Internal interface card ASUS HYPER M.2 X16 CARD V2 PCIe 3.0 128 Gbit/s

The ASUS HYPER M.2 X16 CARD V2 is an internal interface card that expands a compatible system with up to four M.2 NVMe SSDs over a PCIe 3.0 x16 host interface, offering up to 128 Gbit/s total bandwidth. The card is designed to work with Intel Virtual RAID on CPU (VROC) and AMD Ryzen Threadripper platforms to enable NVMe RAID arrays, and includes an upgraded power delivery, a large heatsink and an active fan to support sustained high-speed transfers.

Advantages

This card provides four M.2 slots on a single PCIe 3.0 x16 adapter, enabling high aggregate bandwidth (up to 128 Gbit/s) and support for CPU-based RAID solutions such as Intel VROC and AMD Threadripper NVMe RAID. The improved power supply can deliver up to 14 W per drive, while the integrated heatsink and active cooling reduce thermal throttling for sustained performance. Its compact dimensions make it suitable for systems that need to expand storage density without using drive bays.

Suitable for

• Workstations and desktops requiring high-speed NVMe storage expansion
• Systems using Intel VROC or AMD Ryzen Threadripper for bootable NVMe RAID
• Content-creation and data-processing tasks that benefit from high sustained throughput
• Users who need multiple M.2 drives but limited internal drive bays

Key specifications

• Host interface: PCIe 3.0 x16
• Output interface: Four M.2 (NVMe) slots
• Maximum aggregate bandwidth: up to 128 Gbit/s per card
• Power delivery: up to 14 W per M.2 drive (upgraded power supply)
• Cooling: large heatsink with active fan
• Compatibility: Intel VROC and AMD Ryzen Threadripper NVMe RAID support
• Dimensions: 202 mm (width) × 13 mm (depth) × 96 mm (height)

How to use

Install the card into an available PCIe 3.0 x16 slot on a compatible motherboard, secure it in the chassis, and mount up to four M.2 NVMe SSDs in the provided slots. Connect any required power headers if specified by your system documentation. Configure RAID options in your platform’s RAID utility (for example Intel VROC or the appropriate Threadripper NVMe RAID solution) if you need a RAID array; follow the motherboard or RAID software instructions to set up a bootable array if desired. Ensure the card’s fan is unobstructed and that the system chassis provides adequate airflow.

Usage recommendations

Use matching NVMe drives for best RAID results, confirm motherboard and CPU support for CPU-based RAID (VROC or Threadripper NVMe RAID) before purchase, and monitor drive temperatures during heavy workloads to ensure the card’s cooling is sufficient.