Lycom PCIe 4.0 x4 Host Adapter with miniSAS HD 36P for U.2 PCIe-NVMe SSD

Lycom PCIe 4.0 x4 Host Adapter with Mini-SAS HD (36-Pin) for U.2 NVMe SSD

The Lycom PCIe 4.0 x4 host adapter is designed to connect U.2 (2.5-inch) NVMe SSDs to a desktop or workstation via a standard PCIe slot. Using a Mini-SAS HD 36-pin connector, it delivers full PCIe NVMe performance and is ideal for high-speed storage expansion in professional and enterprise-grade systems.

This adapter is intended for systems that require direct PCIe connectivity to U.2 NVMe SSDs, such as workstations, servers, and advanced storage builds. No drivers are required — functionality depends on system firmware and NVMe support.

Key Features:

• PCIe 4.0 x4 host interface for high-bandwidth NVMe storage
• Mini-SAS HD 36-pin connector for U.2 (SFF-8639) NVMe SSDs
• Designed for enterprise and workstation-class U.2 NVMe deployments
• Backward compatible with PCIe 3.0 systems
• No drivers required — hardware-level NVMe adapter

Included:

• 1 x Lycom PCIe 4.0 x4 U.2 NVMe host adapter card

Product Q&A

Q: What type of SSDs does this adapter support?

A: It supports U.2 (2.5-inch) NVMe SSDs. SATA-based U.2 drives are not supported.

Q: Does this card support SATA or M.2 SSDs?

A: No. This adapter is designed exclusively for U.2 NVMe SSDs using PCIe.

Q: Can I boot from a U.2 NVMe SSD using this card?

A: Boot support depends on your system’s firmware/UEFI and NVMe support. The adapter itself does not restrict boot functionality.

Q: Do I need drivers?

A: No drivers are required for the adapter card. NVMe support must be provided by the operating system.

Q: Is this suitable for consumer desktop PCs?

A: Only if the system has proper PCIe lane support and UEFI NVMe compatibility. This product is primarily intended for workstation and server-class systems.

Specifications

• Host Interface: PCIe 4.0 x4 (backward compatible with PCIe 3.0)
• Connector: Mini-SAS HD 36-pin
• SSD Interface Supported: U.2 NVMe (SFF-8639)
• Interface Type: PCIe (NVMe)
• Form Factor: PCIe add-in card

Compatibility

• Desktop PCs, workstations, and servers with an available PCIe x4/x8/x16 slot
• Systems that support U.2 NVMe SSDs via Mini-SAS HD
• Compatible with Windows, Linux, and macOS systems that support NVMe storage