Ableconn ISAT-M2SR User Manual

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H/W RAID 2x M.2 NGFF SATA SSD to 2.5” 7mm SATA III SSD
1. Introduction
Best Solution and Place to Install Fast Speed 2x M.2 NGFF SATA SSD as standard
2.5 inch 7mm SATA III Drive with H/W RAID Big Drive, 2Drive or RAID 1 Features!
1.1. Features
o 6Gbps SATA III H/W RAID Controller
o Convert 2x M.2 NGFF SATA based SSD to standard 2.5” 7mm SATA drive
o Supports SATA I, SATA II, SATA III Host port
o Supports SATA hot plug and booting
o Supports 6Gbps, 3Gbps SATA based M.2 NGFF 80/60/42/30 mm SSD
o M.2 NGFF type 2280-D5-B B Key Socket on board
o Movable M.2 NGFF stand-off and multiple plated-holes supports type 2280, 2260,
2242 and 2230 SSD
o Supports dual-sided SSD module 1.5mm component height on the top and
bottom side
o Supports H/W RAID 0, RAID1, SPAN (Big Drive) and PM (2Drives) Modes
o Not support PM (2Drives) Mode if SATA I or no Port Multiplier compatible SATA
Host connection
o 22 pin SATA (Signals and Power) male connector on board
o 2x M.2 SSD ACT LED
o Transparent to the operating system, no driver required on Windows, Mac and
Linux
o Hardware Jumper and Windows & Mac software GUI configure RAID modes
o Provides Windows and Mac GUI to monitor RAID status
o Includes 7mm height 2.5 “ drive metal frame with 8 mounting holes and 4 HDD
screws
o Compatible with 2.5” SATA drive dimension : 100.45mm x 69.85mm x 7mm
o RAID1 can preserve the Content of Existing SSD to Mirror SSD for data safety of
Data Disk (OS Disk not support)
o Supports operating temperature range: +0 ~ +70 ºC
2. Hardware Installation & RAID Configuration
RAID 0 Mode and SPAN mode will erase the data or metadata in your existing drives
and cause User can’t utilize the data of existing drives that connected to this adapter.

Ableconn ISAT-M2SR Specifications

General

Product Name	Ableconn ISAT-M2SR
Category	Adapter
Form Factor (SSD)	M.2
Material	Aluminum
Drive Interface	M.2
Drive Size Supported	2242, 2260, 2280
Interface	SATA
Compatible Devices	M.2 SATA SSDs

Summary

Introduction

Product Features

RAID Controller and SSD Support

Details 6Gbps SATA III H/W RAID controller, SSD compatibility, hot plug, and host port support.

RAID Modes and Configuration

Explains supported RAID modes (0, 1, SPAN, PM), configuration via jumper or GUI, and RAID1 data preservation.

Physical Design and Connectivity

Covers SATA connector, M.2 LED, included metal frame, screws, and 2.5" drive dimension compatibility.

Operating System and Software Interface

Highlights OS transparency, driverless operation, and GUI for RAID status monitoring on Windows/Mac.

Hardware Installation and RAID Configuration

Jumper Configuration for RAID Setup

Guides on using J1 jumper pins 5-6 for hardware or software RAID configuration selection.

RAID Mode Selection via Jumper

Details RAID mode selection (R0, R1, SP, PM) using J1 jumper pins 1-2 and 3-4.

Installation Steps

Step-by-step instructions for installing M.2 SSDs, connecting SATA cable, and powering on the system.

LED Indication

SSD Active LED Status

Explains the meaning of ACT1 & ACT2 LED states: ON, Flash, Slowly Flash, and OFF.