to the design requirements of the device, to ensure that the expansion card will not loosen due to vibration during device operation.

3.After completing the hardware connection, start the device. The system will automatically detect the connected hard drive during the boot process, and users can identify, partition, and format the newly connected hard drive in the disk management tool of the operating system. Depending on the operating system, the specific steps may vary, but generally speaking, in Windows systems, users can perform corresponding operations through the "Disk Management" tool; In Linux systems, command-line tools such as "fdisk" and "mkfs" can be used to partition and format hard drives. After completing these basic configurations, users can store and read data on the hard drive just like using a regular hard drive, and begin to enjoy the convenience brought by the expanded storage capacity and performance.

4.During device operation, users can observe the LED indicator lights on the expansion card to understand the working status of the hard drive. If the corresponding LED light is on and flashing, it indicates that the hard drive is undergoing data transfer; If the light stays on or off, it may indicate that the hard drive is idle or there is a connection problem. Users can further check the connection status of the hard drive or troubleshoot potential hardware faults to ensure the normal operation of the storage system.

Applicable scenarios:

Personal computer upgrade: For personal computer users, as the amount of data in the computer continues to increase over time, the existing hard drive storage space may gradually become insufficient. This product provides a simple and economical upgrade solution, where users can expand storage capacity by adding new SATA protocol hard drives to meet their needs for storing more photos, videos, games, documents, and other files. At the same time, the design of the two slots also facilitates users to backup and separate data from the hard drive, such as installing the operating system and commonly used software on one hard drive and storing data files on another hard drive, improving data security and management convenience, providing strong support for the performance improvement and function expansion of personal computers, and revitalizing old computers.

Small server and NAS setup: When setting up servers or NAS (Network Attached Storage) devices in small office or home environments, reliable storage expansion solutions are needed to meet the data storage and sharing needs of multiple users. The multi hard drive support and dual interface design of this product make it an ideal choice. Users can choose different performance hard drives to insert into two slots based on the server's application scenario and data access frequency. For example, high-speed SSD hard drives can be used to store frequently accessed operating system and application files, while high-capacity regular SATA hard drives can be used for data backup and long-term storage. Through reasonable hard disk configuration, the storage performance and data management efficiency of the server can be optimized, providing stable and efficient network storage services for home and small business users, and meeting the needs of multiple people accessing and storing data simultaneously.

Industrial control and embedded devices: In industrial automation control systems, intelligent monitoring devices, embedded medical instruments, and other industrial and professional fields, devices typically require stable and reliable storage to ensure data recording, program operation, and normal device operation. The compact design and stable transmission performance of this product enable it to adapt well to the internal space and working environment requirements of these devices. Whether in small industrial control cabinets or medical equipment that is sensitive to electromagnetic interference, reliable storage and expansion functions can be provided for the equipment, ensuring the safe storage and timely reading of data, meeting the strict requirements for storage devices in industrial control and embedded application scenarios, improving the stability and reliability of the equipment, and ensuring the smooth progress of industrial production and professional applications.