QNAP Dual M.2 22110/2280 PCIe Gen2 x4 NVMe SSD Expansion Card

The QNAP QM2-2P-244A is a PCIe Gen2 x4 expansion card that lets you add two NVMe solid-state drives to a compatible QNAP NAS without giving up any of its 3.5-inch bays. By inserting the card into an open PCIe slot, you create a high-speed storage layer that can be assigned to SSD caching or QNAP’s Qtier auto-tiering, depending on the NAS model you use.

Each socket accepts either 2280 or 22110 length M.2 modules, giving you flexibility to choose drives that match your capacity and endurance needs. The PCIe 2.0 x4 interface delivers up to 16 Gbps of bandwidth, so the SSDs can serve hot data quickly whether you are accelerating file services, virtual machines, or media production workflows.

Thermal management is handled on the card itself. A low-profile heatsink and a small, quiet fan draw heat away from the drives, while onboard temperature sensors feed real-time data to QTS. Status LEDs sit at the edge of the card, making it easy to confirm drive presence and activity at a glance.

Installation is straightforward in both tower and rackmount systems. The package includes full-height and low-profile brackets, and you only need a screwdriver to secure the drives. Once installed, QTS recognizes the card immediately, allowing you to set up an SSD cache or tiered storage pool in just a few clicks.

For small offices that share large design files, studios that edit 4K footage directly from the NAS, or home labs that run multiple virtual machines, the QM2-2P-244A provides a practical path to faster performance without sacrificing bulk storage capacity.

Highlights:

• PCIe Gen2 x4 interface supplies up to 16 Gbps aggregate throughput
• Two NVMe SSD slots accept M.2 22110 or 2280 modules (M-key)
• Supports QNAP SSD caching and Qtier auto-tiering for faster data access
• Onboard sensors and LEDs provide real-time temperature and status feedback
• Integrated heatsink and fan maintain steady performance by controlling heat
• Includes both full-height and low-profile brackets for broad NAS compatibility
• Expands storage performance without occupying any 3.5-inch drive bays