Consider adding another drive without needing to replace PCI lanes or rebuild the system.
Consider adding another drive without needing to replace PCI lanes or rebuild the system.
You haven't specified the card or drive yet. Could you clarify which card you're referring to and whether it has multiple slots? That way I can help identify the drive.
I didn't think it would make a difference. The drive appears in other intel systems, confirming both the drive and card function. The card is marked as 4x yet still uses the 8x connector which seems odd but isn't a big issue. I also believe the card is likely a low-cost item. Links: Expansion Card - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FU9JS94?psc...ct_details SSD - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07P22T3VD?psc...ct_details
I also inquired about the card previously, but that’s not important now. This page lists several SSD models, yet your unit is the A400 which uses a SATA interface. Therefore it won’t function with a basic PCIe “holder” card—it would require a controller built into the card itself (if available). Your type works perfectly, but only supports PCIe or NVMe drives.