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Green low-profile M.2 RAID card with two SATA slots

Intel

Intel RT3EX020E RAID controller 2 Channel M.2 SATA low profile RAID 1 PCIe 2.0 x2

SKU CH-CD8N-M42EJ MPN RT3EX020E

Adds two M.2 SATA drives in RAID 1 via a low-profile PCIe 2.0 x2 card

  • Product typeNetworking
  • Supports two M.2 SATA drives for mirrored storage
  • Low-profile bracket fits compact server chassis
  • RAID 1 protects data if one drive fails
  • PCIe 2.0 x2 host interface provides dedicated bandwidth

Two-channel M.2 SATA RAID card

This Intel RT3EX020E controller adds two M.2 SATA slots through a low-profile PCIe 2.0 x2 connection. It is designed for servers or workstations that need hardware RAID 1 mirroring without occupying full-height expansion slots. The card suits administrators who want simple redundancy for boot or data drives.

Low-profile thermals and modest power draw

The compact bracket fits restricted airflow paths while the controller runs at typical RAID-card power levels. Passive cooling is sufficient in normal server chassis with directed airflow. Acoustic impact is negligible because the card has no onboard fan. Power consumption stays within the PCIe 2.0 x2 slot envelope.

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Price $153.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameIntel
Product typeNetworking
Size & build
Shipping weight0.91 kg
Package size302 × 218 × 94 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install the RT3EX020E into a PCIe 2.0 x2 slot and connect the M.2 SATA drives?

Insert the low-profile card into a PCIe 2.0 x2 slot, secure the bracket, then install up to two M.2 SATA modules into the onboard connectors; the step often missed is setting the motherboard BIOS to RAID mode before creating the array.

What maintenance will the RAID 1 array on this controller need over time?

Monitor the RAID 1 status through the Intel management utility; if a drive fails, replace it with another M.2 SATA module of equal or larger capacity and the controller will rebuild the mirror automatically.

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