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Veltrix PX-3196 Max Dual M.2 PCIe Switch Card

PCIe Cards & NVMe Enclosures · Veltrix · SKU PX3196-MAX · Released 2022 · Updated 2026-10-21

Key facts

Benchmark index5,360 (PCIe Cards & NVMe Enclosures scale)
Category rank#38,000
Street price$319
Power6 W
Performance per dollar16.80
Released2022

Specifications

BrandVeltrix
ModelVeltrix PX-3196 Max
TypeDual M.2 PCIe Switch Card
Host interfacePCIe 4.0 x8 with onboard PCIe switch (no bifurcation needed)
ThroughputUp to 14,000 MB/s aggregate
Drive supportM.2 NVMe 2230 / 2242 / 2260 / 2280
CoolingHeatsink + 40 mm fan
Bus powerSlot-powered
CompatibilityUEFI boot supported; check slot bifurcation

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