Add two M.2 NVMe SSDs to your NAS with a PCIe 3.0 expansion card. PCIe 3.0 PCIe Gen 3 x 4 provides up to 32 Gbps transfer speeds to your NAS. Ready-to-use No drivers or extra software are required. SSD cache & volume Configure SSD caching, an SSD volume, or Qtier (QNAP’s auto-tiering technology) to improve overall NAS performance. Efficient cooling module Keeps your SSDs cool & maintains high performance. Tool-less design Easily install M.2 SSDs in your NAS with a screw-less, easy-to-use locking method. LED indicators & thermal sensors Monitor the real-time status & temperatures of the M.2 SSDs. Fast, efficient, & easy-to-use The efficient architecture of the QM2-2P-344A means that you can easily install NVMe SSDs & maximize their performance with a quiet cooling module. SSD caching Enable SSD caching to optimize system performance & reduce I/O latency. Caching is especially ideal for IOPS-demanding applications such as virtual machines & systems with a large number of small files. Qtier Alternatively, you can set up Qtier auto-tiering to your NAS to improve overall system performance & maximize storage utilization. Keep SSD cool A quiet cooling module (heatsink & smart fan) keeps your SSDs running with dependable high performance. Super-fast NVMe SSD storage volume Photographers & videographers can tackle high-resolution RAW multimedia editing directly on NVMe SSD volumes. RAID configurations can help prevent data loss from drive failure. ...

Add two M.2 NVMe SSDs to your NAS with a PCIe 3.0 expansion card. PCIe 3.0 PCIe Gen 3 x 4 provides up to 32 Gbps transfer speeds to your NAS. Ready-to-use No drivers or extra software are required. SSD cache & volume Configure SSD caching, an SSD volume, or Qtier (QNAP’s auto-tiering technology) to improve overall NAS performance. Efficient cooling module Keeps your SSDs cool & maintains high performance. Tool-less design Easily install M.2 SSDs in your NAS with a screw-less, easy-to-use locking method. LED indicators & thermal sensors Monitor the real-time status & temperatures of the M.2 SSDs. Fast, efficient, & easy-to-use The efficient architecture of the QM2-2P-344A means that you can easily install NVMe SSDs & maximize their performance with a quiet cooling module. SSD caching Enable SSD caching to optimize system performance & reduce I/O latency. Caching is especially ideal for IOPS-demanding applications such as virtual machines & systems with a large number of small files. Qtier Alternatively, you can set up Qtier auto-tiering to your NAS to improve overall system performance & maximize storage utilization. Keep SSD cool A quiet cooling module (heatsink & smart fan) keeps your SSDs running with dependable high performance. Super-fast NVMe SSD storage volume Photographers & videographers can tackle high-resolution RAW multimedia editing directly on NVMe SSD volumes. RAID configurations can help prevent data loss from drive failure. ...

Dual M.2 PCIe SSD expansion card; supports up to two M.2 2280/22110 formfactor M.2 PCIe (Gen 3 x 4) SSDs; PCIe Gen 3 x 8 host interface; Low-profile bracket pre-loaded, Low-profile flat & Full-height are bundled. ...

deal for NAS with single PCIe slot to boost performance & connectivity. Up to two M.2 22110/2280 SSDs* can be installed to form a RAID 1 or RAID 0 caching pool or auto-tiering volume. Enables SSD caching to boost performance & optimizes storage efficiency with Qtier Technology**. Provides 10 Gb E connectivity & backwards compatibility with 5 Gb E/2.5 Gb E/1 Gb E/100 Mb E (QM2-2S10G1T & QM2-2P10G1T only). M.2 SSD thermal sensors allow real-time M.2 SSD temperature monitoring. A quiet cooling module (heatsink & smart fan) minimizes risk of overheating & sustains constant high performance. LED indicators for monitoring M.2 SSD status. The QM2 is a PCIe card that adds support for M.2 SSDs & 10 Gb E/5 Gb E/2.5 Gb E/ 100 Mb E RJ45 connectivity (optional) to a QNAP NAS*, effectively enhancing NAS storage performance & data transmission capabilities. Up to two M.2 22110/2280 SSDs can be installed to create a RAID 1 or RAID 0 caching pool to boost performance, or a storage volume in a tiered storage pool to optimize storage efficiency with Qtier auto-tiering. Combining SSD & 10 Gb E connectivity into one PCIe card, the QM2 can help construct a 10 Gb E environment for optimizing bandwidth-demanding operations. * Ordering SKUs QM2-2S: Supports two M.2 2280 / 22110 SATA SSD QM2-2P: Supports two M.2 2280 / 22110 PCIe SSD QM2-2S10G1T: Supports two M.2 2280 SATA SSD & one single-port 10GBASE-T 10 Gb E connection QM2-2P10G1T: Supports two M.2 2280 PCIe SSD & one single-port 10GBASE-T 10 Gb E connection SSD Cache & Qtier Technology SSD caching can be easily implemented & managed with the QTS Storage Manager to improve the overall workflow of IOPS-demanding applications such as virtualization or other demanding applications. Qtier, a multi-tier storage management system, automatically migrates data based on access frequency
- with frequently-accessed "hot" data being moved to SSDs & infrequently accessed "cold" data being moved to slower, higher-capacity drives. This intelligent system provides innumerable benefits for organizations in ensuring optimal storage efficiency while saving money on expensive flash storage. 10 Gb E Connectivity Implementing 10 Gb E network infrastructure is becoming increasingly affordable, with the higher bandwidth also becoming essential for everyday IOPS-demanding applications. With 10GBASE-T connectivity, the QM2-2S10G1T & QM2-2P10G1T are cost-effective solutions for adding 10 Gb E connectivity to compatible QNAP NAS, saving time & money for users when upgrading their network infrastructure.
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Connector: 2 x M.2 2280 PCIe (Gen 2 x 2) NVMe SSD slots; 1x 10GBASE-T port PCIe & Lanes: PCIe Gen 2 x 4 Bracket: Low-profile (default). Low-profile flat & Full-height brackets are also included.

Dimensions (L x W x H): 157 x 68.9 x 20.6 mm; 6.18 x 2.71 x 0.81 inch Cable: RJ-45; over CAT-6 class cable

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Ideal for NAS with single PCIe slot to boost performance & connectivity. Up to two M.2 22110/2280 SSDs* can be installed to form a RAID 1 or RAID 0 caching pool or auto-tiering volume. Enables SSD caching to boost performance & optimizes storage efficiency with Qtier Technology**. Provides 10 Gb E connectivity & backwards compatibility with 5 Gb E/2.5 Gb E/1 Gb E/100 Mb E (QM2-2S10G1T & QM2-2P10G1T only). M.2 SSD thermal sensors allow real-time M.2 SSD temperature monitoring. A quiet cooling module (heatsink & smart fan) minimizes risk of overheating & sustains constant high performance. LED indicators for monitoring M.2 SSD status. The QM2 is a PCIe card that adds support for M.2 SSDs & 10 Gb E/5 Gb E/2.5 Gb E/ 100 Mb E RJ45 connectivity (optional) to a QNAP NAS*, effectively enhancing NAS storage performance & data transmission capabilities. Up to two M.2 22110/2280 SSDs can be installed to create a RAID 1 or RAID 0 caching pool to boost performance, or a storage volume in a tiered storage pool to optimize storage efficiency with Qtier auto-tiering. Combining SSD & 10 Gb E connectivity into one PCIe card, the QM2 can help construct a 10 Gb E environment for optimizing bandwidth-demanding operations. * Ordering SKUs QM2-2S: Supports two M.2 2280 / 22110 SATA SSD QM2-2P: Supports two M.2 2280 / 22110 PCIe SSD QM2-2S10G1T: Supports two M.2 2280 SATA SSD & one single-port 10GBASE-T 10 Gb E connection QM2-2P10G1T: Supports two M.2 2280 PCIe SSD & one single-port 10GBASE-T 10 Gb E connection SSD Cache & Qtier Technology SSD caching can be easily implemented & managed with the QTS Storage Manager to improve the overall workflow of IOPS-demanding applications such as virtualization or other demanding applications. Qtier, a multi-tier storage management system, automatically migrates data based on access frequency
- with frequently-accessed "hot" data being moved to SSDs & infrequently accessed "cold" data being moved to slower, higher-capacity drives. This intelligent system provides innumerable benefits for organizations in ensuring optimal storage efficiency while saving money on expensive flash storage. 10 Gb E Connectivity Implementing 10 Gb E network infrastructure is becoming increasingly affordable, with the higher bandwidth also becoming essential for everyday IOPS-demanding applications. With 10GBASE-T connectivity, the QM2-2S10G1T & QM2-2P10G1T are cost-effective solutions for adding 10 Gb E connectivity to compatible QNAP NAS, saving time & money for users when upgrading their network infrastructure.
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QM2 series PCIe cards add support for M.2 SSDs to a QNAP NAS, allowing users to configure SSD caching, a caching pool, or an auto-tiering volume to improve overall NAS performance. Tackle performance bottlenecks QM2 boosts performance by adding M.2 SSDs. It doesn’t occupy any 3.5-inch drive bays, allowing you to maximize both your storage capacity & performance. M.2 SSDs* can be installed to form caching pools or an auto-tiering volume. Enables SSD caching to boost performance & optimizes storage efficiency with Qtier Technology**. M.2 SSD thermal sensors allow real-time M.2 SSD temperature monitoring. A quiet cooling module (heatsink & smart fan) minimizes overheating risks & sustains constant high performance. Connector: 2 x M.2 22110 or 2280 SATA SSD slots PCIe & Lanes: PCIe Gen 2 x 2 Bracket: Low-profile (default). Low-profile flat & Full-height brackets are also included.

Dimensions (L x W x H): 147.15 x 68.9 x 20.6 mm; 5.79 x 2.71 x 0.81 inch

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Ideal for NAS with single PCIe slot to boost performance & connectivity. Up to two M.2 22110/2280 SSDs* can be installed to form a RAID 1 or RAID 0 caching pool or auto-tiering volume. Enables SSD caching to boost performance & optimizes storage efficiency with Qtier Technology**. Provides 10 Gb E connectivity & backwards compatibility with 5 Gb E/2.5 Gb E/1 Gb E/100 Mb E (QM2-2S10G1T & QM2-2P10G1T only). M.2 SSD thermal sensors allow real-time M.2 SSD temperature monitoring. A quiet cooling module (heatsink & smart fan) minimizes risk of overheating & sustains constant high performance. LED indicators for monitoring M.2 SSD status. The QM2 is a PCIe card that adds support for M.2 SSDs & 10 Gb E/5 Gb E/2.5 Gb E/ 100 Mb E RJ45 connectivity (optional) to a QNAP NAS*, effectively enhancing NAS storage performance & data transmission capabilities. Up to two M.2 22110/2280 SSDs can be installed to create a RAID 1 or RAID 0 caching pool to boost performance, or a storage volume in a tiered storage pool to optimize storage efficiency with Qtier auto-tiering. Combining SSD & 10 Gb E connectivity into one PCIe card, the QM2 can help construct a 10 Gb E environment for optimizing bandwidth-demanding operations. * Ordering SKUs QM2-2S: Supports two M.2 2280 / 22110 SATA SSD QM2-2P: Supports two M.2 2280 / 22110 PCIe SSD QM2-2S10G1T: Supports two M.2 2280 SATA SSD & one single-port 10GBASE-T 10 Gb E connection QM2-2P10G1T: Supports two M.2 2280 PCIe SSD & one single-port 10GBASE-T 10 Gb E connection SSD Cache & Qtier Technology SSD caching can be easily implemented & managed with the QTS Storage Manager to improve the overall workflow of IOPS-demanding applications such as virtualization or other demanding applications. Qtier, a multi-tier storage management system, automatically migrates data based on access frequency
- with frequently-accessed "hot" data being moved to SSDs & infrequently accessed "cold" data being moved to slower, higher-capacity drives. This intelligent system provides innumerable benefits for organizations in ensuring optimal storage efficiency while saving money on expensive flash storage. 10 Gb E Connectivity Implementing 10 Gb E network infrastructure is becoming increasingly affordable, with the higher bandwidth also becoming essential for everyday IOPS-demanding applications. With 10GBASE-T connectivity, the QM2-2S10G1T & QM2-2P10G1T are cost-effective solutions for adding 10 Gb E connectivity to compatible QNAP NAS, saving time & money for users when upgrading their network infrastructure.
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QM2 series PCIe cards add support for M.2 SSDs to a QNAP NAS, allowing users to configure SSD caching, a caching pool, or an auto-tiering volume to improve overall NAS performance. Tackle performance bottlenecks QM2 boosts performance by adding M.2 SSDs. It doesn’t occupy any 3.5-inch drive bays, allowing you to maximize both your storage capacity & performance. M.2 SSDs* can be installed to form caching pools or an auto-tiering volume. Enables SSD caching to boost performance & optimizes storage efficiency with Qtier Technology**. M.2 SSD thermal sensors allow real-time M.2 SSD temperature monitoring. A quiet cooling module (heatsink & smart fan) minimizes overheating risks & sustains constant high performance. LED indicators for monitoring M.2 SSD status. Connector: 4 x M.2 2280 PCIe (Gen 2 x 4) NVMe SSD slots PCIe & Lanes: PCIe Gen 2 x 8 Bracket: Low-profile (default). Low-profile flat & Full-height brackets are also included.

Dimensions (L x W x H): 204.95 x 68.9 x 20.6 mm; 8.07 x 2.71 x 0.81 inch

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Quad M.2 PCIe SSD expansion card; supports up to four M.2 2280 formfactor M.2 PCIe (Gen 3 x 4) SSDs; PCIe Gen 3 x 8 host interface; Low-profile bracket pre-loaded, Low-profile flat & Full-height are bundled. ...