- Note: The motherboard needs to support PCIe X4X4 splitting. - Broad compatibility: This U.2 dual-disk adapter card supports both U.2 and 2.5-inch SATA interfaces, delivering flexibility to connect a variety of storage devices. - LED indicator: Features an LED work light that shows status - steady green for power, blinking green for read/write activity, providing a quick visual confirmation of operation. - SATA connection: For SATA drives, this 2.5 inch SATA hard drive to PCIe 4.0 split card requires a SATA cable connection to ensure a reliable link for data transfer and power delivery to the connected storage device. - PCIe 4.0 support: Designed to be future-proof with PCIe 4.0 support while maintaining backward compatibility with PCIe 3.0, accommodating a range of motherboard generations. - Use scenarios: - Desktop workstation expansion: Add two storage options via U.2 and 2.5-inch SATA to increase OS, applications, and data storage without disrupting existing drives. - Content creation and video editing: Leverage high speed U.2 connectivity for fast scratch disks and separate SATA drives for project files and backups. - Home or small business server: Expand storage capacity with dual drives, enabling practical data separation and backup workflows while keeping compatibility with existing PCIe slots and older motherboards.