ASUS Hyper M.2 x16 Gen5 Card - PCIe 5.0, 4x M.2 Slots
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ASUS Hyper M.2 x16 Gen5 Card - PCIe 5.0, 4x M.2 Slots
The ASUS Hyper M.2 x16 Gen5 Card is a PCIe 5.0 expansion card designed for DIY workstation builders who need more M.2 storage slots than their motherboard provides. It accepts up to four NVMe M.2 SSDs and enables RAID arrays across Intel and AMD platforms, making it suited to high-throughput storage builds where a single drive's bandwidth is not enough.
Why this product
Four M.2 slots in a single card
It hosts up to four NVMe M.2 drives in 2242, 2260, 2280 or 22110 form factors, all secured with Q-Latch for tool-free installation.
Up to 512 Gbps aggregate bandwidth
Running over a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, it delivers up to 512 Gbps in RAID configuration — double what the same card provides over a PCIe 4.0 x16 connection.
RAID 0/1/5/6 and JBOD support
Unused CPU PCIe lanes can be assigned to storage to create a bootable RAID array across Intel and AMD platforms.
Active blower fan with heatsink
A full-cover heatsink, top and bottom thermal pads, and an integrated blower-style fan work together to reduce temperature-induced throttling during sustained transfers. Fan speed is regulated by the motherboard's chassis fan header.
Dedicated power connector for demanding drives
A 6-pin PCIe power connector feeds a two-phase power solution that supplies up to 14 watts per drive, supporting the latest high-performance NVMe SSDs.
Server-grade low-loss PCB
The adapted server-grade PCB material maintains signal integrity at PCIe 5.0 speeds across all four slots simultaneously.
- InterfacePCIe 5.0 x16
- M.2 Slots4 × M.2 Key-M (NVMe)
- Max Bandwidth512 Gbps (PCIe 5.0 x16 RAID)
- RAID ModesRAID 0/1/5/6/JBOD
- CoolingActive blower fan + full-cover heatsink
- Power Connector1 × 6-pin PCIe
- Dimensions29 × 12.2 × 1.5 cm
- Warranty3 Years
- SKUASU-2762
- EAN4711387353288
- Works with Intel and AMD CPU platforms that provide a PCIe x16 slot with sufficient CPU-direct lanes.
- Compatible with Windows, macOS and Linux operating systems.
- Accepts M.2 Key-M NVMe drives in 2242, 2260, 2280 and 22110 lengths.
- Full 512 Gbps bandwidth requires a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot; a PCIe 4.0 x16 slot provides up to 256 Gbps.
- RAID functionality and bootable array support depend on the host motherboard and CPU platform's PCIe lane allocation.
- Does not support SATA M.2 drives — PCIe (NVMe) M.2 storage only.
Best for
- Workstation builders who need more M.2 slots than their motherboard provides and want RAID across Intel or AMD platforms.
- High-throughput storage builds where a single NVMe drive's bandwidth is a bottleneck and RAID 0/5/6 striping is needed.
- Sustained-load workloads such as video editing or large dataset processing, where the active fan and thermal pads help maintain consistent speeds without throttling.
- Builders running power-hungry NVMe drives that need more than a passive slot can supply, thanks to the dedicated 6-pin connector and 14-watt-per-drive output.
Trade-offs
- SATA SSD users: it supports PCIe NVMe M.2 drives only; SATA M.2 drives are not compatible.
- Systems without a free PCIe x16 slot: it requires a full-length x16 slot and will occupy the entire slot, leaving fewer slots for other cards.
- Compact or small-form-factor builds: at 29 cm × 12.2 cm × 1.5 cm with an active fan, it needs adequate case clearance and airflow.
- Plug-and-play RAID setups expecting software-free configuration: RAID support depends on the host platform and operating system, requiring additional setup.
Hyper M.2 x16 Gen5 Card supports four NVMe M.2 devices, and RAID function across different CPU platforms to give DIY PC users better choices when building their ideal workstation
The ASUS Hyper M.2 x16 Gen5 Card is able to support RAID functions across different CPU platforms. For ultimate flexibility, unused CPU PCIe lanes can be assigned to storage to create a bootable RAID array with up to four M.2 SSDs*.
The ASUS Hyper M.2 x16 Gen5 Card uses PCIe 5.0, which offers twice the bandwidth per lane compared to PCIe 4.0. With four M.2 slots, it enables up to 512 Gbps of bandwidth per card — 8X the bandwidth of a single PCIe 4.0 drive.
The ASUS Hyper M.2 x16 Gen5 Card not only enhances hardware but also incorporates advanced software solutions for efficient thermal management, effectively dissipating heat to keep SSDs at optimal temperature for unwavering performance.
A full-cover heatsink that attaches to the M.2 SSD and features air duct and blower-style fan. Plus, the four M.2 slots are supported by top and bottom thermal pads to reduce temperature-induced throttling during heavy, sustained data transfers. The integrated blower-style active fan easily connects to the motherboard chassis fan header.
General
| Brand | ASUS |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Weight | 1.9 pounds |
| Dimensions | 29 (L) × 12.2 (W) × 1.5 (H) cm |
| Warranty | 3 Years |
| Compatible Platforms | Intel & AMD CPU platforms |
| Compatible Operating Systems | Windows, macOS, Linux |
Interface & Bandwidth
| Host Interface | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
|---|---|
| Bandwidth — PCIe 5.0 x16 (RAID) | 512 Gbps |
| Bandwidth — PCIe 4.0 x16 (RAID) | 256 Gbps |
| Bandwidth — PCIe 5.0 x4 (single SSD) | 128 Gbps |
| Bandwidth — PCIe 4.0 x4 (single SSD) | 64 Gbps |
| PCB Material | Server-grade low-loss |
Storage & RAID
| M.2 Slots | 4 × M.2 Key-M |
|---|---|
| Supported Form Factors | 2242, 2260, 2280, 22110 |
| Drive Type | PCIe NVMe only |
| M.2 Generation | PCIe 5.0 / PCIe 4.0 |
| RAID Modes | RAID 0/1/5/6/JBOD |
| Latch Type | Q-Latch (tool-free) |
Power & Cooling
| Power Connector | 1 × 6-pin PCIe |
|---|---|
| Power Output | Two-phase, up to 14 W per drive |
| Cooling | Integrated blower-style active fan with full-cover heatsink |
| Thermal Pads | Top and bottom side |
| Fan Control | Motherboard chassis fan header (Fan Xpert 4 supported) |
| LEDs | 4 × M.2 access LEDs |
| Fan Power Switch | 1 × M.2 Fan Power Switch |
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