SilverStone FSM08B-MS Single 5.25in Drive Bay to PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD Enclosure

The SilverStone FSM08B-MS converts a single 5.25in drive bay into an eight-bay enclosure for PCIe NVMe M-Key M.2 SSDs, supporting SSDs up to 110mm long with tool-free installation. Featuring eight SlimSAS 4i connections supporting speeds up to 64Gbps, a large aluminium heatsink, dual 40mm fans and individual LED status indicators, the enclosure provides high-density storage expansion with reliable cooling for sustained workloads.

Features

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5.25" to 8-Bay M.2 SSD Internal Drive Enclosure

The Motherboard or Add-in Card Must Support Pcie Bifurcation to Split PCIe X16/X8 Slots Into 4x4 or 4x2

• Installs into a single 5.25" expansion bay and accommodates up to eight M.2 SSDs
• Supports PCIe NVMe (M-key) M.2 SSDs with 22mm width
• Supports M.2 SSD lengths of 30mm / 42mm / 60mm / 80mm / 110mm
• Tool-free M.2 SSD installation design for quick and easy installation and removal
• Features an oversized heatsink to effectively address the thermal challenges of high-speed M.2 SSDs
• Backplane features eight SlimSAS 4i (SFF-8654) interfaces, supporting PCIe 3.0/4.0 x4 with speeds up to 32/64Gbps
• Independent LED indicators for monitoring drive statuses
• Includes dual 40mm dual ball bearing fans to ensure stability and durability during long-term operation
• Supports hot-swap functionality (NVMe hot-swap support required on the motherboard or add-in card)

5.25" Expansion Bay Supporting Up to 8 M.2 NVMe SSDs

Installs into a single 5.25" drive bay to accommodate up to eight PCIe NVMe (M-key) M.2 SSDs, with full support for 30 / 42 / 60 / 80 / 110mm lengths and 22mm width—significantly increasing storage density and configuration flexibility.

8x SlimSAS 4i Backplane for High-Bandwidth PCIe Connectivity

Equipped with eight SlimSAS 4i (SFF-8654) connectors, the backplane supports PCIe 3.0 / 4.0 x4 per channel, delivering up to 32 / 64Gbps bandwidth for fast and stable data transfer.

Tool-Less M.2 SSD Installation for Quick Deployment and Maintenance

Features a tool-less M.2 SSD mounting design, allowing SSD installation and removal without additional tools—greatly improving system assembly speed and maintenance efficiency.

Large Heatsink with Dual 40mm Fans for Long-Term Stability

Integrates a large aluminium heatsink along with two 40mm dual ball-bearing fans to efficiently dissipate heat generated by high-speed M.2 SSDs, ensuring stable operation under sustained heavy workloads.