M.2 Expansion via PCI-E Adapter in E300-8D

[Vik]

Hi, I have a Supermicro E300-8D system and I just found out that I can install multiple M.2 PCI-E SSDs via the PCI-E to M.2 Adapter cards.


I am specifically looking at the Amfeltec card that can support 2 modules. Since I have 2 x PCI-E x 8 slots on the E300-8D I could go with the model that supports a single M.2 as well.

Q1: Just wondering if anyone has any experience installing these in a E300-8D system?
Q2: The other part that concerns me is that these cards seem to have a backplate which won't fit in the E300-8D as it requires horizontal plate alignment. All these cards seem to have a vertical plate in relation to the module hence it won't fit. Just wondering if I were to unscrew the plate if this would cause any problems.

Appreciate any feedback. Thanks for all your help

 

[larryexchange]

I explored few options on E300-8D. Check it out!
PCIe to M.2 Adapters Ableconn PEXM2-110 v Startech Low Profile
Amfeltec PCI Express Gen 3 Carrier Board for 4 M.2 SSD modules
Cheap 1U PCIe M.2 Riser - why don't they exist?

 

[Vik]

Hi Larry,

Thanks for posting that. It was very helpful. It seems that you have a 3d fan in your E300. Have you noticed any problems with not using the Amfeltec Fan that comes with the Carrier board that supports 4 Modules? Also, can you confirm that you are using the Amfeltec without the brackets attached. It does seem to in the pic's but just want to reconfirm. Thanks

 

[larryexchange]

Hi Larry,

Thanks for posting that. It was very helpful. It seems that you have a 3d fan in your E300. Have you noticed any problems with not using the Amfeltec Fan that comes with the Carrier board that supports 4 Modules? Also, can you confirm that you are using the Amfeltec without the brackets attached. It does seem to in the pic's but just want to reconfirm. Thanks

I didn't see any issue after removing Amfeltec Fan from the board coz I have the 3rd fan installed in E300-8D, which is almost dedicated for the PCIe board.

No, I didn't remove bracket. My adapter come with a low profile bracket. I installed the adapter w/ bracket into SuperMicro PCIe Riser.