Are there any SSD DAS/NAS that can use M.2 or PCI-E units?

[sparkuss]

I couldn't get search on SSD+NAS or DAS so I had to start a thread.

I have seen some units that accept 2.5 SSD format but has anyone seen M.2 or PCI-E units?

Something that can use retail SSD, not proprietary manufacture/installed.

 

[dave_the_nerd]

Not consumer-level - not enough PCI-E channels in the low-end gear they build consumer NAS around (Atoms and whatnot.)

A "real" server will have the I/O channels and bays/slots, but costs a mint. And they aren't likely to use m.2, since they're designed to be rack-mounted and front-accessible. I know there's a PCI-E connection used for front-mounted 2.5" flash, but don't recall the acronym for it.

http://www.dell.com/learn/us/en/04/campaigns/poweredge-express-flash

What's your use case here? The only reason you need 50k+ IOPS on a network device is if you're serving a big ol' database to a gajillion clients. A household workload is going to be relatively low-impact.

 

[dave_the_nerd]

If you're willing to BYO, you could get a motherboard with dual m.2 ports, and add more with a PCI-E adapter.

https://pcpartpicker.com/products/motherboard/#f=8&E=2,4

https://www.amazon.com/SEDNA-HyoperDuo-acceleration-function-included/dp/B01EHTD0VK/

Although if DAS is an option, then one of those cards dropped into your existing rig is basically exactly what you need.

 

[sparkuss]

Use case just attached storage. Starting to see M.2 and PCI-E in larger capacities cheaper than 2.5 so was wondering if there were bays for them.

But if not separate storage in micro/Matx case may be option to follow.

 

[DaveSimmons]

>> Starting to see M.2 and PCI-E in larger capacities cheaper than 2.5

For 1 TB and higher? I haven't ever seen that with reputable brands, so are you comparing some bargain basement M.2 against a Samsung Pro 2.5?

 

[XavierMace]

Use case just attached storage. Starting to see M.2 and PCI-E in larger capacities cheaper than 2.5 so was wondering if there were bays for them.

But if not separate storage in micro/Matx case may be option to follow.

Where are you seeing this?