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USER MANUAL PCEU2PX4 Tripp Lite

U.2 to PCIe Adapter for 2.5" U.2 NVMe SSD, SFF-8639, PCI Express (x4) Card Model: PCE-U2-PX4 1111 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 USA • tripplite.com/supportCopyright © 2022 Tripp Lite. All rights reserved. Quick Start Guide WARRANTY REGISTRATION Register your product today and be automatically entered to win an ISOBAR

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• Enhance your PC’s speed and increase internal storage by adding a U.2 PCIe SSD

• Supports U.2 SSD and 2.5” SATA I/II/III SSD/HDD

• Compatible with Tripp Lite’s P970-U2M2 (sold separately) U.2 to NVMe/SATA M.2 adapter for installing an M.2 module

• PCle U.2 SSD speeds provide ultra-fast data access to your computer

• Compatible with PCle 3.0 motherboards; backward compatible with PCle 2.0 and PCle 1.0

• Plug-and-play, no software or drivers required

• No external power required Features3

• PCE-U2-PX4 U.2 to PCle Adapter

• The following instructions apply to the PCE-U2-PX4 when used with a U.2 (4-lane PCIe) 2.5” NVMe SSD or HDD. The PCE-U2-PX4 can be combined with a U.2 to NVMe/SATA M.2 adapter, such as Tripp Lite’s P970-U2M2 (sold separately) to add support for M.2 modules.

• PCl Express cards are static-sensitive devices that require proper handling. An Anti-Static ESD Wrist Strap (such as Tripp Lite’s P999-000) or similar device should always be used when handling.

• Handle the card with care when installing. Hold it by the edges and not the PCle interface connectors.

• When disconnecting the drive, go through the proper disconnection steps of your operating system to safely remove it. Removing the drive prior to proper disconnection can result in losing or corrupting data stored on the drive.

• Ifyourdrivehasnotbeenformatted,youwillrstneedtoformatit using your computer’s disk management utility to copy and access les. RoHS Installation U.2 connector SATA interface PCIe×4 interface5 Installation Installing an HDD/SSD Drive

1. Insert a 2.5” HDD/SSD drive (sold separately) into the 2.5”

SATA HDD/SSD adapter. Secure the drive into place using the provided SSD screws. Note:TheconnectorontheU.2SSDiskeyedsothedrivewillt only one way.6 Installation

2. Turn o󰀨 the computer you are installing the PCle card in.

Unplug its power cord and disconnect all peripheral devices (monitor, keyboard, mouse, etc.) from it.

3. Remove the cover from your PC to locate the motherboard

and available PCl Express slots.

4. Locate an available PCl Express slot (if necessary, remove

the metal bracket from the back of the PC to allow for insertion of the card).

5. Gently connect the 7-pin SATA cable from PCl Express

Card to the motherboard on your PC.

6. Connect the PCl Express Card adapter to the PCle x4 slot

on the motherboard.7 Installation

7. Fix the full prole bracket to the tower rear panel of the PC

and screw tightly to secure connection.

8. If necessary, fasten the metal bracket to the back of the

computer using the included screws.

9. Place the cover back onto the computer and reconnect its

power cords and peripheral devices.

10. Your adapter is now ready for use.8

Installation Installing an M.2 M-Key or B-Key NVMe SSD Using a Tripp Lite P970-U2M2 U.2 to PCIe Adapter (Sold Separately) Refer to the instructions and diagrams in the P970-U2M2 Quick Start Guide to install an M.2 module in a computer’s PCIe port.9 Operation

1. After turning your computer back on, locate the

“Computer Management” system tool and go to the “Disk Management” dropdown menu to nd the new disk.

2. Before formatting the new disk, make sure to delete the

3. Right click on the external disk you want to format. Click on

“New Simple Volume”.

4. Follow the instructions on the screen, choosing the size of

partition, and click “Next” to nish.

5. The new hard disk will be found in the list of drive locations

6. Once found, it is ready to be used.10

Specications Drive Connection U.2 SFF-8639 PCle Card Connection PCIe X4 Supported SSD 2.5” SATA or 2.5” U.2 Operating Temperature Range 50°F to 158°F (10°C to 70°C) Storage Temperature Range 32°F to 149°F (0°C to 65°C) Relative Humidity 10 to 80% RH, Non-Condensing Unit Dimensions [L x W x H]

5.5 x 4.76 x 3.66 inches

(140 x 121 x 93 mm) Certications FCC, CE Supported Operating Systems Windows (7, 8.1, 10, 11), Mac OS (High Sierra and above; older Mac OS versions do not support NVMe)11 Warranty and Product Registration

1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Tripp Lite warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of initial purchase. Tripp Lite’s obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing (at its sole option) any such defective products. To obtain service under this warranty, you must obtain a Returned Material Authorization (RMA) number from Tripp Lite or an authorized Tripp Lite service center. Products must be returned to Tripp Lite or an authorized Tripp Lite service center with transportation charges prepaid and must be accompanied by a brief description of the problem encountered and proof of date and place of purchase. This warranty does not apply to equipment, which has been damaged by accident, negligence or misapplication or has been altered or modied in any way. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, TRIPP LITE MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Some states do not permit limitation or exclusion of implied warranties; therefore, the aforesaid limitation(s) or exclusion(s) may not apply to the purchaser. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED ABOVE, IN NO EVENT WILL TRIPP LITE BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. Specically, Tripp Lite is not liable for any costs, such as lost prots or revenue, loss of equipment, loss of use of equipment, loss of software, loss of data, costs of substitutes, claims by third parties, or otherwise. PRODUCT REGISTRATION Visit tripplite.com/warranty today to register your new Tripp Lite product. You’ll be automatically entered into a drawing for a chance to win a FREE Tripp Lite product!*

• No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. Some restrictions apply. See website for details. Use of this equipment in life support applications where failure of this equipment can reasonably be expected to cause the failure of the life support equipment or to signicantly a󰀨ect its safety or e󰀨ectiveness is not recommended. Tripp Lite has a policy of continuous improvement. Specications are subject to change without notice. Photos and illustrations may di󰀨er slightly from actual products.12 1111 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 USA • tripplite.com/support 22-06-195 934132_RevA13 Adaptador U.2 a PCIe para SSD U.2 NVMe de 2.5", SFF-8639, Tarjeta PCI Express (x4) Modelo: PCE-U2-PX4 1111 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609, EE. UU. • tripplite.com/supportCopyright © 2022 Tripp Lite. Todos los derechos reservados. Guía de Inicio Rápido English 1 • Français 25 • Русский 37 • Deutsch 4914