Sonnet technologies has just launched a new mcfiver PCIe expansion card, although the height occupies only one baffle position, it is unique. It provides two m.2 nvme SSD slots and 10GbE Ethernet + two 10Gbps usb-c ports on the backplane interface** Through the X8 PCIe slot, the new mcfiver expansion card is not only compatible with Mac, windows and Linux platforms, but also supports the expansion system of lightning to PCIe.
(from: sonnet official website)
First, mcfiver's solid-state mount supports single-sided or double-sided m.2 nvme SSDs (to be purchased separately). Take 8tb single disk available on the market as an example, 16TB can be composed of two disks (supporting RAID array).
In order to maintain long-term high-speed operation, sonnet not only provides mcfiver with thick on-board SSD heat sink, but also has dense round ventilation holes on the baffle, while the 10 Gigabit power port and two 10Gbps usb-c ports do not occupy so much space.
For the majority of creators, the ability to move files quickly, whether from on-board storage, moving in / out of external drives, or accessing through the network, can greatly improve their productivity.
The onboard m.2 nvme SSD power supply module adopts a separate partition design that can isolate faults
Although there are separate adapter cards available on the market, some systems may not have so many expansion slots. This is where sonnet mcfiver PCIe expansion card can shine.
In addition to being fully compatible with mainstream platforms, this PCIe expansion card does not need to provide auxiliary power for m.2 nvme SSD, 10g Base-T Ethernet and 3.2 Gen 2 usb-c.
Thanks to the on-board X8 PCIe 3.0 bridge chip (compatible with PCIe 3.0 / 4.0 system), the card can easily experience various functions without binding special SSD or motherboard.
The theoretical reading speed of onboard SSD can reach 3400 MB / s, and if RAID 0 array mode is selected, it can reach 6600 MB / s. The RJ 450 Gigabit port on the backplane can realize 55 / 100M high-speed connection through Cat 6 / 6A copper cable.
If it is used with multi Gigabit switch (5 or 2.5 GBE), it can realize high-speed data transmission up to 100 meters through cat 5E and above network cables.
Finally, sonnet mcfiver PCIe expansion card (part number g10-usbc-m2-e) will be available in the second week of June, with a recommended retail price of $399.99 (about 2693 RMB).