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Altrix PX-2851 Max Dual M.2 PCIe Switch Card

PCIe Cards & NVMe Enclosures · Altrix · SKU PX2851-MAX · Released 2023 · Updated 2026-10-24

Key facts

Benchmark index5,403 (PCIe Cards & NVMe Enclosures scale)
Category rank#31,252
Street price$339
Power6 W
Performance per dollar15.94
Released2023

Specifications

BrandAltrix
ModelAltrix PX-2851 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
CoolingPassive heatsink
Bus powerSlot-powered
CompatibilityUEFI boot supported; check slot bifurcation

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