You are correct. It is one of two odd parts to this design. The second is the massive extra PCB protrusions after the PCIe connector. Found one motherboard where those extra protrusions run into motherboard components.These look awesome.
One question -- any reason the SSD is mounted on 'back' side of the PCB? (Protruding components would usually face down or left in a standard case, right?)
I'm sure works well for many systems, but any plans to do one that mounts the SSD on the other side?
I quite like this aspect of the design, particularly the finger that can be locked into a full-length slot.You are correct. It is one of two odd parts to this design. The second is the massive extra PCB protrusions after the PCIe connector. Found one motherboard where those extra protrusions run into motherboard components.
These could certainly be designed much better and use less PCB, but are the best inexpensive option out there.
Actually I had the same feedback to vendor when they show me the design. According to vendor, it's all about cost. Put the SSD on other side would increase the cost a little bit.These look awesome.
One question -- any reason the SSD is mounted on 'back' side of the PCB? (Protruding components would usually face down or left in a standard case, right?)
I'm sure works well for many systems, but any plans to do one that mounts the SSD on the other side?
The reason having that extra PCB is to lock the board into different slots (x4, x8 or x16) w/o bracket. Amfletec's design is better. They use a patented mechanism. But this design is more cost-effective.You are correct. It is one of two odd parts to this design. The second is the massive extra PCB protrusions after the PCIe connector. Found one motherboard where those extra protrusions run into motherboard components.
These could certainly be designed much better and use less PCB, but are the best inexpensive option out there.
Good point. I will share the feedback with vendor.maybe they could be designed to snap off for those without the room.
Vendor confirmed v3 will move the SSD to the other side and use snap-off option.I think the snap -off would be best. The design right now is hard to ship since there is no retention anyway unless in a x16 slot.
I like the move to the other side in the new revision. Better cooling for the m.2 drives as well.
When will this be available?Vendor confirmed v3 will move the SSD to the other side and use snap-off option.
Got it. I will share the feedback with the vendor.Hey @larryexchange one other piece of feedback for the vendor: the space between PCIe connector slits is very tight. I have had issues with it being so tight against the ends of PCIe slots (e.g. installing the riser in a x8 slot).
I don't have ETA yet. I connected an US based reseller to the vendor. So hopefully you guys could see it in US market in couple of weeks.When will this be available?
I have got new version of the adapter. The good is the vendor took your guys' feedback seriously and new design is much better than the previous one. The bad is it still could not fit my C6220 chassis.@larryexchange Any ETA for the availability?
If he doesn't then I have a couple extras if you're interested.Any extras? I need 2 of these for a couple of supermicro pizza boxes, if they are available