This PCIE to SFF8611 expansion card provides flexible storage expansion for PCIE slots by converting a PCIe interface to SFF8611 and SFF8612 connections, enabling U.2 drive support in servers. Key benefits Flexible PCIe to SFF8611 expansion Converts a PCIE slot to SFF8611 and SFF8612 interfaces for versatile storage options in servers. Enables U.2 drive connectivity Provides a direct connection for U.2 hard drives in the server, supporting storage expansion and data transmission needs. Plug and play Simple installation with no additional driver required, helping reduce setup time. What it is and how it works Function and compatibility A PCIe to SFF8611 expansion card designed for PCIE slots and PCIE interfaces in server environments. Interfaces supported Expands a PCIe slot to SFF8611 and SFF8612 interfaces for U.2 drive compatibility. Drive support Enables connection of U.2 hard drives within the server for storage expansion and improved data access. Form factor and performance Standard PCIe addin card form factor suited to typical server configurations; performance delivered via the host PCIe bus with no additional driver required. 23 use scenarios Server storage expansion Adds U.2 drive support to a server to increase storage capacity and improve data handling without changing existing PCIe layouts. Data center upgrade Retrofitting older or existing servers with U.2 storage options to boost throughput and storage versatility through SFF8611/SFF8612 interfaces. Lab or test environment Enables testing and development with U.2 NVMe drives in a workstation or test server, easing hardware experimentation and deployment planning.