Brand | GLOTRENDS |
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Manufacturer | glotrends |
Model | PU21 |
Part Number | PU21 |
OS | Linux, Windows, Mac OS (Not support Windows 7/Mac Pro 5.1) |
Hardware interface | PCIE x 8 |
Compatible Devices | 2 x U.2 SSD |
Number of Items | 1 |
Batteries included | No |
Batteries Required | No |
Does it contain liquid? | No |
Manufacturer | glotrends |
Item model number | PU21 |
Parcel Dimensions | 25.4 x 16.8 x 2.7 cm; 150 g |
ASIN | B0CNG9VYTD |
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GLOTRENDS PU21 Dual U.2 SSD to PCIe 4.0 X8 Adapter, Support 2 x U.2 SSD or Soft Raid, Without PCIe Splitter Function (PCIe Bifurcation Motherboard is Required)
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Brand | GLOTRENDS |
Hardware interface | PCIE x 8 |
Style | Dual U.2 to PCIe 4.0 X8 Adapter without PCIe Bifurcation Function |
Item weight | 0.15 Kilograms |
Compatible devices | 2 x U.2 SSD |
Operating system | Linux, Windows, Mac OS (Not support Windows 7/Mac Pro 5.1) |
Manufacturer | glotrends |
About this item
- Dual U.2 to PCIe 4.0 X8 Adapter: By installing 2 x U.2 SSDs on this PCIe 4.0 X8 adapter, your computer will be able to access 2 x U.2 SSDs at the same time
- Hardware Platform: Support Soft RAID in Intel/AMD platform, not support Mac Pro 5.1 (Note: To set up Intel's RAID-on-CPU (VROC), you need to purchase your license)
- Set the PCIe Bifurcation mode of the corresponding PCIe slot in the BIOS, support X4X4X4X4 or X4X4X8 or Hyper M.2 X16 mode (Note: Can not support X8X4X4 mode)
- Important: Because this adapter does not support PCIe Bifurcation, it requires a motherboard that supports PCIe Bifurcation. Otherwise, only the Port-1 port can recognize the U.2 SSD. Before purchasing, please check the PCIe expansion slot part of the motherboard manual on the motherboard manufacturer's website, or consult us directly
- To reach PCIe 4.0 X4 (64Gbps) full speed, the CPU and motherboard PCIe slot and PCIe M.2 SSD should all be PCIe 4.0 features (Note: PCIe 4.0 is not supported on Intel CPUs below 11th generation)
- Support OS Booting: Reinstall the OS, and set up BIOS/UEFI boot from this U.2 SSD (Note: Some motherboards are too old to support OS booting. In this case, U.2 SSDs can be used as storage disks)
- OS compatibility: Plug-and-play in Windows 11/10/8/Linux/Mac OS (Note: Not support Windows 7). The new U.2 SSD needs to be initialized and formatted before it can be recognized by the computer host.
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Date First Available | Nov. 17 2023 |
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Sold by | GLOTRENDS CA Official Store | GLOTRENDS CA Official Store | JingYuan Electronic | Sosher-US | OWC (Other World Computing) | GLOTRENDS CA Official Store |
hardware interface | pci x 8 | pci x 8 | pci x 1 | pci express x4 | sata 6 0 gb | pci express x4 |
operating system | Linux, Windows, Mac OS (Not support Windows 7/Mac Pro 5.1) | Linux, Windows, Mac OS (Not support Windows 7/Mac Pro 5.1) | Linux, Windows 10 | Linux,Windows | macOS | Windows/Linux/Mac OS (Not support Windows 7) |
card interface | — | pci e | — | — | pci e | pci e |
style | Dual U.2 to PCIe 4.0 X8 Adapter without PCIe Bifurcation Function | Dual M.2 NVMe to PCIe 4.0 X8 Adapter Without PCIe Bifurcation Function | Modern | Disk | PCIe Card | U.2 to PCIe 4.0 X4 Adapter |
From the brand

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GLOTRENDS specializes in developing high-performance PCIe adapters and riser cables for computer engineers and DIY enthusiasts.
The products mainly include 2 series: PCIe adapters (M.2 SSD Adapter, SATA Card, WiFi/Ethernet Card, USB Card, etc) and PCIe 5.0/4.0/3.0 extension cables.
The goal of GLOTRENDS is to provide quality-assured and cost-effective products to customers worldwide. Customized production is welcome.
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Product Description
Model: PU21
Interface to PC | PCI-Express 4.0/3.0 X8 |
Interface to SSD | 2 x U.2 (SFF-8639) |
Max Bandwidth (GBbps) | ~16GBbps (PCIe 4.0 X8); ~8GBbps (PCIe 3.0 X8) |
Chip | ASM1182E |
OS Compatibility | Windows and Linux (Note: can not work with windows 7 and Mac Pro 5.1) |
PCIe Bifurcation | Not support |

Dual U.2 to PCIe X8 Adapter
- Add 2 x U.2 SSD onto a single PCIe X8 host adapter so that you can access 2 x U.2 SSD at the same time
- Support soft RAID in Windows/Linux/3rd party software
- Support U.2 SSD RAID-on-CPU (VROC) in the Intel Platform, but you need to purchase an Intel VROC license yourself
- Support U.2 RAID in AMD Platform
- Not compatible with Mac Pro 5.1

PCIE Bifurcation Setup in BIOS/UEFI
- Noted: This Dual U.2 PCIe SSD Host Adapter can not split PCIE X8 to PCIe X4X4, so your motherboard must support the PCIE Bifurcation function. Otherwise, only one U.2 SSD will be recognized. If you are not sure PCIe Bifurcation of your motherboard, please provide the motherboard information, and we will reply within 24 hours.
- Setup PCIE splitter in BIOS/UEFI into X4X4X4X4 or X4X4 (Compatible with Hyper M.2 X16 mode in ASUS).
- Note: In mode X8X4X4, only one U.2 SSD will be recognized.

Soft RAID in Window 10
- When you find 2 separate M.2 NVMe SSDs in Disk Management of Windows 10
- Right-click the disk volume, which you want to set soft RAID
- A pop-up window appears, click the option (Spanned/Striped/Mirrored)
- Noted: You can set up soft RAID in Linux/Mac/3rd party software also.

PCI-Express X8 Full Speed
- Compatible with PCIe 4.0/3.0/2.0 motherboards, and installed into PCI-Express X8 lane.
- To reach PCIe 4.0 speed, make sure your CPU and motherboard, and PCIe SSDs are all PCIe 4.0 enabled.
- To reach PCIe X8 full bandwidth, set up 2 x U.2 SSD into RAID 0 mode.

Package Includes
- PU21
- 2 packs of screws for U.2 SSD mounting
- Screws for bracket mounting to PC
- Screwdriver