PCIe 5.0 x4 to E1.S/E3.S (SFF-TA-1002) Adapter

The PCIe 5.0 x4 to E1.S/E3.S (SFF-TA-1002) Adapter is an enterprise-grade storage interface card designed to support the latest E1.S and E3.S form factor drives in modern computing systems. This adapter enables the integration of SFF-TA-1002 compliant storage devices into standard PCIe 5.0 x4 slots, providing a bridge between traditional server architecture and next-generation storage technology. Engineered for data center and enterprise environments, this solution delivers full PCIe 5.0 performance while supporting the thermal and mechanical requirements of EDSFF (Enterprise and Data Center SSD Form Factor) drives. The adapter is ideal for servers, storage arrays, and high-performance computing applications requiring the density and performance benefits of E1.S and E3.S form factors.

Features

• E1.S/E3.S SFF-TA-1002 Interface: Supports both E1.S and E3.S form factor drives
• PCIe 5.0 x4 Performance: Delivers full x4 lane bandwidth at 32 GT/s data rates
• Enterprise Thermal Design: Optimized for EDSFF cooling requirements
• Hot-Plug Capable: Supports safe drive insertion and removal in operational systems
• Robust Construction: Enterprise-grade components for 24/7 operation
• Universal Compatibility: Supports various E1.S and E3.S drive lengths
• LED Status Indicators: Visual drive activity and status monitoring

Specifications

• Product Model: PCIe 5.0 x4 to E1.S/E3.S (SFF-TA-1002) Adapter
• Host Interface: PCIe 5.0 x4
• Target Interface: E1.S/E3.S SFF-TA-1002
• Supported Form Factors: E1.S (5.9mm, 7.5mm, 15mm), E3.S (7.5mm, 16.8mm, 25mm)
• Data Transfer Rate: Up to 32 GT/s per lane (approximately 128 Gbps total bandwidth)
• Supported Protocols: NVMe 2.0, PCI Express 5.0
• Hot-Plug Support: SFF-TA-1002 compliant hot-plug capability
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to +70°C
• Power Delivery: 25W maximum per drive
• Form Factor: Standard PCIe card with appropriate bracket
• Management: SFF-TA-1002 management interface support

Applications

• Enterprise Servers: Integration of E1.S/E3.S drives in rack servers and storage systems
• Cloud Infrastructure: High-density storage in hyperscale computing environments
• Data Center Storage: Next-generation storage arrays and JBOD configurations
• High-Performance Computing: Scientific computing and research applications
• AI/ML Workloads: Storage for machine learning training and inference
• Database Systems: High-performance database servers and applications
• Storage Expansion: Scalable storage solutions for growing data needs
• OEM Solutions: Custom storage configurations for system integrators