SilverStone has launched the FSM08-MS, a 5.25-inch drive bay enclosure that holds up to eight M.2 NVMe SSDs. The device is designed for users who need high-density storage in a standard optical drive bay.
Eight M.2 NVMe SSDs in a single 5.25-inch bay
The enclosure supports M.2 2230, 2242, 2260, 2280, and 22110 M-key PCIe NVMe SSDs. Its backplane provides eight SlimSAS 4i (SFF-8654) interfaces, each supporting PCIe Gen4 with 8 GB/s of bandwidth. Installation is tool-less. Cooling comes from a large aluminum heatsink and two 4020 dual-ball bearing fans. Power is supplied via two SATA 15-Pin connectors.
Specifications
- Form Factor: 5.25-inch drive bay
- M.2 SSD Support: 8x M.2 2230/2242/2260/2280/22110 M-key PCIe NVMe
- Interface: 8x SlimSAS 4i (SFF-8654), PCIe Gen4
- Bandwidth per SSD: 8 GB/s
- Cooling: Large aluminum heatsink + 2x 4020 dual-ball bearing fans
The FSM08-MS fits into a standard 5.25-inch drive bay, making it suitable for desktop PC builds that require additional M.2 storage without occupying PCIe slots. It competes with other multi-bay enclosures aimed at content creators and professionals who need fast, compact storage.
SilverStone has not disclosed pricing or availability for the FSM08-MS. The company has not confirmed a launch window for the product.
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